Raiders Head Coaching Search

[JRaider17]

Figured having all the confirmed Head Coach candidates in one central place would be helpful. This post will continuously be updated.

First Round of Interviews
Broncos QB Coach/Passing Game Coordinator Davis Webb (Interviewed 1/7)
Chiefs OC Matt Nagy (Interviewed 1/8)
Broncos DC Vance Joseph (Interviewed1/8)
Former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski (Interviewed 1/8)
Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak (Interviewed 1/9)
Panthers DC Ejiro Evero (1st Interviewed 1/14)
Chargers DC Jesse Minter (Interviewed 1/14)
Packers DC Jeff Hafley (Interviewed 1/15)
Rams Passing Game Specialist Nate Scheelhaase (Interviewed 1/16)
Rams OC Mike LaFleur (Interviewed 1/16)
Rams DC Chris Shula (Interviewed 1/16)
Bills OC Joe Brady )Interviewed 1/18)
49ers OC Klay Kubiak (Interviewed 1/18)
Former Miami HC Mike McDaniel (Interviewed 1/19 in person)
Former Giants HC Brian Daboll (Interviewed 1/24)

Second Interviews
Panthers DC Ejiro Evero (Interviewed 1/20 in person)
Chargers DC Jesse Minter (Interviewed 1/20 in person)
Bills OC Joe Brady (Interviewed 1/26)
Broncos QB Coach/Passing Game Coordinator Davis Webb (Interviewed 1/26) - Withdrawn
Former Giants HC Brian Daboll (Interviewed 1/27)
Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak (Interviewed 1/31)


Other HC Openings
Giants - John Harbaugh
Falcons - Kevin Stefanski
Dolphins - Jeff Hafley
Titans - Robert Saleh
Cardinals - Mike LaFleur
Browns - Todd Monken
Ravens - Jesse Minter
Steelers - Mike McCarthy
Bills - Joe Brady

Other Coordinators
Chargers - Mike McDaniel
Titans - Brian Daboll

[Attyla]

Not if he’s second choice and first choice hasn’t decided between us or the Bills, or some similar scenario.

Would he wait around for sloppy seconds?

[RI RAIDER]

I have a vision….

Head Coach: Davis Webb

Offensive Coordinator: Brian Daboll

Offensive line: Carmen Bricillo

Defensive Coordinator: Jim Leonhard


Webb has connections with Daboll and Leonhard, Daboll has a connection with Bricillo.

Have Daboll calling offence, while Webb learns and gets to grips with being HC. Daboll will end up with a HC gig quick if Mendoza pans out. Webb to then take over calling plays.

I like your vision. I have been clamoring for us to get back Bricillo for a long time. He had mostly the same shit at OL to work with and had them playing lightyears better as a group. I think Webb is a AL Davis type pick (young and signing them before they explode on the scene). Webb is already mentioned as one of the best coach candidates under 35 by a couple of publications. Former QB who can grow with Mendoza. Daboll has had success as both a coordinator and HC. I know some don't like him, but I like how he is not hell bent on his own philosophy and he dictates his offenses and philosophy based on the strengths of his players.

[BoKnows81]

I would take the 'unknown' of Webb, Kubiak or Shula over the 'known' goofball that is Mike McDaniel any day of the week. You may think you like his awkwardness but that shit will grow old real quick. He is not head coach material. And save it with the Tua argument. The only time Tua looked like a halfway decent QB was when Tyreek was on the field. He was a dink n dunk specialist without Hill. The Dolphins team progressively got softer after 2023 and McDaniel never won a playoff game during his tenure. It would be a disaster of a hire.

[RaiderFan1]

I would take the 'unknown' of Webb, Kubiak or Shula over the 'known' goofball that is Mike McDaniel any day of the week. You may think you like his awkwardness but that shit will grow old real quick. He is not head coach material. And save it with the Tua argument. The only time Tua looked like a halfway decent QB was when Tyreek was on the field. He was a dink n dunk specialist without Hill. The Dolphins team progressively got softer after 2023 and McDaniel never won a playoff game during his tenure. It would be a disaster of a hire.

Schefter and newsweek say the bills and raiders are both battling it out for their choice of Davis Webb as head coach. Could be misdirection, but either way it looks like we should either get Webb or Kubiak.

[chucker]

He's a QB Whisperer... after working with all of 2 QBs. Wilson and Nix. Guess we'll see what he's made of Stidham tomorrow.

Webb is inexperienced but has worked with more QBs than his coaching record would suggest. He was credited with being a QB coach while playing backup QB.

He worked with Daniel Jones in the one year that Jones played well, and that was the year Jones got himself paid. He worked with Josh Allen in his ascendance to one of the best in the game from a talented but scattergun QB. Webb did advance scouting for the Giants on upcoming opponents. He was prepping to be a coach long before he was a coach, because his playing career wasn't gonna happen.

[Attyla]

Schefter and newsweek say the bills and raiders are both battling it out for their choice of Davis Webb as head coach. Could be misdirection, but either way it looks like we should either get Webb or Kubiak.

Webb to the Bills does make some sense. Connection and all, but I think they will want a guy who is more "win now" than Webb since he will be on a steeper learning curve. Just my opinion, but my gut still says we are Webb's destination

[Dr Death]

I would take the 'unknown' of Webb, Kubiak or Shula over the 'known' goofball that is Mike McDaniel any day of the week. You may think you like his awkwardness but that shit will grow old real quick. He is not head coach material. And save it with the Tua argument. The only time Tua looked like a halfway decent QB was when Tyreek was on the field. He was a dink n dunk specialist without Hill. The Dolphins team progressively got softer after 2023 and McDaniel never won a playoff game during his tenure. It would be a disaster of a hire.

Agreed. I'm tired of failing with "proven" coaches.

[GoodTimeCharlie]

Webb and Kubiak are both from Texas. Played HS ball in Texas. Webb played college ball in Texas and Cali. Kubiak played in Colorado. Webb had a pro career at all 3 New York teams. Nada for Kubiak.

Buffalo at 8pm last night was 15 degrees, and Las Vegas 48.

Age of Buffalo’s stadium, 53 years old. Vegas, 6 years old.

The choice is obvious between the two. Unless you like freezing your balls off and working at a dogshit tired-ass stadium.

[RaiderFan1]

Webb to the Bills does make some sense. Connection and all, but I think they will want a guy who is more "win now" than Webb since he will be on a steeper learning curve. Just my opinion, but my gut still says we are Webb's destination

since the Bills wont be able to interview coaches from the winning teams of todays games during the 2 weeks leading up to the superbowl, and the raiders can, i wonder if bills are leaking to misdirect the Raiders to strike first on Webb when they really want someone else.

And since it appears Its Webb and Kubiak that are in contention, do any of you know anything about Kubiaks demeanor, personality, leadership traits ? Is he loud, quiet, introvert, extrovert. I know nothing about him accept hes had two average years calling plays, and one great year calling plays

[Trainnvain]

Webb and Kubiak are both from Texas. Played HS ball in Texas. Webb played college ball in Texas and Cali. Kubiak played in Colorado. Webb had a pro career at all 3 New York teams. Nada for Kubiak.

Buffalo at 8pm last night was 15 degrees, and Las Vegas 48.

Age of Buffalo’s stadium, 53 years old. Vegas, 6 years old.

The choice is obvious between the two. Unless you like freezing your balls off and working at a dogshit tired-ass stadium.

In fairness to Buffalo, they are building a new stadium as we speak, set to open next year I believe.

[Attyla]

since the Bills wont be able to interview coaches from the winning teams of todays games during the 2 weeks leading up to the superbowl, and the raiders can, i wonder if bills are leaking to misdirect the Raiders to strike first on Webb when they really want someone else.

And since it appears Its Webb and Kubiak that are in contention, do any of you know anything about Kubiaks demeanor, personality, leadership traits ? Is he loud, quiet, introvert, extrovert. I know nothing about him accept hes had two average years calling plays, and one great year calling plays

Dunno about any misdirection. I assume teams are doing their due diligence while they can to get their guy despite what others are doing. Kubiak from what I have seen is not loud but it is hard to tell if he is an introvert or extrovert. That does not come out in press conferences.

[chucker]

Kubiak is a more level personality. He's not a fiery emotional coach. There have been some concerns from some people about whether he's really more of a strategist and playcaller, to the detriment of his abilities as a potential head coach. There have been Seattle players who have spoken out about him as a great leader though.

[chucker]

Webb and Kubiak are both from Texas. Played HS ball in Texas. Webb played college ball in Texas and Cali. Kubiak played in Colorado. Webb had a pro career at all 3 New York teams. Nada for Kubiak.

Buffalo at 8pm last night was 15 degrees, and Las Vegas 48.

Age of Buffalo’s stadium, 53 years old. Vegas, 6 years old.

The choice is obvious between the two. Unless you like freezing your balls off and working at a dogshit tired-ass stadium.

Buffalo's new stadium is expected to be ready for the 2026 season. It will still be cold though.

[Attyla]

Buffalo's new stadium is expected to be ready for the 2026 season. It will still be cold though.

yea, from what I have seen the new digs are sweet but it is still an outdoor stadiium

[RI RAIDER]

If Josh wants Webb (former teammates), he will make sure the Bills get him.