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Broncos QB Coach/Passing Game Coordinator Davis Webb (Interviewed 1/26) - Withdrawn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

[WNYRAIDER]

I'm shocked the Pats didn't come out with 6 offensive linemen every snap to start the second half. It takes a receiver out of the pattern but my goodness, do something

...seems like I remember that same refusal to adjust from something that is obviously not working from that oc......

[raidersince63]

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[Grumpy13]

Raiders.com reporting a 5 year deal.

[RaiderandBulldog]

[Xramfan]

[Smucky]

I just felt a thrill going up my leg.

[islandboy]

I just felt a thrill going up my leg.

I think they have ointments for that.

[Raidernation1979]

Pictures of them getting to the facility

https://www.raiders.com/photos/photos-l ... ives-at-hq

[Dr Death]

This is great. I'm trying hard to stay calm and not drink the Koolaid. I'm sure it will work this time...I think. I will get all giddy when we actually become a real team again. I have to admit though............... this is f[raiders_icon]cking great!

[ALLRAIDERWORLD21]

I posted before a Chase Daniels analysis of the TD indicating the same strategy Kubiak used to bait the Pats D into thinking it was an outside Zone run. Here is an endzone perspective of the same play—watch the whole video

[chucker]

I'm just hoping the kid in the white hoodie isn't the new oline coach.

[Willmark]

I'm just hoping the kid in the white hoodie isn't the new oline coach.

Couldn't do worse than Brennan Carroll.

[Raidernation1979]

The offensive philosophy of Kubiak calling plays is a massive shift from what we have seen for years. This is not about play design per se, it is about structure and exploiting the weaknesses of the Defense. Not so much of the Offense getting it right, as it is making sure the opponents Defense gets it wrong.

Kubiak thrives on mismatches. He attacks defensive scheme, not individual defenders. That is a huge difference from McDaniels, who needed everything to be perfect and QB driven; didn't hurt that he had Brady to do the heavy lifting. Kubiak assumes things will break and builds the offense so it still functions when things go south of cheese.

Running base 12 personnel with Bowers and Mayer should be the foundation. That forces defenses into bad choices every snap. Go base and Bowers eats linebackers for breakfast. Go nickel and Jeanty runs rampant. Double team Bowers? He might still get open and you still have to content with Mayer. The WRs don't need to be a "WR1" because there is going to be a lot to manage year 1 in the Offense. Plus cost, plus (likely) drama? If we lucked into one sure, by all means. But we also don't know what we have with Besh or Thornton.

The closest historical comparison is the 2011 Patriots, as much as I hate to say it. That offense was not built around wide receivers. It was built around tight ends, mismatches, and forcing defenses to be wrong. Not the same talent level, but the same idea. Kubiak is a smart guy, but also smart enough to use the pieces he has, not the one's he wishes he had.

Would be great to have a all-world WR sure, but that hasn't traditionally worked well for us in FA. Add to this Mendoza year 1. He's talented but not experienced. Its going to take time before he can fully utilize all the pieces in the Offense.

Great write up. Now if you want to have fun reading there is one seahawk fan in particular who thinks this is Macdonalds offense and Kubiak was just running it. Hes sure that they will be even better and that Kubiak was holding them back.

https://www.seahawks.net/threads/thank- ... rs.210274/

[NewEraX25]

Kinda surprised Brady or Mark wasn't in any of the photos.

[LayneStaley]

Kinda surprised Brady or Mark wasn't in any of the photos.

I’m glad Mark wasn’t. He ruins all the pics he’s in.