After Thursday’s news that Denver Broncos quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Davis Webb removed his name from consideration for the Las Vegas Raiders’ head coach opening, it’s never been clearer that the Raiders’ top choice is Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. But what’s Las Vegas’ backup plan if it can’t land Kubiak? According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, it’s the Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero.
“Eyes on Klint Kubiak for the Raiders job, but Panthers
DC Ejiro Evero is still in the mix there. Some candidates have been eliminated, but he has not,” Fowler posted on X. “He conveyed a detailed QB/offensive plan in an in-person meeting with the Raiders. Raiders regime and Evero have Denver ties.”
Evero had an in-person interview with the Raiders after the Panthers’ playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He’s been the defensive coordinator in Carolina for three seasons, previously serving in the same role in Denver during the 2022 campaign.
Meanwhile, Kubiak is scheduled to meet with the Raiders on Saturday for a second interview. But the Silver and Black will have competition as he’ll also be speaking with the Arizona Cardinals, too.
In Other Raiders’ Links:
- Senior Bowl Day 3 observations: In NFL draft news, see who stood out during the final practice in Mobile on Thursday.
- Hear from Boise State offensive lineman Kage Casey: Ashton Jeanty’s college teammate spoke about playing with the running back and his journey to the NFL.
- The Athletic’s mock draft: To no surprise, Fernando Mendoza heads to Las Vegas, but see how they had the rest of the first round shake out to gauge who might be available in the second round.
- Are players okay with Tom Brady’s role?: “The question The Athletic posed to players across the league: Should Brady be allowed to, essentially, run football operations in Vegas while also serving as the analyst for Fox Sports’ No. 1 booth? That’s in light of the fact that Brady’s role as a broadcaster could give him behind-the-curtain insight into other franchises’ operations.”
