The Las Vegas Raiders are still on the search for a head coach. After an extensive interview process, it seems to be coming down to the wire and could be decided by next week. They interviewed Brian Daboll on Saturday and plan to conduct two more interviews next week.
The two coaches scheduled for second interviews are coaching this week. Davis Webb, who is a young quarterback coach for the Broncos, and Klint Kubiak, the OC for the Seattle Seahawks. Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday that these two are the Raiders’
focus.
The Raiders have at least two, potentially three, candidates whose teams will play Sunday. Sources say they are looking into scheduling another interview with Broncos offensive passing game coordinator Davis Webb, who is considered a strong candidate. Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph have interest, as well. Webb has not yet been a coordinator, but his experience as an NFL QB, along with his leadership abilities, make him an attractive candidate. The belief is Las Vegas is looking for a younger, offensive coach, and Kubiak — a top coordinator — and Webb fit that bill. Kubiak was also a strong candidate for the Falcons’ vacancy before they hired former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski. Kubiak, Joseph and Webb have completed virtual interviews with Las Vegas.
Webb will be a gamble, having called only one play in the preseason. His being a former quarterback with a quick rise in the league is a sell for the Raiders franchise. Kubiak is someone minority owner Tom Brady has watched a ton calling games for Fox. He will be in Seattle again this weekend when they face the Rams. Next week everything will start to pick up.
In other Raiders links:
- TDL Draft Show Senior Bowl Preview: Check out the new breakdown from the Tape Don’t Lie crew, getting you ready for the Senior Bowl.
- Should the Raiders use FA to build around Mendoza?: Matt Holder answers fans’ questions in this week’s mailbag.
- Raiders head coaching search: The Raiders interviewed former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll on Saturday for the vacant position.
