The Las Vegas Raiders are making a serious push to land Klint Kubiak as their next head coach-and the finish line might not be far off.
Kubiak, currently the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, just wrapped up a second interview with the Raiders on Saturday. According to multiple reports, the meeting went well, and now Kubiak is taking the weekend to weigh his options. After his sit-down with Las Vegas, Kubiak met with the Arizona Cardinals, who are also firmly in the mix for his services.
The timeline here is worth watching. While Kubiak can’t officially sign on with a new team until after the Super Bowl, that doesn’t stop teams and candidates from reaching a verbal agreement ahead of time. So while nothing is on paper yet, we could be looking at a decision as soon as Monday.
The Raiders have been aggressive in their pursuit, and all signs point to them being in the driver’s seat. League insiders suggest that if Kubiak does decide to leave Seattle, the Raiders job is the one he’s leaning toward. That said, no decision has been finalized, and a return to the Seahawks-while unlikely-isn’t entirely off the table.
Still, based on everything we’re hearing, this feels like a two-team race between Las Vegas and Arizona, with Seattle fading in the rearview mirror. The Raiders are clearly positioning themselves as the top landing spot, and unless something unexpected happens, they might just get their guy.
Kubiak brings a strong offensive pedigree, and his work with the Seahawks this past season has turned heads across the league. He’s known for his ability to develop quarterbacks and build balanced, efficient offenses-something the Raiders have been craving. If Las Vegas can lock him in, it could mark a pivotal moment in their rebuild.
Now, it’s a waiting game. Kubiak is taking the weekend to think things through. The ball’s in his court-and the Raiders are hoping he brings it to Vegas.