The Raiders are wasting no time in their search for a new offensive mind, and this weekend’s slate of interviews shows they’re casting a wide net - with a clear eye on some of the NFL’s most intriguing young play-callers.
Las Vegas is set to meet with several candidates over the weekend, including a pair of assistants whose teams are still alive in the playoffs. According to reports, the Raiders plan to sit down with Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady and 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak on Sunday, just hours after their respective teams take the field in the Divisional Round.
Both Brady and Kubiak are part of coaching staffs known for their offensive creativity, and both have seen their stock rise this season. Brady, who stepped into the OC role in Buffalo midseason last year, has helped stabilize a Bills offense that had been searching for rhythm.
His work with Josh Allen has drawn attention across the league - and not just from the Raiders. He’s also scheduled to interview with the Ravens and Falcons this weekend.
Kubiak, meanwhile, has been part of the 49ers’ offensive machine - a unit that continues to operate like a well-oiled juggernaut. While head coach Kyle Shanahan still calls plays, Kubiak’s role in developing game plans and working with the quarterbacks has made him a name to watch.
His growing reputation hasn’t gone unnoticed: the Steelers have also requested an interview with him. And it’s not just Klay making waves this cycle - his brother, Klint Kubiak, currently the Seahawks’ offensive coordinator, has drawn interest from multiple teams as well.
Before those Sunday interviews, the Raiders will turn their attention to the Rams’ coaching tree. They’re scheduled to meet Saturday with pass game coordinator Mike LaFleur and quarterbacks coach Nate Scheelhaase. Both are part of Sean McVay’s ever-expanding coaching lineage, which has produced a number of successful head coaches and coordinators in recent years.
LaFleur, who previously served as offensive coordinator with the Jets, has bounced back with a strong season in L.A., helping guide a Rams offense that exceeded expectations despite a youth movement at several key positions. Scheelhaase, meanwhile, has been instrumental in the development of young quarterbacks and has earned praise for his work behind the scenes.
Under league rules, coaches currently employed by playoff teams can only conduct virtual interviews until their teams are eliminated or until after the Divisional Round. That means Sunday’s meetings with Brady and Kubiak will likely be remote, but they’re still a critical step in the Raiders’ evaluation process.
With a busy weekend ahead, expect the Raiders’ front office to begin narrowing down its list of candidates soon after. The team is clearly doing its homework, and with several intriguing options in the mix, the next offensive coordinator in Vegas could come from one of the league’s most dynamic coaching pipelines.