The Seattle Seahawks are two wins away from hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, and while a talented roster has powered their 2025 run, the coaching staff deserves plenty of credit too. One name drawing serious attention right now is offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak - and not just for what he’s done in Seattle, but for what he might do next.
Kubiak is reportedly on the radar of the Las Vegas Raiders, who are in the market for a new head coach. The interest makes sense.
Kubiak has helped unlock Seattle’s offense this season, showing creativity in play design and poise in game management. His ability to develop quarterbacks and build a balanced attack hasn't gone unnoticed - especially by a franchise like Vegas that’s looking to reset with a new identity.
Here’s where things get interesting: Tom Brady, part-owner of the Raiders, is also part of the broadcast crew covering the upcoming NFC Championship Game between the Seahawks and Rams. That means Brady will have a front-row seat to Kubiak’s offense - while simultaneously helping to make the decision on who becomes the next head coach in Vegas, alongside new general manager John Spytek.
It’s a unique situation, no doubt. A team owner evaluating a potential hire in real time while serving as a national broadcaster?
That’s not something you see every day. But setting aside the optics, the key question is this: Is Kubiak ready to lead an NFL team, and is Vegas the right fit?
There’s a lot to consider. The Raiders are expected to take a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick - most likely Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza - which would pair a rookie signal-caller with a first-time head coach.
That’s a big ask, especially for a team coming off a 3-14 season. The roster has holes, and even with a promising young QB, the rebuild won’t happen overnight.
That puts pressure on whoever takes the job, and if it’s Kubiak, he’ll need time to implement his system and develop talent. Whether Brady and the Raiders ownership group are willing to be patient is another story.
There’s also the Seattle connection to consider. Raiders fans just watched former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll spend a single season in Vegas before moving on.
If Kubiak were to follow, some might see it as Vegas simply trying to recreate Seattle’s success by importing its personnel. Fair or not, those optics could shape fan expectations.
But make no mistake - Kubiak has earned his spot in the head coaching conversation. He’s helped guide the Seahawks to the NFC title game with a balanced offense that’s both efficient and explosive. If Vegas is serious about building something long-term, Kubiak’s ability to develop quarterbacks and adapt his scheme could be exactly what they need.
And thanks to the upcoming broadcast, Brady will get a unique look at how Kubiak handles the biggest stage of his career so far. Whether that glimpse turns into a job offer remains to be seen - but one thing’s clear: Klint Kubiak is a name to watch this offseason.