Coaching Carousel Heating Up: Vance Joseph Drawing Interest, Davis Webb Rising Fast
As the NFL coaching cycle starts to simmer, Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is a name gaining serious traction-especially in connection with the Raiders. According to league insiders, Joseph is being talked about as a strong candidate if Las Vegas decides to make another coaching change after the season. And the buzz isn’t just smoke-Joseph’s name is circulating with real momentum.
What’s particularly interesting is the potential ripple effect. If Joseph lands a head coaching gig, keep an eye on Broncos quarterbacks coach Davis Webb.
There’s growing belief that Webb could follow Joseph as an offensive coordinator. Around the league, Webb is viewed as a fast-rising mind-someone who’s made a strong impression in a short amount of time.
His background as a former quarterback gives him a unique lens on offensive development, and his work with Denver’s QB room hasn’t gone unnoticed.
The Raiders, meanwhile, continue to evaluate their options. Whether or not they pull the trigger on another coaching change remains to be seen, but Joseph’s defensive pedigree and leadership experience make him a compelling option for a team looking for a reset.
Kelce Gets Candid as Chiefs Face Harsh Reality
There’s no sugarcoating it-this season hasn’t gone the way the Kansas City Chiefs expected. And no one’s feeling that more than Travis Kelce.
“You put in all this f-ing work and hope that it pays off,” Kelce said, laying bare the frustration that’s been building. “And right now, it’s just for whatever f-ing reason, man, it’s little things.
I feel like I’ve always had the answers in years past. And this year, I just can’t find them.”
For a player who’s been the heartbeat of Kansas City’s offense for the better part of a decade, this season’s struggles are clearly hitting hard. Kelce has always been known for his passion and leadership, but this year, even his usual formula-grinding through the week, trusting the process, executing the game plan-hasn’t been enough to fix what’s broken.
Patrick Mahomes, who’s built a Hall of Fame-level connection with Kelce, knows the clock might be ticking on their time together.
“Every season I’ve had with him these last few years, I try to cherish,” Mahomes said. “He got himself in great shape this year and he’s played great football. He’ll have the option to do whatever he wants to do after this season, but I know one thing: He’ll give everything he has for the rest of this season to try to give us a chance to make a playoff run.”
The Chiefs’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread, and Kelce knows it. But don’t expect him to check out early.
“If there’s a game to be played, I’m going to f-ing make it the most important game in the world,” Kelce said. “But obviously looking at the playoffs, this is a tough reality to be in, especially with how we’ve always found a way in years past. So, it’s a s-ty f-ing feeling, especially dropping the f-ing ball late in the game like that when we were on our last f-ing chance to make something shake.”
It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s exactly the kind of response you expect from a competitor like Kelce-one who’s built his career on showing up when it matters most. Whether this is his final ride or not, he’s making it clear: he’s going to leave it all on the field.
Raiders Monitoring Coaching Market, Carroll Praises Pickett
As the Raiders weigh their next move, Vance Joseph remains firmly on their radar. The veteran defensive coordinator has been mentioned as a top candidate should Las Vegas decide to make a change, and his name continues to carry weight as the coaching carousel picks up speed.
Meanwhile, Raiders head coach Pete Carroll offered a vote of confidence in quarterback Kenny Pickett, who’s been showing signs of growth.
“I love the way he prepares in practices,” Carroll said. “He looked very good in the game the other night.
Escaped a little bit, got a little running in. If he gets the chance to go, that’s a good lead-in for it.”
Pickett’s development remains a key storyline for the Raiders, especially as they evaluate the future of the quarterback position. If he continues to progress, it could shape how the team approaches the offseason-both in terms of roster construction and coaching decisions.
As the season winds down, the Raiders are clearly keeping their options open. And with names like Joseph and Webb rising in the coaching ranks, the next few months could bring big changes in Vegas.