The Raiders’ head coaching search is heating up, and while there’s no final decision yet, two names are starting to generate serious buzz: Klint Kubiak and Davis Webb.
Let’s start with Kubiak. The Seahawks offensive coordinator has been linked to the Raiders for a while now, and this past weekend may have helped his stock even more.
With speculation swirling about whether he could bring enough innovation to the table, Kubiak answered the call in a big way on Saturday. Seattle dropped 41 points on a San Francisco defense that, while banged up, still isn’t the kind of unit you hang a crooked number on by accident.
The spotlight was on Kubiak heading into that game. There were questions about how he’d scheme around quarterback Sam Darnold’s limitations-especially if Darnold wasn’t 100%.
Observers wanted to see more than just the standard playbook. They wanted creativity, protection schemes that gave Darnold time, and a run game that could take pressure off the passing attack.
And to Kubiak’s credit, the Seahawks offense delivered.
That kind of performance doesn’t go unnoticed-especially when you’re a candidate for a head coaching job in a place like Las Vegas, where offensive firepower has been lacking in recent years. Kubiak’s ability to adapt, to scheme up mismatches, and to keep a defense guessing is exactly what the Raiders could use.
But he’s not the only one drawing attention.
Davis Webb, the Broncos’ quarterbacks coach, is quickly becoming one of the most intriguing names in the coaching carousel. At just 30 years old, Webb might not have the resume of a seasoned coordinator, but what he lacks in experience, he makes up for in football IQ and presence. Those inside the league circles have been high on him for a while, and it’s clear he’s made an impression in Denver.
Webb’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. After transitioning from a backup quarterback role, he landed in Denver and immediately caught the eye of head coach Sean Payton.
In fact, during the hiring process, Payton reportedly interviewed a number of candidates for the quarterbacks coach position-but it was Webb who blew him away. So much so, Payton hired him on the spot.
Since then, Webb hasn’t just been a position coach-he’s played a pivotal role in shaping the Broncos’ passing game. He was instrumental in the development of Bo Nix last season, and his responsibilities only grew.
He earned a promotion to passing game coordinator and even got a shot at calling plays during the preseason. And by all accounts, he excelled.
That kind of trust from a veteran coach like Payton says a lot. So does the fact that multiple teams reportedly tried to poach Webb this past offseason. He’s not just a hot name-he’s a coach with momentum, and that matters when you’re trying to turn around a franchise.
Of course, hiring someone like Webb would be a gamble. He’s never been a coordinator, let alone a head coach.
But the upside? It’s massive.
He connects with players, commands a room, and has a deep understanding of the game. For a Raiders team looking to build something sustainable, that kind of leadership could be a game-changer.
So, while we might still be a week or two away from a final decision, the picture is starting to take shape. Klint Kubiak has shown he can design and execute a dynamic offense. Davis Webb, meanwhile, is the rising star with the kind of upside that could define a new era in Las Vegas.
The Raiders have a big decision to make-and they’ve got two very different, but very compelling, options on the table.