Klint Kubiak Has One Job Right Now - And It’s Not in Las Vegas
In the NFL, there’s always been a strange little wrinkle when it comes to coaching transitions. A coach can be hired by one team while still deep in the playoff hunt with another.
It’s not uncommon, but it’s still a bit jarring - especially when that coach is preparing for the Super Bowl. That’s exactly where Klint Kubiak finds himself right now: dialing up plays for the Seattle Seahawks while already lined up to become the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
It’s a balancing act that might seem complicated from the outside, but for Kubiak, the focus is crystal clear. Despite the looming move to Vegas, he’s locked in on the task at hand - getting the Seahawks ready to face the New England Patriots on football’s biggest stage.
And make no mistake: this is the biggest game of Kubiak’s career.
Kubiak’s Mind Is in the Right Place - Seattle
Kubiak has been around the game long enough to understand what this moment means. He’s not just some up-and-comer looking ahead to his next gig. He’s a coach who’s earned this shot at a Super Bowl, and he’s treating it with the seriousness it demands.
When asked during Super Bowl media night about the challenge of juggling his future role with the Raiders and his current one with the Seahawks, Kubiak didn’t flinch.
“I’m all in on the Seahawks. I’m all in on this game,” he said.
“I'm just focusing on playing this game and coaching this game. Been working my whole life to get to coach in this game, and that's where our focus is.”
That’s the kind of response you want to hear if you’re part of Seahawks Nation. No hedging.
No distractions. Just a coach who knows the magnitude of the moment and isn’t letting anything pull him away from it.
What’s Waiting in Vegas Can Wait
Yes, the Raiders job is waiting. And yes, it’s a big one.
Las Vegas has cycled through coaches in recent years, trying to find someone who can stabilize the franchise and compete in a brutal AFC West. If Kubiak is indeed the guy, he’ll be walking into a division that features three teams projected to be anywhere from good to downright dangerous next season.
There’s also the quarterback question. If the Raiders do go ahead and draft Fernando Mendoza out of Indiana - and that’s the buzz right now - Kubiak might have a promising young passer to build around. But that’s all future talk.
Right now, Kubiak’s quarterback isn’t a rookie prospect. It’s Sam Darnold, and the mission is simple: get Darnold ready to play the best football of his life.
Build a game plan that can beat the Patriots. And bring another Lombardi Trophy back to Seattle.
A Chance to Rewrite History
For Seahawks fans, this game carries emotional weight. The last time Seattle was on this stage, they were one yard away from back-to-back titles - and we all know what happened next.
That infamous goal-line interception in Super Bowl XLIX still lingers in the minds of The 12s. It’s the kind of moment that sticks with a franchise.
But this team? This team might be better.
And Kubiak’s offense has been a big part of that. His ability to maximize Darnold’s strengths, create mismatches, and keep defenses guessing has helped push Seattle back into championship contention.
There’s no room for distraction now. No time to think about what’s next.
Kubiak knows that, and his players know it too. He’s not trying to leave Seattle with unfinished business.
He’s trying to finish the job - and finish it with a ring.
Locked In, Zero Distractions
Coaching in the Super Bowl is a career-defining moment. For Kubiak, it’s also a transition point.
But if you’re worried about where his head is, don’t be. He’s made it clear: the only thing that matters this week is beating the Patriots.
Las Vegas can wait. Right now, Klint Kubiak is all Seahawks.