Raiders’ Search for a New Head Coach Intensifies

Another offseason usually means another head coaching search for the Oakland Raiders. This year, the team made a surprising move by firing Pete Carroll after just one season with the organization. The Raiders finished the 2023 season with a dismal 3-14 record, tying them for the worst in the NFL. However, their performance seemed even worse than their record indicated, leaving fans and analysts questioning what went wrong.

The Raiders are not alone in their search for a new head coach. As many as ten teams across the league were actively looking for new leadership this cycle. With so many openings, the competition for top candidates is fierce, and the Raiders are determined to find the right fit for their program.

NFL Head Coach Job Openings

Here’s a quick overview of some of the recent changes in the NFL:

• Bills – Promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach
• Browns – Hired Todd Monken as head coach
• Cardinals – Still searching for a new head coach
• Dolphins – Hired Jeff Hafley as head coach
• Falcons – Hired Kevin Stefanski as head coach
• Giants – Hired John Harbaugh as head coach
• Raiders – Searching for a new head coach
• Ravens – Hired Jesse Minter as head coach
• Steelers – Hired Mike McCarthy as head coach
• Titans – Hired Robert Saleh as head coach

With so many opportunities available, the Raiders have a wide pool of potential candidates to consider.

Raiders Head Coach Interviews

The Raiders have been busy setting up interviews with a variety of candidates. So far, they have either lined up or held virtual interviews with 14 different individuals. Here’s a breakdown of the interviews:

In-Person Interviews Held:

• Former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel – Hired as Chargers OC
• Panthers DC Ejiro Evero
• Chargers DC Jesse Minter – Hired as Ravens head coach
• Former Giants head coach Brian Daboll – Takes OC job with Titans
• Bills OC Joe Brady – Hired as Bills head coach
• Broncos QBC Davis Webb

Virtual Interviews Held:

• Broncos DC Vance Joseph
• Broncos QBC Davis Webb
• Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak
• Former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski – Hired as Falcons head coach
• Chiefs OC Matt Nagy
• Packers DC Jeff Hafley – Hired as Dolphins head coach
• Panthers DC Ejiro Evero
• Chargers DC Jesse Minter – Hired as Ravens head coach
• Rams DC Chris Shula
• Rams OC Mike LaFleur
• 49ers OC Klay Kubiak – Staying as 49ers OC
• Rams PGC Nate Scheelhaase
• Bills OC Joe Brady – Promoted to Bills head coach
• Former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel – Held in-person interview, hired as Chargers OC

Additional Resources

For those interested in following the Raiders’ coaching search, there are several articles that highlight potential candidates:

• 5 head coach candidates to replace Pete Carroll
• 3 underrated offensive candidates for Raiders head coach job
• 3 underrated defensive candidates for Raiders head coach job