The Las Vegas Raiders had been recognized to covet former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be the franchise’s subsequent head coach. However Johnson selected to take the Chicago Bears job over the Raiders main them to now have to maneuver on to different choices.
The Raiders have already interviewed a handful of different candidates together with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Kansas Metropolis Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. However it’s one other massive title who’s rising as the favourite to take the job.
In line with Vic Tafur of The Athletic, former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is believed to be the favourite to be the Raiders subsequent head coach:
Now, the Raiders have to show to their alternate options, and former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is believed to be the Raiders’ high choice, based on league sources. Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn can also be believed to be a robust candidate, however many across the league count on him to wind up with the New Orleans Saints, the group he performed for and coached for, or the New York Jets, who he additionally performed for.
There isn’t any denying that Carroll has had numerous success and turned the Seahawks into some of the profitable franchises within the NFL throughout his time there. There shall be a priority about his age as he can be the oldest coach in NFL historical past at 74 years outdated ought to he return to the sideline, however that doesn’t imply he isn’t match for the job.
Different candidates do nonetheless stay because the Raiders have interviewed a number of coaches together with former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh and former Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera. The group additionally plans on bringing in Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as effectively through Tafur:
There are three different candidates who the Raiders have interviewed just about: Glenn, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. The Raiders additionally plan to interview Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
Whether or not it’s Carroll, Glenn or another person who hasn’t emerged simply but, crucial factor is that the Raiders nail this choice, in addition to their GM alternative and eventually start turning issues round.
Tom Brady gaining extra management inside Raiders group
Because the offseason has come for the Raiders it has grow to be clear that minority proprietor Tom Brady could have an enormous say within the choices this franchise will make when it comes to the subsequent coach and GM, to not point out roster choices as effectively.
That is no accident as a latest report famous that Brady is assuming extra energy and affect throughout the Raiders group. Whereas closing say nonetheless lands with Mark Davis, Brady appears to be the particular person operating the present.