Las Vegas Raiders fans aren’t used to a quiet offseason. After conference championship weekend, Las Vegas’ real plan should come into focus.
A busy week on the calendar is not the same thing as progress, and the Raiders should be careful not to confuse motion with clarity.
The search is nearing its natural endpoint as the postseason narrows, and teams still playing can delay in-person access. But the idea that conference championship weekend will decide the Raiders’ next coach is the same trap that keeps the cycle alive: letting external timing dictate an internal build.
Las Vegas has experienced four coaches in four seasons because it views each hiring as a conclusion rather than the initial step in a broader system decision. This perspective affects everything that follows—staffing choices, quarterback development, weekly processes, and overall culture.
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That is why the “younger, offensive coach” framing deserves scrutiny. Klint Kubiak may be a top coordinator, but coordinator success does not automatically translate into running an entire operation.
The job is no longer play-calling alone. It is hiring, delegation, practice design, game management, accountability and, most importantly, continuity for a quarterback. A first-time head coach can succeed, but the failure mode is familiar: a talented play designer who cannot build the full infrastructure replaces key assistants and then starts over. The Raiders cannot afford another 12-month offensive reset, especially if they use the No. 1 overall pick on a quarterback.
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The Raiders are taking a calculated risk…
Davis Webb exemplifies the risk involved: he possesses leadership qualities and quarterback skills, but transitioning from a position coach to a head coach is a significant jump. If the argument centers on “upside,” it essentially means betting that the Raiders will finally provide the structure they have not consistently demonstrated.
Even the “assets” narrative can distract. Cap space, draft capital and the No. 1 pick are leveraged only if the plan is stable. A roster can be improved quickly. A process usually cannot. If general manager John Spytek is serious about a meticulous build, then the most disciplined move may be resisting urgency and choosing the candidate who has the clearest blueprint for staff and quarterback development—not simply the one who is available after Sunday.
The Raiders don’t need a loud week—they need a repeatable operation.
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