Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer floated Webb as a possible Raiders hire, saying he has presence and personality to reach players, along with strong football acumen. He cautioned it would be a gamble, but noted Webb’s unique upside and the idea that the Raiders could be willing to take a swing on a rising star. 🎲
Is Webb truly ready to lead a team as a head coach? Not yet. He hasn’t called plays outside of a preseason game and has only three years of coaching experience under Sean Payton. Hiring him would be a significant risk, even though some compare his potential to big swings in franchise history. The Raiders may feel the roster isn’t ready to contend immediately, which could justify a bold experiment. ⏳
One appealing wrinkle is the possibility of Webb bringing in an experienced OC if he’s not ready to call plays himself. Webb played college football at Texas Tech under Kliff Kingsbury, and Kingsbury recently served as the Commanders’ offensive coordinator. Kingsbury is a free agent again, so Webb could bring him aboard as offensive coordinator to help guide him in his first head-coaching job. 🧑💼
Ultimately, the situation centers on whether the Raiders believe Webb is a rising star worth a big bet. If they’re convinced his development will accelerate, they might push ahead with a bold hire despite the current roster shortfall. It would be a high-risk, high-reward move aimed at long-term upside rather than an immediate return for 2025. 🚀
