– Mike McDaniel update: He’s withdrawn from the Browns’ head-coaching pursuit but remains in consideration for Las Vegas and Baltimore. He’s also back in the mix for OC roles, including a potential Chargers OC gig on January 20. If Vegas wants McDaniel, they’ll need to act fast—he likely won’t be on the market for long. McDaniel’s Dolphins era: four seasons, a 35-33 record, a 2023 breakout with Tua Tagovailoa throwing for 4,562 yards and 34 TDs, and the league’s top offense (401.3 yards per game). Two straight playoff appearances in 2022 and 2023, after stints as 49ers OC. 📊
– Another offensive-minded frontrunner: Klint Kubiak (Seattle Seahawks OC) has surged to favorite status (+175) as a potential Raiders head coach. While he lacks prior HC experience, he helped Seattle post a 14-3 record, the No. 1 NFC seed, and a third-ranked points output in his first season as OC there. He also has recent stops with the Saints (2024) and 49ers (2023), plus coaching stops with the Broncos and Vikings. 🏈
– Takeaway: It’s unclear whether McDaniel wants another HC job or prefers returning to OC roles while waiting for a bigger opportunity. Either way, Las Vegas will need a quick move to secure their top target before the market shifts. 🔥
Key theme: the Raiders are prioritizing offensive-minded leadership to maximize QB development and scoring punch, with McDaniel and Kubiak as the standout options in a fast-moving coaching carousel. 📊
