Brady has guided the Bills to top-four scoring offenses in each of the last two seasons, a production level that has many attributing much of Josh Allen’s success to the system and play caller. His rise followed a high-profile stint with LSU in 2019, but his stock briefly cooled during a two-year spell as Carolina’s offensive coordinator. Buffalo’s decision to promote him signals continued confidence in his offensive approach.
What Brady’s hiring means for the Raiders is a notable narrowing of the field. Buffalo had been a primary competitor for Las Vegas, with other candidates such as Denver quarterbacks coach Davis Webb and Seattle offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak also in play. With Brady off the board, the Bills’ openings are reduced, leaving the Raiders with a clearer path to pursuing their preferred candidate.
The Raiders recently spoke with Webb in person, though he has not signed a contract. If Las Vegas chooses Webb, a hire could come in the near term. If not, Kubiak remains a possible option, and the team could pursue him again—though he may be focused on the Super Bowl. The Raiders could wait a bit longer, but delaying risks losing additional assistants to other jobs.
With the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and substantial salary-cap space, the Raiders’ head-coach pursuit remains attractive to young offensive minds. The decision timeline is still in flux, but Las Vegas will need to balance moving quickly to secure top candidates with the patience necessary to choose the right long-term leader.
