Insiders like Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal consider Seattle Seahawks quarterback coach Andrew Janocko the obvious OC pick. Janocko joined Kubiak from the New Orleans Saints and has a history with Kubiak dating back to their Minnesota days, a combination Hill says makes him the standout candidate.
Alongside the potential OC, Hill also points to the offensive line as a crucial hire to fix a unit that struggled last season. His scenario envisions veteran Seahawks offensive line coach John Benton sliding into Las Vegas to coach the line, aligning with a Kubiak-Janocko pairing.
If Kubiak chooses not to bring in Seattle’s staff, Brian Callahan emerges as another viable OC option. Callahan has offensive coordinator experience and compatible connections to the Kubiaks, including time under Gary Kubiak with the Broncos’ Super Bowl-winning staff. He is also reportedly pursuing OC opportunities with the New York Giants.
The Raiders’ offensive prospects look promising, given that Kubiak will oversee the offense as the brain trust. His varied NFL resume suggests he can assemble a strong offensive staff, but the defense presents the bigger hurdle. With Patrick Graham’s departure to the Steelers, Las Vegas faces a pivotal decision on who should coordinate a unit that must improve to support the new staff.
Defensive coordination remains a major storyline as Kubiak’s leadership takes shape. Whether he lures a trusted defender from Seattle or hires an experienced veteran, the choice of defensive coordinator will significantly influence the Raiders’ early impact.
Overall, the staff plan for Klint Kubiak is still taking shape, with Andrew Janocko and John Benton highlighted as the most plausible OC and OL-coach options, respectively. While other names like Brian Callahan surface as alternatives, the defense hires will likely determine how quickly Las Vegas returns to competitiveness. This summary reflects what Adam Hill reported for Heavy Sports, based on current discussions around Kubiak’s potential staff.
