Jackson, a former Browns wide receiver, has coached at the NFL level since 2008, spending his career as a position coach on offense. He spent the 2025 season in Seattle working with Kubiak and was credited with developing Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who received widespread recognition for his breakout performance.
Even if Las Vegas pursues a different offensive coordinator, Jackson could still be an attractive option as a wide receivers coach in Las Vegas if Seattle allows him to depart. His ongoing familiarity with Kubiak and his track record working with a top receiving threat would be valuable for the Raiders’ passing game.
Kubiak has stressed the importance of building a staff that fits his vision for a physical, attacking style of play. In his introductory remarks, he emphasized the need for a defensive coordinator who prioritizes effort and technique, and for a staff that will push players to finish, noting that the long-term success hinges on how hard and responsibly the team practices.
With this first OC interview publicly reported, the Raiders’ coaching-search process is underway. Kubiak, who is taking on his first head coaching role, will continue identifying candidates and assembling a staff that can implement his offensive philosophy and overall approach to winning in February and beyond.
