The Las Vegas Raiders’ head coaching search just got quieter.
And that silence is starting to feel uncomfortable.
On Thursday, another top candidate formally withdrew his name from consideration, further narrowing a search that once felt wide open.
Broncos pass game coordinator Davis Webb—one of the Raiders’ most heavily vetted options—has officially stepped away from the process, despite multiple interviews and clear mutual interest earlier this month.
It wasn’t a rumor. It wasn’t a delay.
It was a clean exit.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Webb informed the Raiders that he would no longer be pursuing the job, ending weeks of evaluation and discussion. For a franchise already cycling through coaches at an alarming rate, the timing couldn’t be worse.
Because now, the list is short.
Very short.
Webb wasn’t just another name. He was a modern offensive mind with league-wide interest, having interviewed not only with Las Vegas but also with the Bills and Ravens. The Raiders invested time, attention, and resources into understanding whether he could be the one to stabilize a franchise desperate for continuity.
Instead, he walked.
That leaves the Raiders staring at one remaining top choice: Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
Kubiak has quickly become the focal point of Las Vegas’ hopes. The two sides are scheduled to meet this weekend, and the Raiders will attempt to determine whether he’s willing to step away from a Super Bowl run to take on one of the league’s most volatile jobs.
That’s the uncomfortable reality.
Kubiak isn’t just preparing for interviews—he’s preparing for the biggest game of his career. His first season as Seattle’s offensive coordinator has been nothing short of transformative. The Seahawks’ offense has been among the league’s best, explosive yet disciplined, creative without losing structure.
If Kubiak wins the Super Bowl, his value only rises.
And that’s where the Raiders’ leverage weakens.
If Kubiak accepts the job, Las Vegas will have to wait until after the Super Bowl to make it official. If he declines, the Raiders won’t just be disappointed—they’ll be scrambling. The remaining options shift from preferred targets to contingency plans.
Names like Nate Scheelhaase and Mike LaFleur are still available, but neither was originally viewed as the centerpiece of this search. That matters, whether the Raiders admit it publicly or not.
Because coaching searches aren’t just about finding someone qualified—they’re about convincing the right person that this situation is worth betting on.
Right now, candidates keep opting out.
The Raiders are entering their fourth coaching hire in four seasons. That alone raises red flags. Stability has been promised repeatedly and delivered never. Each new hire is asked not just to coach—but to reset culture, identity, and credibility.
That’s a heavy lift.
Webb’s withdrawal doesn’t mean the Raiders are doomed. But it does mean the margin for error is gone. Every decision from here forward carries weight, urgency, and consequence.
And there’s another layer to the pressure: optics.
When candidates withdraw quietly, league circles notice. When lists shrink publicly, agents notice. When franchises look cornered, leverage shifts.
Las Vegas is no longer choosing freely.
They’re waiting.
Waiting on Kubiak’s decision. Waiting on the Super Bowl. Waiting to see whether this search ends with clarity—or another reset.
At some point, the Raiders will name a head coach.
The question now isn’t who that will be.
It’s whether the choice will feel like a vision realized—or simply the last door still open.
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