Nothing about this NFL coaching shift is loud. That’s what makes it unsettling.
As Super Bowl LX approaches its conclusion, most eyes remain fixed on the field. But away from the spotlight, a quieter sequence of moves is beginning to ripple across two franchises—one bracing for loss, the other quietly preparing for control.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is already facing a delicate offseason. Now, that challenge appears to be doubling.
Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is expected to finalize a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders once the Super Bowl concludes. On its own, that departure would sting. But insiders suggest it may not stop there. Quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko—longtime Kubiak collaborator—has reportedly gained traction as a potential addition to the Raiders’ staff, possibly as offensive coordinator under Kubiak.
If that happens, Macdonald doesn’t just lose his offensive architect. He loses continuity.
Kubiak and Janocko have moved together before, forming a professional tandem across Minnesota, New Orleans, and now Seattle. Their shared history is rooted not just in familiarity, but in survival—through staff overhauls, offensive resets, and unstable seasons.
For Janocko especially, the last few years have been defined by uncertainty. Chicago’s offensive teardown in 2023. New Orleans following suit soon after. Seattle finally offered momentum.
And now, that momentum may be walking out the door.
Under Kubiak’s guidance, the Seahawks quietly transformed their offensive identity. They jumped from 21st to eighth in scoring. From near the bottom of the league in rushing to top ten. Those improvements didn’t arrive with viral headlines or media hype—but they mattered. They stabilized a team in transition.
That’s precisely what makes this moment uneasy.
Because while Seattle may soon be scrambling for replacements, Las Vegas appears to be doing the opposite—preparing, deliberately and quietly.
The Raiders are coming off a brutal 4–13 season, one many attributed to coaching instability and fractured leadership. The franchise moved on from Pete Carroll and several coordinators. But instead of loudly announcing a reset, the organization chose silence.
According to Sports Illustrated, numerous coaches recently vanished from the Raiders’ official team website. No press release. No farewell statements. Just names removed. Greg Olson. Nate Carroll. Chris Beatty. Joe Philbin. Marcus Robertson. And many more.
In the NFL, silence like that is rarely accidental.
General manager John Spytek later offered a glimpse into the thinking behind the scenes. His philosophy is simple: the next head coach should build his own staff. The removals, then, don’t feel chaotic—they feel preparatory. Space being cleared. Authority being deferred.
Which raises the central question: has the Kubiak era already begun in Las Vegas—without a single official announcement?
If so, the contrast is striking. One franchise quietly consolidating power. Another bracing for fragmentation.
Janocko, for his part, has avoided public speculation. His comments emphasize gratitude, not ambition. He’s enjoying the moment. Enjoying stability. But his words also carry a hint of emotional closure, the kind that often precedes transition rather than commitment.
And that’s where the tension sits.
Mike Macdonald hasn’t lost anyone yet. Not officially. But the possibility alone reshapes the offseason calculus. Replacing an offensive coordinator is difficult. Replacing an entire developmental pipeline is something else entirely.
Meanwhile, the Raiders wait. Contracts unsigned. Announcements delayed. But behind the scenes, the rebuild appears to be moving forward with quiet confidence.
In the NFL, noise draws attention. Silence draws power.
And right now, the loudest thing in this story may be what no one is saying out loud.
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