Las Vegas Raiders Embark on Serious Franchise Rebuild with Tom Brady's Guidance
The Las Vegas Raiders are initiating yet another organizational reset, but this particular restructuring effort carries a distinctly more serious and deliberate tone than previous attempts. Following a profoundly disappointing 3–14 season that exposed significant leadership deficiencies, the franchise is moving with unprecedented urgency to address systemic issues and establish a clear, sustainable direction for the future.
Tom Brady's Influence and the Shift Toward Long-Term Stability
Central to this new approach is the quiet yet influential presence of minority owner Tom Brady. Operating behind the scenes, Brady's focus is firmly on cultivating long-term organizational stability rather than pursuing another high-risk, short-term gamble. This philosophical shift was immediately evident in the franchise's decisive move to part ways with head coach Pete Carroll after just a single season, signaling a new intolerance for underperformance and a commitment to substantive change.
Strategic Coaching Search and Quarterback Development Plan
With the valuable No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft secured, the Raiders have identified their future franchise quarterback in Fernando Mendoza. The organization's primary objective now is to secure a head coach capable of developing alongside this young roster, particularly focusing on nurturing Mendoza's talent. This coaching decision is viewed internally as potentially franchise-defining for the coming decade.
Multiple reports indicate the Raiders are progressing rapidly toward hiring Klint Kubiak, currently the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks. Formal negotiations are anticipated to commence following Super Bowl LX, as Seattle remains engaged in championship preparations. The 38-year-old Kubiak, son of Super Bowl-winning coach Gary Kubiak, has attracted interest from several teams but finds Las Vegas pursuing him most aggressively. He has earned considerable respect across the league for implementing structured, quarterback-friendly offensive systems.
Tom Brady has been actively collaborating with General Manager John Spytek throughout this coaching search, ensuring the selected candidate's offensive philosophy aligns perfectly with the developmental needs of a young quarterback like Mendoza.
Addressing Critical Offensive Failures from Last Season
The necessity for this meticulous planning was starkly highlighted by last season's catastrophic offensive performance. The substantial two-year, $75 million investment in quarterback Geno Smith failed to yield stability, instead devolving into a cycle of protection breakdowns, turnovers, and dysfunctional rhythm. The Raiders' offense surrendered a league-worst 64 sacks while committing 29 turnovers (12 lost fumbles and 17 interceptions), creating the most damaging combination of offensive deficiencies in the NFL.
Building a Cohesive Coaching Staff with Proven Fundamentals
Support for this new directional shift is emerging from respected voices within the football community. When a fan inquired about potential offensive line coach candidate John Benton on social media platform X, former Raiders offensive lineman Richie Incognito endorsed the idea, stating, "He'd be a great hire. Benton teaches the fundamentals the right way. That's exactly what a young offensive line needs."
Benton's potential addition holds particular significance due to his extensive history working with the Kubiak coaching family and his demonstrated ability to improve offensive line performance. During his tenure with Seattle, he helped engineer a dramatic reduction in sacks allowed—from 54 in 2024 to just 27 in 2025—utilizing largely the same personnel. Should he reunite with Kubiak in Las Vegas, the Raiders could realistically transform their most glaring weakness into a protective strength, thereby providing Fernando Mendoza with a legitimate opportunity to develop successfully.
The pieces for this comprehensive rebuild are gradually falling into place, representing the Raiders' most concerted effort in years to escape the cycle of mediocrity and establish a foundation for sustained competitiveness.
