With Ben Johnson off the board, the Raiders will have to look elsewhere for their next head coach.
So where will they go?
Beyond Johnson, they have expressed interest and/or interviewed Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken, Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, former Jets coach Robert Saleh, l Former Jets, Patriots and Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and the Broncos. defensive coordinator Vance Joseph.
Many believed Johnson was the guy minority owner and majority juice holder Tom Brady wanted most.
Brady could pivot to Commanders offensive coordinator (and former Patriots teammate) Kliff Kingsbury, whose offense has outperformed Johnson’s — and who remains well alive for a Super Bowl berth. Because the Raiders did not interview Kingsbury when he was available for a virtual session (he did not take such interviews), they cannot speak to him until after the season ends in Washington.
Which might not happen for two weeks and six days.
The challenge for the Raiders is selling someone on a team without a quarterback, with a very tough divisional draw and a roster that needs a lot of work.
Additionally, whoever takes the job will have to accept the reality of answering to two owners: majority owner Mark Davis and absentee minority owner Tom Brady, who can’t attend most games due to his primary job at Fox.
