The Las Vegas Raiders have cleaned house, firing both Josh McDaniels (head coach) and Dave Ziegler (general manager). The Raiders figure to be a hot coaching destination this offseason, especially with their cap space, current roster, and location.
But who might the Raiders be interested in hiring this offseason? Here are 15 candidates to keep in mind for the coaching search moving forward:
Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches warm up ahead of the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.
Dallas Cowboys DC Dan Quinn
Sep 27, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Commanders OC Eric Bieniemy
August 14, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Seattle Seahawks OC Shane Waldron
Aug 22, 2020; Inglewood California, USA; Los Angeles Rams pass game coordinator coach Shane Waldron during a scrimmage at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota Vikings DC Brian Flores
Dec 19, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores runs off the field after winning the game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Baltimore Ravens DC Mike Macdonald
Dec 11, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald reacts on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh
Jan 1, 2018; Tampa, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh looks on against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half of the 2018 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Rams DC Raheem Morris
Jun 14, 2023; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris during minicamp at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Bengals DC Lou Anarumo
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo calls down the sideline in the third quarter of the NFL Week 6 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Seattle Seahawks at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Bengals improved to 3-3 on the season with a 17-13 at home.
Cleveland Browns DC Jim Schwartz
Aug 3, 2023; Canton, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz during a preseason game against the New York Jets at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Green Bay Packers ST Coach Rich Bisaccia
Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
USC HC Lincoln Riley
Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley talks with Oklahoma’s Spencer Rattler (7) before a two point-conversion attempt during the Red River Showdown college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Texas (UT) Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Oklahoma won 55-48.Ou Vs Texas
Los Angeles Chargers OC Kellen Moore
Aug 12, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore watches during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Buffalo Bills OC Ken Dorsey
Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey during training camp.
Carolina Panthers QB Coach Josh McCown
Aug 12, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; quarterback coach Josh McCown and Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during pre game warm ups against the New York Jets at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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