The day after winning the Super Bowl, the Seattle Seahawks finally had time to breathe, but head coach Mike Macdonald quickly learned that success comes with a price. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who had been tied to the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching opening for weeks, officially accepted the job. As a result, the Seahawks suddenly found themselves searching for a new play caller.

So, when Macdonald joined The Insiders, he faced the obvious question: What’s next? He made it clear that the plan was already in motion.

“We got some awesome coaches in-house that are going to be great candidates for us, but we’re going to go through our process like we did last time,” the Seahawks head coach said.

“It’s not going to take as long as it did last year. I can tell you that, but we’re going to move. We’re going to try to move pretty quickly so we can get moving and put the best staff we can possibly put together for our team. And something that I don’t really want to think about right now, but unfortunately, that’s what we need to do.”

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Meanwhile, Kubiak’s rise around the league did not happen by accident. He first entered the NFL with the Vikings in 2021 and later sharpened his approach while working alongside his father, Gary Kubiak, during a stop with the Broncos. That mix of fresh ideas and old-school structure shaped his offensive mindset. Eventually, after one season with the Saints, he joined the Seahawks staff on January 26, 2025.

From there, the impact in the Emerald City was immediate. Under Kubiak, the Seahawks finished the 2025 regular season third in points and eighth in total yards. Then, in the playoffs, the unit stayed hot by putting up 72 points across two games. Of course, the entire football world just watched how that story ended in the Super Bowl.

Because of that success, Kubiak became one of the most sought-after names on the market. Along the way, he spoke with the Cardinals, Falcons, Ravens, Dolphins, and Giants. But after a second meeting with the Raiders, he accepted the job.

Now, Kubiak is set to lead Raiders Nation next season, leaving the Seahawks to regroup while celebrating a championship that reshaped their future.

Klint Kubiak openly accepted the Raiders job

Just moments after the Seattle Seahawks closed out a 29-13 win over New England in the Super Bowl, Klint Kubiak confirmed what many already suspected.

“You guys know I’m going to Las Vegas,” Kubiak said with a smile. “I’m fired up about it. Hell yeah, I’m going. Of course, I’m going.”

And even before Kubiak officially arrived in Sin City, the front office began clearing space for a new vision. They fired more than a dozen coaches, a clear sign that the organization wanted a fresh start.

Notably, Greg Olson, who worked as quarterbacks coach and later filled in as interim offensive coordinator, was part of that first wave. Soon after, the Raiders also let go of Brennan Carroll and Nate Carroll, both sons of Pete Carroll.

Then came more changes across the roster of assistants. The Riders released wide receivers coach Chris Beatty following stalled development from the young pass catchers. Meanwhile, inside linebackers coach John Glenn and safeties coach Marcus Robertson were also released.

On special teams, the team moved on from assistant coordinator Derius Swinton and Kade Rannings, along with running backs coach Leland McCullough and tight ends coach Luke Steckel.

As a result, Kubiak now steps into Allegiant Stadium with a rare opportunity. He gets a clean slate, full control to build his staff, and precious time before free agency and the NFL draft reshape the roster.