The Las Vegas Raiders are making a bold move that could reshape their future—and it’s one that’s already sparking conversations across the NFL. But here’s where it gets controversial: Are they borrowing too heavily from a winning playbook, or are they simply assembling a dream team? The Raiders are set to hire Andrew Janocko, the former Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks coach, as their new offensive coordinator, according to NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and Tom Pelissero. This decision comes on the heels of the Seahawks’ own surprising move to hire Brian Fleury from the San Francisco 49ers as their OC, effectively clearing the path for Janocko’s departure to the Silver and Black.
This marks Janocko’s first stint as an offensive coordinator, though head coach Klint Kubiak has already confirmed he’ll be calling the plays. And this is the part most people miss: Janocko and Kubiak are no strangers to each other. In fact, Las Vegas will be the fourth franchise where they’ve teamed up, following their collaborations with the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, and last season’s Super Bowl champions. Their partnership dates back to Janocko’s early days in the NFL, starting as an offensive assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2012-2013), before reuniting with Kubiak in Minnesota, where Kubiak served as quarterbacks coach and later offensive coordinator.
At just 37, Janocko’s resume is impressive. After Tampa Bay, he honed his skills in various assistant roles with the Vikings, followed by a two-year stint as the Chicago Bears’ quarterbacks coach. He then rejoined Kubiak for short but impactful tenures with the Saints and Bears as their offensive coordinator in 2024 and 2025, respectively. This history suggests Janocko will fit seamlessly into Kubiak’s system—a system that’s already drawing comparisons to the one that propelled the Seahawks to Super Bowl glory, where they ranked third in league scoring.
Here’s the real question: Can Kubiak and Janocko replicate that success in Las Vegas? The Raiders’ offense was abysmal in 2025, finishing dead last in both scoring and yards. The new coaching staff is taking shape, and it’s hard to ignore the parallels to the Seahawks’ championship-winning formula. But will it work? Only time will tell. What do you think—is this the right move for the Raiders, or are they leaning too heavily on past successes? Let us know in the comments!
