Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Raiders Interview Mike McDaniel for Head Coach
The Las Vegas Raiders are looking for a new head coach.
They interviewed Mike McDaniel, who used to coach the Miami Dolphins.
The Raiders have also talked to other coaches like Joe Brady and Klay Kubiak.
They need a good coach because their team hasn't won a playoff game in a long time.
The Raiders have a lot of money to spend on players, which could help the new coach build a better team.
The Las Vegas Raiders interviewed Mike McDaniel for their head coach position.
McDaniel previously coached the Miami Dolphins and is known for his creative offensive strategies.
The Raiders have interviewed several offensive and defensive coaches, including Joe Brady, Klay Kubiak, and Ejiro Evero.
The team has more than $82 million in salary cap space, the second highest in the league.
The new coach will be the third in three seasons and will aim to turn around a franchise that hasn't won a playoff game in over two decades.
- Who
- Las Vegas Raiders
- What
- Interviewing Mike McDaniel for head coach
- When
- Monday
- Where
- South Florida
- Why
- To find a new head coach after firing Pete Carroll
- Team
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Candidate
- Mike McDaniel
- Interview Date
- Monday
- Other Candidates
- Joe Brady, Klay Kubiak, Kevin Stefanski, Vance Joseph, Matt Nagy, Ejiro Evero
- Raiders' Record Last Season
- 3-14
- Salary Cap Space
- More than $82 million
- Last Playoff Win
- More than two decades ago