Raiders are trending towards making a hire that’s more important than some realize, and their biggest rival proved that in 2025
The Raiders may have their offensive coordinator.
As the Raiders enter this offseason, everyone understood the most crucial hire for new head coach Klint Kubiak would be his defensive coordinator. Still, the offensive coordinator remains a pivotal decision.
This hire is very important, and it appears the new Raiders’ head coach is really starting to put his staff together.
NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport reports the Raiders will hire Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko as their new offensive coordinator, an important addition for coach Klint Kubiak. Janocko previously worked with Kubiak in New Orleans, Seattle, and now Las Vegas.
Klint Kubiak hiring the right OC is bigger than some realize
We just saw it last season—an offensive coordinator, even the ones that aren’t calling plays, makes a huge difference in the offense. The Kansas City Chiefs moved on from Matt Nagy, who wasn’t calling the plays, because the offense hasn’t been good since he took over. The Raiders still have to get the OC hire correct, even if Kubiak is calling the shots.
Offensive coordinators, even if not calling plays, are crucial to weekly offensive performance.
The offensive coordinator’s weekly duties start on Monday, the day after a game, with a review of the team’s performance. The OC evaluates what was effective, notes areas for improvement, and meets with position coaches and quarterbacks to discuss corrections. Early in the week, the OC analyzes the upcoming opponent’s defense—studying formations, coverages, pressures, and personnel to spot potential mismatches or weaknesses. Mid-week, the OC works with assistants to develop a tailored game plan, designing packages for serious situations like the red zone, third down, and two-minute drills.
The OC wraps up the week by finalizing the play sheet, emphasizing the team’s strengths and the game plan. During practices and meetings, the OC installs the plan, leads discussions, and adjusts as needed based on practice performance. Whether the OC calls plays or not, they design and coordinate the offensive strategy, ensuring every detail is addressed to give the team the best chance to score.
The position is extremely important, and can be the exact reason a team is prepared enough on gameday, or not. No matter who is calling the plays, preparation is most important; above all, it’s the OC’s job to get his guys prepared. Now, we will see Janocko in this role.
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