There’s one head coach candidate who is perfect for what the Raiders need that no one seems to be talking about
Sean McDermott has already turned a franchise around once.
The Las Vegas Raiders have just a few candidates left to choose from for their new head coach. There’s Denver Broncos passing game coordinator Davis Webb, Seattle Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak, and a handful of others.
Buffalo Bills OC Joe Brady and former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll have recently entered the conversation via Adam Schefter. Former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is no longer a candidate after joining the Los Angeles Chargers as an OC.
And yet, there is one more guy the Raiders should be more interested in. No one is even mentioning how well-suited former Bills head coach Sean McDermott would be for the job.
The Raiders need a head coach who can turn this mess of a franchise around. Vegas hasn’t been to the postseason since 2021, and they haven’t won a playoff game in over 20 years. They need a head coach who not only knows how to turn things around but can win. McDermott may not have been able to get over the hump with Buffalo, but he won every single year.
The cool thing these days is to try to get a first-time, young, up-and-coming head coach. We have seen teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears make that look easy with playoff appearances this season, in those coaches’ first seasons.
However, it’s not always that easy. This roster is not built like that. Adam Zientek of A to Z Sports Buffalo broke down just how well McDermott did with turning around Buffalo, something he’d be perfect for in Vegas.
McDermott turning around the Raiders would be similar to what he did with the Bills
Sean McDermott completely changed what it meant to be a member of the Buffalo Bills. Ever since his arrival, he’s been focused on building the culture within One Bills Drive. The nine-year head coach had a 98-50 regular season record and an 8-8 playoff record, but his impact on the team and the city cannot be overstated.
One of his biggest talking points was that when you come to Buffalo, you become the best version of yourself, and that’s because of the culture that he and general manager Brandon Beane helped cultivate in Western New York. Before McDermott, the Bills were in a historic playoff drought. Fast forward nine years, and Buffalo becomes one of the most dominant teams in football, a premier landing spot for any potential free agent, thanks in part to the drafting of quarterback Josh Allen.
Beyond wins and losses, McDermott’s true legacy in Buffalo lives in the day-to-day standard he set. Players routinely talked about accountability, preparation, and respect for the logo on the side of the helmet, not just the individual names on the back of the jersey. Veterans and rookies were treated the same, effort was non-negotiable, and details mattered every single day. That mindset spilled into the locker room, the building, and eventually the fanbase.
McDermott fundamentally changed how the Bills operated on a daily basis, and the team was better for it. Buffalo became known as a place where players grew, leaders developed, and careers extended. That culture, leadership foundation, and proven ability to build sustainable success are exactly why McDermott would be a fantastic option for any team seeking a new head coach to transform the organization from the inside out. If the Las Vegas Raiders decide to interview and ultimately accept McDermott as their new head coach, they will undoubtedly be better for it.
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