Patience is the Raiders’ plan in this coaching cycle

Although the Las Vegas Raiders were among the first teams to fire their head coach, they still have not hired a replacement. Several candidates have taken other jobs, including Jesse Minter with the Baltimore Ravens and Jeff Hafley with the Miami Dolphins. Las Vegas remains in search mode.

Klint Kubiak remains a leading target, but the Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator is preparing for the conference championship. Losing to the Los Angeles Rams could pave the way for a more comprehensive interview. The Raiders also interviewed Brian Daboll on Saturday.

Mike McDaniel patiently waits for Raiders’ decision

The ex-Miami Dolphins head coach is now a candidate for the Raiders’ head coaching position. While he’s accepted the role of offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, his interest in Las Vegas persists. He has a reputation as an offensive innovator, and his personality is certainly larger than life.

Still, questions follow him. His scheme is productive, but his leadership has drawn criticism, and Miami’s locker-room situation deteriorated quickly. That has narrowed his head-coaching options.

While some in the league consider the Raiders’ head coaching position to be a challenging opportunity, McDaniel is thought to have an interest in it. Currently, Las Vegas seems to be concentrating on other candidates, leaving McDaniel’s prospects uncertain.