Raiders start up general manager search with two candidates

Brady has a major connection with Spytek, as the two were teammates with the Michigan Wolverines. Spytek was also with the Buccaneers’ front office when Brady finished his playing career there.

An interesting thing to note with Spytek is that the Raiders have yet to request an interview with a coaching candidate from the Buccaneers, such as offensive coordinator Liam Coen. However, should Spytek get the nod, it would be a vote of confidence from Brady and the front office that he can work with whoever they hire as head coach.

The Raiders have also submitted a request for an interview with Green Bay Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan, according to Ian Rapoport.

Sullivan has been one of the most in-demand GM candidates, with the New York Jets and Tennessee Titans also reaching out to him for their vacancies. He is expected to be a finalist for the Titans, as he has worked with their president of football operations Chad Brinker in Green Bay.

It is expected that the Raiders will be on the lookout for more candidates, particularly those with connections to favorites for the coaching job such as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll.

For Johnson, Lions assistant GM Ray Agnew will be a favorite choice. If the Raiders lean towards Carroll, however, expect to see names like former Seahawks scout and Indianapolis Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds and Seahawks assistant GM Nolan Teasley on the shortlist.

Spytek and Sullivan mark the opening salvo for the Raiders in the GM hunt, creating another interesting storyline for the team in a busy offseason so far.