Overview
- NFL rules prevent finalizing any agreement until after Seattle plays in Super Bowl LX, though GM John Schneider indicated the Raiders have their choice.
- Seahawks players, including Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, publicly lauded Kubiak’s work ethic, scheme and leadership during Super Bowl media availability.
- Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, who played under Kubiak in 2024, characterized him as a clear, no-nonsense communicator who sets standards and enforces them.
- Reporting links Cleveland’s Jim Schwartz as a potential defensive coordinator target for Kubiak if Schwartz departs the Browns.
- Media reaction skews cautiously favorable, with several outlets issuing B to B+ assessments rather than unanimous acclaim.