The Las Vegas Raiders have officially appointed Klint Kubiak, previously the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, as their new head coach following their victory in the Super Bowl. The announcement was made on Monday, but the deal had been in the works for over a week.

Kubiak, 38, led one of the NFL’s most productive offenses this past season, utilizing Sam Darnold effectively. He has previously worked as the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints and was also involved with the San Francisco 49ers under head coach Kyle Shanahan. His coaching style reflects the influence of his father, Gary Kubiak, and Kevin Stefanski from the Minnesota Vikings.

The Seahawks ranked high in a number of offensive categories and achieved significant success, including having players like Jaxon Smith-Njigba make the Pro Bowl with impressive statistics.

With Kubiak taking the helm in Las Vegas, he will become the 10th father-son coaching duo in NFL history, alongside teams such as the Schottenheimers, Shanahans, and others. Despite the challenges ahead, including a disappointing 3-14 record from the previous season under former coach Pete Carroll, the Raiders possess the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and are expected to select Fernando Mendoza from Indiana.

The Raiders need to address several areas, especially their offensive line, which was rated poorly in previous assessments. Nonetheless, there is promising talent on the roster, including Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty, both of whom showcased their skills last season. Kubiak will also need to manage the situation surrounding Maxx Crosby, who faced internal scrutiny due to recent injuries.

This transition marks a new chapter for Kubiak as he embarks on his first head coaching role in the NFL.