Klint Kubiak is wasting little time making it clear that Tom Brady will play a meaningful role in his vision for the Las Vegas Raiders.
While questions remain about how hands-on Brady will be as a minority owner, the newly hired head coach openly framed the seven-time Super Bowl champion as a key football resource as the franchise looks to climb out of the league’s offensive basement.
Brady did not share the stage with Kubiak during his introductory press conference, but his presence loomed over the discussion.
When asked how Brady factored into his interest in the job, Kubiak left little doubt that the former quarterback’s involvement was a major draw.
“Really excited to work with Tom,” Kubiak said. “He made the mistake of giving me his cell phone number, so he might wish he never did that because I’m going to be calling him a lot.
“What I’m excited about is that we really have different offensive backgrounds, how we can pull ideas from each other. But, obviously, he’s the greatest that’s ever done it.”
Those comments underline the collaborative tone Kubiak hopes to establish in Las Vegas. The Raiders finished last season with the worst offense in the NFL, a reality that made hiring an offensively driven head coach a priority.
Kubiak‘s reputation as a playcaller, combined with Brady‘s football acumen, offers a potential pathway toward stability and growth.
Offensive identity and shared football minds
Kubiak arrives after winning Super Bowl LX as offensive coordinator with the Seattle Seahawks, a run that elevated his profile around the league.
That success, paired with his willingness to lean on experienced voices, helped separate him during the Raiders‘ coaching search.
During the interview process, Kubiak said Brady‘s passion for football stood out. “In the interview process, just the passion that he spoke with on all things football got me excited about the opportunity to work with him,” Kubiak explained.
He also pointed to the broader leadership structure, including general manager John Spytek, as another reason the opportunity appealed to him.
That collaborative structure could prove especially important given the roster challenges ahead. The Raiders own the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, a selection widely expected to be used on drafting ex-Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
In that context, having Brady involved in offensive philosophy and quarterback development carries obvious appeal.
Kubiak calls the shots on offense
Despite moving into the head coach’s chair, Kubiak confirmed he plans to continue calling offensive plays. However, he emphasized that his approach has always been collective rather than isolated.
“I do, but I hope you guys know that I’ve never called a game by myself,” Kubiak said.
“That’s something we do as a coaching staff together. We plan together, we communicate on gameday together. So I plan to continue to collaborate with our coaches and making everybody a part of the game planning process.”
With Kubiak heavily focused on offense, his most critical remaining hire will be a defensive coordinator capable of fully owning that side of the ball.
As the Raiders attempt to reset their identity, the working relationship between Kubiak and Brady could become one of the most closely-watched dynamics in the NFL next season.
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