The Las Vegas Raiders are one of many teams navigating the chaotic hiring cycle of a head coach. In this latest edition of the Las Vegas Raiders Insider podcast, our Hondo Carpenter and Attorney Jon Schopp discuss the hiring cycle and where the Silver and Black might be heading: Quarterback Aidan O'Connell Q: How important was it for you to be able to get back and finish these final three games of the season and leave the best of that stuff out there on the grass?

Antonio Pierce remains the Las Vegas Raiders' coach. For now, anyway. Pierce spoke at a news conference wrapping up his team's 4-13 season on Monday and said he hasn't “been told anything different” about his job status.

Johnson is also a candidate for the Chicago Bears' HC position. Mike Vrabel went 54-45 as the Tennessee Titans head coach before the team fired him in January 2024. He led the Titans to three playoff appearances, including the AFC Championship Game in 2019.

Tom Brady recently became a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, and the NFL legend's next focus will be on hiring the organization's new head coach in the coming weeks

Former Seattle Seahawks head coach and Super Bowl XLVIII champion Pete Carroll is generating some buzz through this NFL coaching cycle. He interviewed for the Chicago Bears' head coach opening on Thursday. He's expected to interview for the Las Vegas Raiders' vacancy early this week, as well.

The Las Vegas Raiders have taken a liking to Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Perhaps the feeling is mutual.