LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders aren’t just hiring a coach; they’re importing a championship blueprint. Fresh off a Super Bowl LX victory parade in Seattle, Andrew Janocko has agreed to terms as the Raiders’ new offensive coordinator, the team confirmed Sunday.
Janocko follows newly minted Head Coach Klint Kubiak to the desert, reuniting the duo that orchestrated the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive explosion and Sam Darnold’s career revival in 2025.
The Kubiak-Janocko Connection
This isn’t a blind date. Kubiak and Janocko are practically football soulmates. They have now shared a sideline at four different NFL stops: Minnesota, New Orleans, Seattle, and now Las Vegas.
The hire signals a clear strategy for the Silver and Black: fix the quarterback, fix the offense. The Raiders finished dead last in both scoring and total yards during a disastrous 3-14 campaign in 2025. With the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming April draft, Vegas is almost certainly targeting a franchise signal-caller. Janocko’s resume suggests they are in capable hands.
The “Quarterback Whisperer” Resume
Janocko’s stock skyrocketed over the last 12 months. As the Seahawks’ quarterbacks coach, he took Sam Darnold—a player many had written off—and turned him into a Super Bowl champion and a two-time Pro Bowler.
Darnold’s 2025 stat line under Janocko was staggering:
- Passing Yards: 4,048
- Touchdowns: 25
- Completion Percentage: 67.7% (Career High)
- Result: Super Bowl LX Ring
But Janocko isn’t just a one-hit wonder. The Raiders’ official announcement highlighted his work with Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson. During Jefferson’s rookie season in 2020, with Janocko as his position coach, the receiver shattered records with 1,400 yards. Whether it’s a veteran reclamation project or a high-stakes rookie, Janocko gets production.
“We know the challenge ahead. We aren’t hiding from the tape. But we also know what happens when you get the details right. Andrew [Janocko] is relentless with the details. He turns potential into production.”
— Klint Kubiak, Raiders Head Coach (via Sunday Presser)
Draft Implications: The No. 1 Pick
The timing is perfect. The Raiders hold the golden ticket of the 2026 NFL Draft. With Janocko’s proven track record of developing talent, the pressure on the front office to select the right quarterback at No. 1 has never been higher. Whether they go with a mobile threat or a pocket passer, the infrastructure is now built to support a rookie from Day 1.
Janocko will serve as OC, though Kubiak has confirmed he will retain play-calling duties. This structure mirrors the setup they found success with in Seattle, allowing Janocko to focus heavily on game-planning and QB development.
