New Voice in the Silver and Black: Andrew Janocko Takes Over as Raiders Offensive Coordinator
An offseason shake-up just got a fresh headline: the Las Vegas Raiders have officially named Andrew Janocko their offensive coordinator. If you’re into coaching trees, quarterback development or the slow, careful work of rebuilding an offense, this hire deserves a close look — and not just because it continues Klint Kubiak’s habit of importing trusted collaborators.
Janocko arrives after a fast-moving climb through NFL offensive rooms, most recently serving as the Seattle Seahawks’ quarterbacks coach during their 2025 championship season. He brings more than a decade of coaching experience and a reputation for developing quarterbacks and installing detail-oriented, timing-based concepts. For a Raiders offense that finished near the bottom of the league in 2025, the timing feels deliberate.
Why this hire matters
- Janocko is young but seasoned: his résumé includes stops with the Seahawks, Saints, Bears, Vikings and Buccaneers, plus college coaching early in his career.
- He’s part of Klint Kubiak’s familiar circle — they’ve worked together at multiple stops — which suggests continuity of offensive philosophy even as the Raiders attempt to change results.
- This will be Janocko’s first season as a full-time offensive coordinator, but he joins a staff where Kubiak is expected to call plays, which can ease the transition while allowing Janocko to focus on scheme details and quarterback coaching.
Where Janocko comes from
- Seattle Seahawks (2025): Quarterbacks coach on a Super Bowl-winning staff. The Seahawks finished near the top of the league in scoring and offensive efficiency that season, and their QB play was a key ingredient.
- New Orleans Saints (2024): Quarterbacks coach, helping veteran Derek Carr produce efficient numbers and a high third-down passer rating.
- Chicago Bears (2022–23): Instrumental in the development of Justin Fields, working on the balance between Fields’ dynamic rushing ability and his passing growth.
- Minnesota Vikings and earlier roles: Multiple offensive roles that exposed him to zone concepts, timing-based passing games and player-specific development work.
Those stops illustrate a consistent theme: Janocko has coached or worked alongside quarterbacks at several stages of their careers — young, mobile signal-callers and seasoned veterans alike. That versatility is a useful attribute for a Raiders roster that could blend young talent with experienced pieces.
What to expect schematically
- Continuity with Kubiak’s offense: Expect West Coast elements, quick timing throws, and a willingness to use RPOs and run-pass complement concepts. Kubiak’s presence means playcalling continuity, with Janocko handling game-planning and QB preparation.
- Emphasis on quarterback mechanics and decision-making: Janocko’s track record suggests attention to completion percentage, pre-snap reads and third-down efficiency.
- Adaptability: Janocko has worked with both mobile and pocket passers, which should let the Raiders tailor their approach to the personnel they actually have — and the likely roster additions in the offseason and draft.
The roster fit and implications
- Quarterback development: If the Raiders are leaning into a young QB (including any 2026 draft pick or recent acquisition), Janocko’s experience with young signal-callers will be central to their progression.
- Offensive line and run game: The Raiders’ 2025 offense struggled in many areas. Janocko’s arrival won’t instantly fix line play or run-blocking, but his history of integrating passing concepts that help neutralize defensive pressure could buy time for the unit to improve.
- Coaching continuity: Several members of Kubiak’s Seattle staff are joining Las Vegas, which suggests a cohesive installation process and a quicker ramp-up during spring and training camp.
Things to watch this season
- How early Janocko’s concepts appear in offseason practices and whether the offense shows cleaner timing and fewer turnovers in the preseason.
- Quarterback progress on completion rate, third-down conversion and decision-making under pressure — areas Janocko has influenced in prior stops.
- Play-caller dynamics between Kubiak and Janocko in games: will Kubiak maintain playcalling control, or will Janocko have in-game autonomy on certain packages?
A few data-backed expectations: Seattle’s offense was top-10 in scoring during the Super Bowl season Janocko coached there; Derek Carr’s efficiency numbers under Janocko in New Orleans were notably strong; and Justin Fields’ growth while Janocko was on staff with the Bears showed an ability to coach both the pass and QB mobility into the offense.
Quick snapshot of why fans should care
- This is a hire that blends familiarity with fresh authority: a trusted Kubiak aide stepping into a coordinator role.
- The Raiders’ offense needs culture and structure; Janocko’s background suggests he brings both teaching chops and modern schematic ideas.
- For fans hoping to see a turnaround, this hire raises legitimate optimism — not guaranteed, but sensible.
Immediate takeaways
- Janocko’s hire signals a continuity-first rebuild under Klint Kubiak’s leadership.
- He brings strong quarterback development credentials and experience from a recent championship staff.
- Expect a West Coast/RPO-leaning offense with an emphasis on timing, third-down efficiency and quarterback mechanics.
My take
This is a smart, low-drama hire. The Raiders didn’t bring in a headline-grabbing, high-variance play-caller; they added a detailed-minded coach from a successful staff who knows how to teach quarterbacks and install structure. For a team that needs foundational upgrades more than flashy schematic changes, Janocko fits the checklist: familiar to the head coach, proven in player development roles, and experienced across multiple offensive systems. The bigger question remains the same — can the Raiders fix the offensive trenches and give Janocko a quarterback and line that let his concepts breathe? If they do, this hire could look very shrewd by season’s end.
Sources
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Raiders name Andrew Janocko Offensive Coordinator — Las Vegas Raiders.
https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-name-andrew-janocko-offensive-coordinator -
Raiders hire Seahawks QBs coach Andrew Janocko as offensive coordinator — NFL.com.
https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-set-to-hire-seahawks-qbs-coach-andrew-janocko-as-offensive-coordinator/ -
Seahawks Add John Benton, Andrew Janocko & Michael Byrne To Coaching Staff — Seattle Seahawks.
https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-add-john-benton-andrew-janocko-michael-byrne-to-coaching-staff -
Andrew Janocko provides quarterback insight for Las Vegas Raiders offense — SilverAndBlackPride.
https://www.silverandblackpride.com/las-vegas-raiders-analysis/122417/andrew-janocko-provides-quarterback-insight-for-las-vegas-raiders-offense
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