Las Vegas Raiders stunned by coaching candidate Kliff Kingsbury backing out of deal as fans gasp 'that's wild'
NFL offensive coordinator candidate has withdrawn himself from consideration for the Las Vegas Raiders job.
After it was being reported that Kingsbury would develop into the subsequent offensive coordinator for the Raiders, it seems contract talks broke down.
Kingsbury was one in every of no less than five candidates who interviewed for the position with the Raiders.
Other recognized candidates are former Chicago Bears O.C. Luke Getsy, former Cleveland Browns coach Alex Van Pelt, Pittsburgh Steelers receivers coach Mike Sullivan, and UCLA coach Chip Kelly.
Kingsbury worked with USC as the Trojans' quarterbacks coach, working alongside prime NFL Draft prospect Caleb Williams.
His providers have been thought-about by a number of NFL teams this offseason with the interest of reuniting Williams together with his coach.
Kingsbury has a strong monitor document with producing star NFL quarterbacks.
He drafted Kyler Murray during his time as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals and in addition coached Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield throughout his tenure at Texas Tech.
Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce stated he needed a "minimal 24 points" from whoever he hires as offensive coordinator in his introductory press conference.
Kingsbury would have fit that invoice nicely, averaging 23.6 points per recreation during his 4 years in Arizona.
The Raiders went 8-9 in the 2023 season, however improved when Pierce took over as interim head coach. He completed the season 5-Four and went Three-1 in divisional play.
Their center of the street report leaves them with the No. 13 decide, a troublesome spot to select a quarterback with the perfect prospects anticipated to go within the top-three picks.
A type of picks belongs to the Washington Commanders, who at the moment are thought-about the favorites to sign Kingsbury as their offensive coordinator.
NFL fans have been baffled by the state of affairs with Kingsbury and the Raiders and shared it on Twitter.
"So wait Kliff Kingsbury withdrew from turning into the Raiders OC? I'm wondering what occurred? that's wild," one fan stated.
"@KliffKingsbury glad u again out , you wasnt prepared for the RAIDERS WAY anyhow #dodgedabullet there #raiders#RaiderNation he wasnt ready he a clown!!!" one other fan stated.
"Naw, Kliff Kingsbury pulling a Kliff Kingsbury!" a 3rd fan stated.
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