The Las Vegas Raiders had Kliff Kingsbury as their new offensive coordinator… until they didn’t.
On Saturday, news broke from ESPN’s Adam Schefter that a reported snag in contract negotiations led Kingsbury to withdraw himself from the role.
His departure leaves the Raiders now looking for a replacement after zeroing in on the former Arizona Cardinals coach to call plays on offense for Las Vegas.
While there are still quality candidates available for Vegas, it’s not common to see such a quick reversal after he was expected to land the job just a couple of days ago.
It’s a very strange series of events, as Schefter noted that Kingsbury is now being tabbed as a possible candidate for Dan Quinn’s Washington Commanders in the same role.
Regarding the Raiders and Kliff Kingsbury: Contract talks broke down.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 3, 2024
Former Cardinals’ HC Kliff Kingsbury, who was close to becoming the Raiders’ offensive coordinator, is a leading candidate to become the Commanders’ offensive coordinator, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 3, 2024
As you can imagine, NFL fans had plenty of jokes at the ready for Kingsbury’s abrupt departure from a job he was expected to land just a few days ago.
“Best coaching staff in the AFC west” is that what that Raider fan said??? https://t.co/drGd16lml2 pic.twitter.com/Ijd1aMCktY
— Eddie_King (@Friar2Bolts) February 3, 2024
Once again, clock management issues https://t.co/jW8nTl3CC9
— Sarah Kezele 🌵 (@SarahKezele) February 3, 2024
Can we be a normal organization for 5 minutes https://t.co/brVqtOod6I
— Scott Sullivan (@ScottSully24) February 3, 2024
A live look of Kliff Kingsbury in Las Vegas https://t.co/9PsPHQzZCU pic.twitter.com/gs0emTjTEJ
— Brad Henson Productions (@BradHensonPro) February 3, 2024
Saw the disorganization and pulled a Spongebob? 😂 https://t.co/GJNGFHNvqK pic.twitter.com/R5PqgWcYfT
— AROD – Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) February 3, 2024
"We're picking 13th???" https://t.co/2rzwPhpLgC pic.twitter.com/u0ynqO5EPS
— Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) February 3, 2024
Chip Kelly you are a Raider 😂😂 https://t.co/x6oXelw2jZ pic.twitter.com/GVk6t8TOaG
— LB (@larryberry33) February 3, 2024
For what it’s worth, Kliff, I totally get it. https://t.co/ks3qXZO3pf pic.twitter.com/jUma3rka0d
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) February 3, 2024
Hey @Eagles can we get the official announcement on Kellen Moore now 😅 https://t.co/hQ9WYAPDi6
— The Philly Special (@thePHIspecial) February 3, 2024
They must’ve told Kliff that he had to move Davante around the formation https://t.co/G8qH3QKeBO
— JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB) February 3, 2024
When you find out the #Bears aren’t trading the pick…. https://t.co/TuwCyj4UJy
— Austin F (@BadTakeFuges) February 3, 2024
when u find out the raiders don’t have what it takes to trade up for Caleb https://t.co/TmUKCjUctt
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) February 3, 2024
