Who Will Coach the Raiders Next? Betting Odds Reveal the Favorites

The NFL coaching carousel is in full swing. And with it, the betting odds are heating up. Currently, the spotlight is on Brian Flores, the Vikings defensive coordinator. He's the top pick to land the Raiders' head coach job, with odds at +175 on DraftKings. Flores's contract with the Vikings is up. He's free to explore other opportunities. Even if he re-signs with Minnesota, he can still leave for a head coaching role elsewhere. There's buzz about a potential "Patriot Way" reunion in Las Vegas. This would involve Flores as head coach and Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator.But Flores isn't the only name in the mix. Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is next, with odds at +800. 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and former coach Mike McCarthy both have +1000 odds. Other contenders include Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken, and Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, all at +1200 or higher. Then there's Bill Belichick, with +1600 odds. While it's highly unlikely, stranger things have happened. Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden is also in the mix, with long odds at 40-1. It's not out of the question that owner Mark Davis could push for Gruden's return. The betting odds are just one piece of the puzzle. They reflect public opinion and betting patterns, not necessarily the team's actual plans. Time will tell who the Raiders ultimately choose.