BREAKING: Significant Raiders GM/Coaching Search Update

[@miketapscott6819]

Thank you for the update Hondo! As a Raider fan since the 60’s, my wish is that this younger generation can see the greatness of the Raiders like I know. This organization use to lead the league in innovation and equity as well as wins. We won all the time back then. I don’t care if it’s Brady or whomever bringing us back to glory. It will just be nice to see a competent well run competitive franchise once more

[@aaronguerrero5272]

I agree 100 percent the fire 🔥 that burns bright is the will to win!!!

[@MeMyself-y2e]

I FEEL YOU OG!!! I'M 47 YEARS OLD.... I'M A DIE HARD MEMBER OF THE LOS ANGELES RAAAAIIIIDDDDEEEERRRRS NATION 4 LYFE OR NO LYFE ☠️ COME TO THE DARKSIDE BEN JOHNSON!!! & GET EMBRACED WITH UNCONDITIONAL LOVE & SUPPORT IN THE BLACK HOLE☠️

[@mikhailkill]

…would like to thank the Pats for hiring Vrabel…he’s not the answer for the Raiders.

[@richardgonzales4516]

Damn hoping Ben Johnson will come

[@Mccray1986]

Pause😂😂😂😂

[@ECade-uu5re]

Ben Johnson is an excellent coach, and I would be excited to see him work his magic with a team led by Minshew or AOC at quarterback, especially given the challenge of having no running game.

[@ronaldmorgan7632]

@@ECade-uu5re So, you don't think they'll address issues like a poor running game? You think Johnson gets the same roster that they have now?

[@alexchavez3383]

If you're Ben or his agent, You interview with the Raiders first, make sure he gets out that everything was amazing, and up your offer from the other upcoming team interviews that you're more interested in

[@joesalyers208]

Will not happen Detroit is paying him hc money

[@Devroyal7]

Mark Davis has been here, Seymour was here last year. This is Tom Brady show. He isnt making decisions alone, but his voice is louder. Johnson doesnt take that interview without him. Brady brings instant credibility. He will be minority owner/President of football operations.

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Exactly.

[@eugenemason1808]

Bullshit! He has a voice, but not the final say!

[@joesalyers208]

We need a gm and seymore will put his foot down if Tom thinks he can call all shots we need to get this done to start talking to titans and patriots about trading up

[@justingale3463]

@@eugenemason1808 it’s literally Tom Brady lol he has the final say

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

@@joesalyers208 Trading up for what reason exactly? Who's worth trading up for ?

[@gil2864]

As a Raiders fan since 1967 ( Raiders lost to packers in Super Bowl), I, like many long time fans, have seen how great this organization once was one of the greatest sports organizations of all time.Every team respected the Raiders and it seemed that many teams feared playing them. The Raiders had the highest winning percentage in all of sports. Now this team is only a shell of what it once was. Al Davis for a great as he was, seemed to wane in his later years and lost some of that vision that made him one of the greatest football minds of All time. When Mark Davis took over this team, it lost its identity. So many coaching changes and instability. It has been difficult and disheartening to watch this organization become so irrelevant and difunctional. This once proud organization does not command any respect as it did for many years. Like all fans we hope that the new season will bring back the Raiders to relevance but I personally have had doubts and little optimism for so many years now . But this time I feel different , with Tom Brady there , I feel that the this team will become stable and relevant again. I hope this team returns to the greatness it once was. Go Raiders 2025!

[@davidclark3474]

Johnson HC, Spytek GM, Saleh DC would be insane

[@themasculineframe6880]

Facts!!!!! Let’s hope this happens or Dodds as GM wouldn’t be bad either

[@BulletBill-yb3ti]

Hondo works for the team. He will praise any new comer and will trash anyone who is on their way out.

[@origami9359]

If Tom Brady manages to get Ben Johnson as a HC and they win us a Super Bowl, I will legit buy a Tom Brady poster and bow down to it everytime the Raiders have a winning season.

[@jamesfiggins7757]

I'll get a Mark Davis haircut if they win the Super Bowl

[@mxracer1jc]

@@jamesfiggins7757I will get the bowl cut as well.

[@themasculineframe6880]

@@jamesfiggins7757😂😂😂

[@joesalyers208]

I'm so confused I thought brady couldn't be involved but ok

[@Nsgx_mackin]

That’s a stretch bro lol we haven’t won since I’ve been born

[@lvmaximus3321]

Uncle Hondo!!!! Working hard for Raider Nation !!!! Thank you sir!!!!

[@derekbrantley1687]

This is the same guy that gassed up Luke Getsy the entire training camp.

[@Mar-ri2iq]

Hondo Back Tracks all the time, especially when Zeigler and McDumbass were in charge.

[@jam4355]

Yeah. Hondo made Getsy sound like the next best option 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@justingale3463]

That’s an opinion though. These are facts

[@marcuscooper9544]

To be fair... Getsy's system (as shown in training camp) wasn't the problem, it was his awful, blinkered play-calling... which wasn't evident until the games actually started.

[@The_Weldinat0r]

@@marcuscooper9544Just like McDaniels, amazing system, terrible game management

[@joenieto5424]

Please stop saying your not a fan, I respect listening to you. I know a fan when I see one.

[@lanceshaw4421]

I hope whoever we hire embraces the Raider culture

[@ScottCh-dw7ig]

Not being a jerk, but the Raiders culture has been awful for the last 2+ decades. Time for a culture shift.

[@shannonbeaty102]

@@ScottCh-dw7igtrue story. The Raiders culture right now is lose a lot and get arrested from time to time….

[@ONESIMPLYDOES]

What is that exactly?

[@SacUp7819]

Losing? And firing?

[@bigalsnow8199]

They have no culture 😔 except Mark Davis money saving methods.

[@grumpyazzmexican6362]

How is this breaking news when everyone has been talking about this all last week?

[@mikehaisten7910]

This is the way it's been all year, late news and poor insight and predictions

[@ThePickIsInPodcast]

As much as I really like Ben Johnson, I really hope the Raiders do not take the Gruden approach with him and give him final say on all personnel decisions. Crippling a GM to the wants of a coach never works out well.

[@user-hh5rn4jz6o]

Amen!

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

You did watch the video, right? I get the impression that wouldn't happen if Hondo is right.

[@ThePickIsInPodcast]

@@PhilAndersonOutside yes I did watch the video! Mark just has a history of giving one person too much power versus having an organizational distribution of power. This year actually being first in a long time.

[@murfdizzle4shizzle]

I don’t think Ben Johnson wants to be the GM. He just wants assurances that he will have input so he can be confident he is working with someone who shares the same vision. The Raiders have spoken about their focus on organizational alignment, so this should also be what the Raiders want. Our problem is giving unqualified and under qualified individuals that much juice.

[@ThePickIsInPodcast]

@@murfdizzle4shizzle I completely agree! I believe the Raiders have learned from their mistakes from the most part. At least they hired people who know not to make them. My comment was more of thought than a prediction.

[@ChrisGarduno]

Amazing insight man thanks!

[@deezgotcha8166]

Thanks Hondo appreciate your content.

[@patt1sYT]

HC Ben Johnson(Current OC for Detroit Lions) / GM John Spytek (Current Assistant GM of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

[@SacUp7819]

Currently Asst GM

[@CarlosDiaz-mi6zs]

If Ben Johnson is hired he will likely bring Ray Agnew on as our GM

[@patt1sYT]

@@CarlosDiaz-mi6zs I could definitely see that as well!

[@dannylamby]

Write the check Mark! And if Tom really gets this done it would be a huge first step into his ownership

[@briangunter221]

This makes me happy. Between hiring ex-head coaches and splash names, I'd just love to see a young, smart group of men get the reigns and lead us out of the gutter.

[@sean8060]

I just wanna say as a very frustrated season-ticket holder, you have my utmost respect. There are a lot of Talking Heads out there, clowns really. And it’s not because you’re giving this very positive report, it’s because you always say it like it is. Your sources are obviously legit. And you clearly have a passion for the game. Thank you for your diligence and keeping us informed.

[@ChrisBo1980]

Did anyone take anything away from this ?

[@jorgerivera5374]

So what’s the new news other then what we already know, There “enamored “ by Ben Johnson and he’s obviously the top candidate. Good to hear raiders are saying they’d give Ben Johnson time to develop qb draft new players patience , and spytech leading candidate for GM

[@WayneVidzicki]

Get into it - I should just fast forward for like 15 minutes

[@kalanipickard3861]

I 2x his videos 🤙

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Up the speed to 1.5x

[@greenenergydevelopment2146]

Hondo is loosing it lol 😂😂😂😂

[@kevinwebster2361]

Just wish Hondo would take a break from Preaching once in a while

[@kevinwebster2361]

Mark Davis has to be the Worst Brand Manager of all time. Mark doesn't realize NOR Care that Brady is Kryptonite to most Raider fans.

[@jordideraiders5013]

I really wish you're right for the first time

[@rogersmith626]

Thanks for the detailed update. Look forward to what is next…

[@Magesty923]

Sounds good. Spytek has done a great job being a part of that Tampa franchise

[@ChrisLML12]

Uncle Hondo doing the work as always

[@RaiderSmitty]

Great Update Hondo! I’m more excited about John Spytek than Johnson. A great GM is the key imo.

[@gilrodriguez7011]

Thank you Mr. Hondo for your reporting. I would love for the Raiders to target and get the names mentioned. The NFL is a better league when the Raiders are relevant...LOL GO RAIDERS!!!

[@dariuspowell7130]

I’m a Raiders fan but the NFL has done very well while.the Raiders have been a joke.

[@yannipolyzos8231]

Sooo… it took 23 minutes for him to tell us the raiders like Ben Johnson after his interview?? After he told us that they shouldn’t hire a first time head coach….. got it

[@SgtSam1]

Oh good, another rookie head coach incoming 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@familyovereverything1794]

I really hope so man! This would be a dream come true

[@rollen901]

McDaniels was suppose to be long term. But fans demanded he be gone and players. But McDaniels came in and acted like he was an established coach and got rid of fan favorites like Carr and renfrow. That rubbed us wrong.

[@revolutionaries-Today]

As a 50 yr Raider I been waiting for YEARS for us to get rid of Carr ...he made our decade a losing one after his broken leg He became a coward when he thought pressure was coming. That was tghe only thing I am glad of & now New Orleans is where we were.. Before you say look at our QB room I say to you we need that & with Carr we never went after a better qb because he is MID & at times makes u think he can win

[@dnice4145]

Fan favorite like Carr? Lol. Getting rid of Carr was the one good thing McDaniels did.

[@silversurfer8935]

PREACH!

[@jorgerivera5374]

Mcdummy was also a jerk to alpha males this nerdy asshole talking down to alpha males , they wanted to beat him up not a leader of men. We can’t be listening to fans on what they say but if whoever the coach is that has never been a head you run the risk of them not being a leader of men.

[@SacUp7819]

​@@silversurfer8935preach lies lol

[@pigspigs76]

7:36 why would it? The price of tickets has gone up majorly every season .. fans eat the cost of every bad business decision

[@LubeGehrig]

Even though i expect you people to be stupid, it still surprises me how stupid you people actually are.

[@pigspigs76]

@ 🤡🤡🤡

[@hyoyoon]

Keep hope alive! Thanks for the insights Hondo

[@loyalman692ndaccount]

Hondo,and mitch you guys are the best hard working raider news guys on here!

[@acerodriguez6884]

He Spent 23 minutes telling us absolutely nothing new and verbatim what we’ve been hearing for days from everybody in the media lol 😂 only he makes it sound like this is new cuz ours from him but thanks anyways

[@lenvance8160]

Very exciting. The Brady effect is real.

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Yep. Raiders are Tom's Brady's team now. The days of Mark Davis calling up really old advisers like Ken Herock, Ron Wolf and Mike Ornstein, who were friends with his dad, are over.

[@marcuscooper9544]

One of the reasons that Johnson is considering us is that we fired Telesco - Johnson wants a say, or possibly to flat out select, his own general manager. I'd be surprised if we simply hired someone else from a different team - the assistant in Detroit has been mentioned.

[@Fish-r1g]

Breaking? This all has been reported 3 days ago.

[@bptrucker2246]

I hope who ever the hire they just win. That will take care of everything else culture what ever

[@X-Saruman]

If Brady removed Telesco, I’m all in. If he’s talking patience and development in these interviews I’m stunned! Will top coaches come to the Raiders? Not until we have a history of being consistent with making good decisions.

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Presuming Raiders get Ben, what are your thoughts on him bringing Hendon Hooker over with him? He was a huge talent in college but tore his ACL at the worst time, couldn't participate in the Combine or his Pro Day, and fell to the Lions in the draft. He's been healthy a while now, but sitting on the bench there, learning from Ben. I'll believe Ben is the HC when I hear he's signed the contract though.

[@ElliotShields-lm4xd]

Consistency only comes when an organization stops the revolving door coaching carousel

[@markballard1515]

I would be just as happy with Pete Carrol.

[@dariuspowell7130]

Not

[@ChrisBo1980]

Yes agreed. I prefer carroll. Proven hc

[@markballard1515]

@ why not?

[@ricorashid1700]

NO!

[@riikyramirez6547]

if he wasn't 73 I'd agree

[@raidermike3244]

Great job Hondo!!!🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@kirklackey6326]

We all know whos really in charge now and its probably a good thing

[@X4Y7Z0]

Did he ever release the Adams drama that was being teased for months?

[@rollen901]

Ben Johnson. I love his offense

[@joeparks284]

Deion Sanders would be an example the leftover I was talking about when every other candidate has signed with other teams and we are desperate because we took too long making a decision.

[@realFlanch]

If you go back over the last 4 or so off sessons ...its literally the same shit.

[@robcampbell9798]

Hondo you never get to the point. Dang it man.

[@18letter33]

Hire champ Kelly

[@ed-iu2lj]

Thank you!

[@jamiecsala8449]

I love all the comments about ben johnson like these people know him personally and they somehow know exactly what the guy is gonna do and how he thinks

[@MarkSalter-sb6em]

Hoping for Ben but be pleased with Pete

[@ceezelio710]

Also, i hope we go with best player available again in draft. So, maybe Graham from Wolverine’s or Carter from Penn State would be cool!

[@FireJMD]

Thrilled if johnson/spytek. This is the answer

[@joeparks284]

My real concern is Mark Davis usually takes his sweet time interviewing and hiring a head coach and there is a tendency of good HC candidates all being hired and off the table while Mark takes his time, does his due diligence. Leaving the Raiders with leftovers. Happened with Denns Allen and McDaniels

[@SacUp7819]

Interesting considering McDaniels was the 2nd HC hired in 2022, Hired AP before any head coach hires, Gruden was the first HC hired in 2018. You are just making things up.

[@joeparks284]

@Casper-p9w As I said, it's what happened with Dennis Allen. Jack Del Rio wasnt Marks 1st choice either as I recall, though he was a good pick. Also Al Davis had that same issue in addition no self respecting HC wanting to play for Al because hw was the one calling all the shots, and the HC had no authority basically and the players knew it. They should have interviewed others over AP and didn't. Aame with McDaniels

[@SacUp7819]

@@joeparks284 a ALLEN was the 3rd HC hired in 2012 , and you didn't just say Allen you said its the usual for him and you specifically mentioned Allen and McDaniels, then in your very next paragraph you said you didn't, because you just don't tell the truth, it what is is, you are like moat of this embarrassing fanbase.

[@SacUp7819]

@@joeparks284 keep trying yout nonsense with someone else kid, its not going to work with me. Try chat sports those people are more your speed

[@davidjohn2058]

Hope you are right Hondo!!!

[@murfdizzle4shizzle]

This sounds like the Raiders using Hondo to refute the claim that TB12 is running things, both for their own dignity and to leave the door open for Tom to keep making money at Fox. Not throwing shade, Hondo. Just smells a little suspect. Of course the rest of the ownership is involved. The question is how much, or more importantly, who is bringing new ideas to the table? Nothing changed until Tom arrived. We still haven’t changed, but the process feels different. We will see if Tom has enough juice to create positive change in year one. If he does, salute to Mark for understanding his value and fighting the good fight to get him here. It may turn out to be a significant step toward long term success for the Raiders…but only time will tell. Go Raiders. 💪🏻

[@silversurfer8935]

Sounds like Duece Gruden is good as gone

[@Mar-ri2iq]

Thank God

[@ricorashid1700]

Good riddance. He should have left with his Dad.

[@mikehaisten7910]

​@ricorashid1700 we have had to many injuries due to poor conditioning

[@obrapro]

Jordan is the greatest basketball player and was trash as an owner. There is absolutely NO PROOF that Brady can build a championship organization with zero experience. A lot of people are winners but not all winners can be competent and solid organization leaders and developers.

[@raysaldivar6119]

Debbie DOWNER , go away and pic another team if ur a RAIDER FAN , negative energy

[@psra8er512]

Tom Brady should be the GM. Maybe he already is, and they're keeping it quiet. Anythings possible with the Raiders.

[@Justintime-z4d]

Dam actually new information I hadn’t heard before, this GM candidate Spyteck, let’s see if your right Hondo

[@mattturner7531]

Kingsbury gave Las Vegas the cold shoulder when it was clear they wouldn't have one of the young quarterbacks from the draft in the organization - he bolted to Washington, they're 14-5 and just won a playoff game. Vegas is in the cellar. Ben Johnson might do the same.

[@steveryono1112]

Marc Davis is a prime example of genius skipping a generation.

[@mikehaisten7910]

Typical nothing burger Hondo rambling of everything we have already heard

[@rich.e.1786]

Everyone has their guy in mind but conducting extensive interviews to hire the best candidate is all I can ask for.

[@jamesbey8779]

We KNOW Marc Davis will spend MONEY. He's PAYING 3 Coaches not to coach right now!

[@ohnojoe1076]

He was absolutely their top choice. He had no interest in the Raiders until Tom got involved.

[@mikenelson3134]

The Raiders had several chances with coaches, gms,and trophy players, #1 drafts. It's Mark Davis is the common Denominator.

[@jerrameyarbrough2186]

Aidan O’Connell is the guy! The kids a star. People are just blind and don’t recognize real talent. I believe Aidan will do really well with Ben Johnson. Jarod Goff doesn’t run much either. He stands in the pocket and throws darts like Aidan O’Connell. Tom Brady never ran much either. One of the best to ever play the game. O’Connell makes throws that most rookies can’t.

[@robertspock6954]

How about the raiders using their first round and one of their third round picks to the Vikings for JJ McCarthy 1:06

[@themasculineframe6880]

That would be the most ignorant move ever! Trade a 1st and 3rd on a QB that’s coming back from an injury and isn’t proven? You can’t be serious!!! 😂😂

[@aguy6641]

The biggest question is does Ben Johnson want it we know the Raiders want him.

[@UpsonPrattJr.]

Another big question is: what is the guarantee that Johnson will be a good head coach? We're just hoping and praying he will be.

[@michaellogan2204]

That’s a great report

[@YD-0223]

The coach he’s talking about is Kliff Kingsbury

[@ak201jc]

Thank you unk, for the update

[@cedricmoore8053]

Thank you Hondo

[@marcuscooper9544]

I'd be surprised if Johnson would sign for less than $20m per year - 5 years $100m seems likely.

[@TSuddSudduth]

Personally, I believe Brady is going offensive guy as a head coach. I don’t think any raider fan could be disappointed in that because the offensive minded coach will demand the Raiders do something at the quarterback position I.e. Get a franchise quarterback. However, if they were to Go with a defensive minded coach Brian Florez has to be the top candidate has the best defense in football in my opinion with our players that we have on defense, we would have a lights out defense. Let’s Go Raiders. love your channel Hondo keep up the good work

[@loganwilliams3858]

Would you rather live in Vegas or Chicago. Let’s get real! Plus the tax on contracts plays into this decision for Ben.

[@MANN8118]

That’s Cap Hondo, Any GM job is a dream job

[@a-teamofrealestate2026]

good points

[@gregorytyussr4570]

We Need Ben Johnson and a QB with the first pick or Abdul Carter.

[@BigRedRaider]

What's the word on DC?

[@InstituteOfLos]

Johnson would be good because he has had success with Goff who is similar to O'connell. Still bring a QB though. 🤙🏼

[@dariuspowell7130]

Detroit has a great offensive line. It’s not all Ben Johnson. Brad Holmes (GM) has built a great roster. He too came from the Rams like Goff.

[@tonyalvarez1462]

Ok I get it & hope all that is accurate... But please next time just spit it out man...

[@loyalman692ndaccount]

Hope we get this wizard ben.hondo in your opinion who would johnson hire as gm oc dc etc? Carroll my backup coach then ravens oc. Flores saleh be great dcs. Spytek what a great name get him spy on the hated kc queefs lol!

[@4RXLA]

As soon as Mayo was fired, everyone knew Vrabel was going to NE. Kraft wishing he hired Vrabel last year.

[@DeRock0101]

Ben Johnson please please please I’ll literally cry

[@leonhughes5332]

Let's keep repeating ourselves

[@christopherleonard8313]

With mccarthy probably out now. I could see jones throw whatever ben johnson would want since they have more money than the raiders do. And they have a qb. Well better than who the corporate raiders have.

[@joeparks284]

The issue will he taking too much time deciding

[@ResplendentRaider]

Money and power is what will be given if they land Johnson.

[@ThePhillsilvajr]

Something AP wasn’t given. Half the money and no power to draft up for Daniel’s.

[@ResplendentRaider]

@ yeah but lets keep it a buck, AP jumped many lines to become a HC. Its plenty takes years to become a legit HC candidate and he basically did it over night. I think he could still get there. Get another positions coach job with a team, work up to DC , then go from there.

[@ThePhillsilvajr]

@@ResplendentRaider I agree with you, AP skipped a lot of lines, but has seen how it works being a player. You can also keep it buck that Brady skipped a lot of lines by jumping to the acting GM of the team. It has to go both lanes and not just one lane. Respect your reply, I have to agree with you and just wanted to add to the conversation. Much respect

[@ResplendentRaider]

@ yeah but Brady is a minority owner, much different than being a HC. He put up the bread to have a stake in the team.

[@ThePhillsilvajr]

@@ResplendentRaider Brady is acting GM, ownership or not. He wants his guys and it’s a power move. Without a pro bowl caliber QB / def. You can’t go far in the afc west. It’s a power move and not qualify move

[@ProjectSimusFlorida]

Maybe Ben Johnson can make AOC play like Jared golf we can all wish

[@rollen901]

A great OC probably can. We have to fix our oline also. Build through the trenches and get a double headed monster in run game

[@ProjectSimusFlorida]

@ we can only hope for that. I just wanna win. I’m so tired of the Raiders being more interesting in the off-season. I’ve been a fan since 1970. I watched the immaculate reception happen on TV live I was a raider fan ever since. The only time I quit watching was the jaMarcus Russell days.

[@dariuspowell7130]

It doesn’t work like that. Jared Goff was a #1 overall draft pick and took the Rams to the Super Bowl.

[@j.michael]

@@dariuspowell7130Tom Brady was a 6th round pick….what is your point? Purdy was a 7th round pick, Kurt Warner was not even picked….Russell Wilson was a 3rd rounder. if the Qb fits the scheme and the team plays as a unit at a high level then it doesn’t matter. I will not bother listing how many 1st overall or even 1st round picks flopped. If the fit is right, it will work. If not then move on.

[@ProjectSimusFlorida]

@ I can wish at this point

[@itk.r8rsn8k15]

I'd be happy with either Carroll or Johnson.

[@jamiecsala8449]

Maybe Mark shouldn't be heavily involved...if he has been in the past he needs to stop, if he hasn't been in the past then he needs to at least try it, do the opposite of whatever he's been doing because he hasn't been working for a very long time....let the goat run the show

[@-PanzerRabbit-]

Brady is in charge of air pressure....

[@jamiecsala8449]

Id be happy with just a winning season

[@williemurphy2421]

LET'S GO BEN. LET'S GET IT. GO RAIDERS.

[@michaelsmith163]

But weren't you the one saying the org was this and that? When fans had questions, they were down played.