The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Browns</a> are looking for a new mentor for Shedeur Sanders. After firing Kevin Stefanski, the AFC North club has entered a heated battle with the Las Vegas Raiders for a top head coach candidate.



It has been a turbulent offseason for the Browns. The franchise parted ways with Kevin Stefanski following the 2025 NFL season and is now <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/shedeur-sanders-browns-learn-tough-update-in-race-for-ideal-kevin-stefanski-replacement" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">aggressively searching for the ideal replacement</a> to lead the next phase of the team.



A new name has emerged in the coaching search. According to reports, the Browns are set to interview Los Angeles Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, but they are not the only team interested in him.



<h2>Nate Scheelhaase emerges as a top-tier coaching candidate</h2>



With <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/not-shedeur-sanders-john-harbaugh-trending-towards-star-rookie-qbs-in-search-for-next-nfl-job" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Harbaugh reportedly trending toward other teams with star rookie quarterbacks</a>, the Browns have shifted their focus. Cleveland is still aiming for a high-upside head coach, and a potential hidden gem in Los Angeles may be ready for the opportunity.



Scheelhaase currently serves as the Rams’ pass game coordinator under Sean McVay. He drew interest for offensive coordinator roles last year but chose to remain in Los Angeles to continue working with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a>.



That decision appears to have paid off. Stafford has enjoyed one of his most productive seasons, and league insiders credit Scheelhaase as a key factor in that success. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Cleveland has formally requested an interview with him in the upcoming weeks.


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However, the Browns are not alone. The same report indicates that the Las Vegas Raiders are also planning to request an interview, setting up direct competition for Scheelhaase’s services.



<h2>Why the Raiders could be a more appealing landing spot</h2>



The Raiders fired Pete Carroll after the 2025 season and have turned to Tom Brady to help identify their next head coach. That involvement alone could make Las Vegas a more attractive destination for Scheelhaase.



The Raiders also hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, possess significant cap space, and feature young stars such as Brock Bowers, Ashton Jeanty, and Maxx Crosby. With more financial flexibility and roster-building freedom, Scheelhaase may see Las Vegas as a better opportunity than Cleveland, where resources to build around Shedeur Sanders could be more limited.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a> won the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> seven times as a player, but now he wants to win a championship as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. However, the first experiment with Pete Carroll as head coach was a complete failure.



Carroll has already been fired, and the search for his replacement has now begun with a very attractive incentive for any aspiring candidates: the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 Draft and the possibility of starting from scratch with Fernando Mendoza or Dante Moore as franchise quarterback.



The list of available names continues to grow as the days go by. In fact, the entire NFL landscape has changed with the departure of John Harbaugh from Baltimore. However, Brady could have a surprise name in mind.



<h2>Who could be next Raiders head coach?</h2>



Brian Flores could be the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. In a very significant move in recent days, oddsmakers have made him the clear favorite to get the job over names like Klint Kubiak, Kevin Stefanski, or John Harbaugh.


 

 


That would align with the report by Mike Florio that came out at the beginning of the week, in which he mentioned Tom Brady’s plan would be to bring in the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings as Pete Carroll’s replacement.



“There’s a rumor currently making the rounds that, once Brady rolls up his sleeves, he’ll make the case for bringing in Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.”


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<h2>Raiders are ready to choose their next QB</h2>



Faced with the decision for their next quarterback between Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore, a key factor for the Raiders will be the offensive coordinator. Florio already mentioned that Brady already has the man to serve as possible mentor for any rookie.



“As the chatter goes, Flores would be the head coach, and former Giants coach Brian Daboll would be the offensive coordinator. Like Flores, Daboll has extensive experience with the Patriot Way. Daboll was there for the first three Super Bowl wins of the Brady/Belichick era, and for two of the second trio of championships.”

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Las Vegas Raiders</a> are in the market for a new head coach. Reports indicate that Tom Brady, the team’s co-owner, will have the final say in the decision, and he is now looking to poach two key members of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denver Broncos</a>’ coaching staff to fill the vacancy.



After the 2025 NFL season came to an end, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/raiders-fire-pete-carroll-what-was-his-record-and-contract-in-las-vegas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Raiders decided to part ways with head coach Pete Carroll</a>. With the franchise seeking a fresh direction, attention has quickly turned to Denver, where two highly regarded coaches have emerged as potential candidates.



According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Media, the Raiders plan to interview Broncos quarterbacks coach and pass game coordinator Davis Webb, along with defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, for their head coaching position. Both are considered among the most sought-after coaching candidates in the league.



<h2>Two different mindsets</h2>



The Raiders appear open-minded in their search, showing no clear preference between an offensive or defensive head coach. Ultimately, the organization’s priority is finding a leader capable of delivering sustained success.



Webb has played a key role in the development of Bo Nix since the quarterback’s arrival in Denver. While Nix is not yet viewed as an elite signal-caller, his improvement has been noticeable—something the Raiders have sorely lacked at the position since Derek Carr’s departure.



Vance Joseph, meanwhile, has built what many consider one of the strongest defenses in the NFL. However, his previous stint as the Broncos’ head coach produced mixed results, leading some teams to question whether he is better suited as a top-tier coordinator rather than the leader of an entire roster.


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<h2>No need to rush</h2>



While the Raiders want to secure their next head coach, there is no urgency to rush the process. The franchise plans to thoroughly explore all available options ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft in order to make the best possible hire.



According to reports, the Raiders have three interviews scheduled this week. Still, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ravens-fire-john-harbaugh-his-record-in-baltimore-and-potential-landing-spots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Harbaugh now available after the Ravens fired him</a>, he could emerge as a top target—though he is also expected to draw interest from several other NFL teams.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Las Vegas Raiders</a> made the decision to relieve Pete Carroll from the head coaching duties, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. After a first -and last- season with the team, the former Super Bowl champion coach won’t be back with the team.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pete-carroll" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carroll</a> and the Raiders ended with a 3-14 record, the worst in the NFL. In fact, the Raiders will have the first pick in the draft. As for his contract, Carroll signed a three-year, $45 million deal. Now, the Raiders owe him roughly $30 million. 



The Raiders also had an awful recent history regarding the head coach. Since 2021, they’ve had four different head coaches. First it was Jon Gruden, who then was fired and it’s still an ongoing process. Then they tried the Josh McDaniels experiment, which was just bad. Antonio Pierce then was hired as interim, and then appointed as official coach but didn’t work either. Now, Pete Carroll lasted a year. 



<h2>Tom Brady will spearhead the new HC hunt</h2>



Adam Schefter also reported that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brady</a> and Raiders general manager John Spytek will take the duties of finding the team’s next head coach. Brady is not a fan of losing football games, so the intensity in this search will be at an all-time high. Also, Spytek’s seat might be in jeopardy, so he will also try to nail the new signing.



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Brady got his minority stake thanks at a premium value because majority owner Mark Davis wanted to get a new culture going into the team. It’s time to use that to get a new head coach. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/tom-brady-reportedly-eyes-former-patriots-coaches-for-raiders-with-pete-carroll-seemingly-out" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">It was reported that Brady would have two former Patriots coaches as possible arrivals to the Raiders</a>.


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<h2>The Raiders have too many holes to fill</h2>



The head coach is one of them, but it’s not the only one. The Raiders need to decide if they trust <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/geno-smith" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Geno Smith</a> one more year or not. They also need huge help in the offensive line, offensive coordinator and defensive backs. 



The fact is that they need to get huge investments and nail pretty much all the decisions they do in this <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> offseason. Also, the fact that they play in a hugely competitive division like the AFC West makes this an even more uphill battle.

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The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a narrow 12-14 defeat against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders">Las Vegas Raiders</a> in Week 18 of the NFL regular season, closing a disappointing campaign that many will quickly forget. Beyond the loss, the Chiefs faced lingering questions about the potential retirement of their star tight end, Travis Kelce.



Kelce’s longtime teammate, defensive standout Chris Jones, spoke after the game about Kelce’s future. According to Jones, it appeared Kelce was not finished playing and would likely return to the Chiefs.



“I’m not buying it, he’ll be back next year,” Jones said. When asked if he could promise Kelce would return, he added, “I can’t promise you anything about another man.” His comments offered hope to Chiefs fans, even though Kelce has not consistently reached the peak level expected this season, but he remains a franchise legend.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Kelce</a> certainly has nothing left to prove. He ranks among the greatest tight ends in NFL history and achieved a historic milestone on Sunday, becoming the fastest tight end ever to reach 13,000 career receiving yards—an accomplishment matched by only two others in league history.



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<h2>Jones and Kelce, a Chiefs legacy</h2>



Kelce and Jones have been teammates for nearly a decade, ever since the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> selected Jones in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Together, they helped Kansas City secure three Super Bowl titles, establishing themselves as two of the most dominant players in the league at their respective positions.


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This marked the second consecutive offseason in which Kelce needed to decide whether to retire. Last year, he quickly opted to return, but heading into this offseason, he remained uncertain about whether he would continue playing.



If Kelce returns, as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-jones">Jones</a> anticipates, the Chiefs will aim to ensure he finishes his career on the highest note, with Patrick Mahomes healthy from a previous ACL injury and another playoff run on the horizon. Should Kelce retire, he will leave the league as one of the all-time greats at the tight end position.



<h2>What’s next for the Chiefs and Kelce?</h2>



The bigger question is what comes next. The Chiefs face a pivotal offseason with multiple potential roster changes, and with Kelce set to become a free agent, a return to Kansas City would likely require renegotiating his contract. Even so, it would be surprising to see him suit up for another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> team at this stage of his career.

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The 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Draft is on the clock. But how? The 2025 season playoffs haven’t even started. Well, the teams that are eliminated already know the order in which they will pick, hence, scouts are already looking to get names proposed to the front offices.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Raiders</a> won in Week 18 but still secured the first pick as they finished tied with the league-worst record but had the lowest strength of schedule. According to Tankathon, these are the top picks of the 2026 NFL Draft:



<ol><li>Raiders</li><li><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jets</a></li><li>Cardinals</li><li>Titans</li><li>Giants</li><li>Browns</li><li>Commanders</li><li>Saints</li><li>Chiefs</li><li>Bengals</li><li>Dolphins</li><li>Cowboys</li><li>Rams (via Falcons)</li><li>Buccaneers</li><li>Jets (via Colts)</li><li>Ravens*</li><li>Lions</li><li>Vikings</li></ol>



The Ravens pick could change depending on the result on Sunday Night Football against the Steelers.



<h2>The Giants shot themselves on the foot</h2>



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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giants</a> were well in the run to get the first pick and it was an incredible piece of news. After suffering brutal injuries to their best weapons (Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo), at least they have an intriguing prospect at quarterback like Jaxson Dart. They also fired the head coach. Having the first pick would’ve given the Giants incredible options. However, they won the last two games of the season and now are all the way relegated to the fifth pick.


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<h2>What happens with the other picks?</h2>



The other picks haven’t been determined yet because the playoff teams must settle the rest of the order. Once they get eliminated, a pick will be awarded to them. However, it remains to be seen how far the go, and in consequence, which pick they’ll get.

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When <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a> bought a minority ownership of the Las Vegas Raiders, he never thought what was coming. Born to be a winner, and developed into the greatest NFL player of all time, the now-owner doesn’t like losing one bit. Hence, he is already looking for a change that might include bringing former New England Patriots coaches and relieve Pete Carroll from his duties.



The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported last January that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Raiders</a> where “Tom’s show now”. Given that 90% of his GOAT status came as part of the New England Patriots, it’s not a coincidence that Brady is looking for former coaches of his to come into the building. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Brady would try to poach now-Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores as the head coach. He would also like to bring Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brian-flores" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flores</a> and Brady are said to have an incredible relationship. The no non-sense mentality of the coach fits perfectly with Brady. Flores was the Miami Dolphins head coach from 2019 to 2021. However, he spent time in different roles with the Patriots from 2004 to 2018.



<h2>Flores would take matters on the defense and culture</h2>



A strong character, Flores will bring a new culture to a team that desperately needs it. He will also bring defensive stability, given the fact that he is one of the best defensive coordinators in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>. His record as a head coach is 24-25, but his Dolphins tenured was marked by outside noise and controversy where he was unfairly treated by the franchise.



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As for the offense, Brian Daboll would be ideal. Daboll made his name by transforming Josh Allen from a raw product into one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Daboll had two stints on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patriots</a> prior to that. From 2000 to 2006, and then from 2013 to 2016. After the Bills, he took head coaching duties on the Giants where he won coach of the year, but then the team went spiraling down. His record on the Giants was 20-40. However, as an OC, he is excellent.


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<h2>Daboll could be useful if the Raiders draft a quarterback</h2>



While it seems like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pete-carroll" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pete Carroll</a> won’t come back for another season, another figure on the spotlight is veteran QB Geno Smith. With rumors saying the Raiders would like to draft Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza at the quarterback position. Mendoza has ability and raw skill but needs to develop, just as Allen a few years ago. The Raiders, and Brady, would count on Daboll to shape Mendoza into a certified franchise quarterback.



That would effectively mean the end for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/geno-smith" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Geno Smith</a>. The 35-year-old had a very underwhelming season, where he led the NFL in interceptions, throwing almost as much picks as he did touchdowns.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a> will close a tough season against the Las Vegas Raiders. Given the scenario and the context behind it, all eyes are on popstar Taylor Swift and if she will attend the game.



There is no confirmation yet to show if <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/taylor-swift" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Swift</a> will attend the game or not. Given that the game is in Las Vergas, that could mean she is not attending. After all, Swift usually attends home games only.



Having said that, there is a motivating factor for her to go watch this game. This is potentially Travis Kelce’s last game in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>. Given that Kelce and Swift are engaged, one could wonder if the tight end fiancé will be there.



There haven’t been any signs of Swift’s presence at Allegiant Stadium though, leading many to assume she is not in attendance today. However, she’s kept a low profile when watching Kelce’s games this year, so there’s a chance that the cameras simply haven’t spotted her yet.



<h2>Kelce’s farewell won’t be as hoped</h2>



Arguably the greatest tight end to ever play the game of football, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Travis Kelce</a> could have a lackluster end to a Hall of Fame career. Used to be competing for Super Bowl titles, if this is in fact the final act of Kelce’s career, it will be on a meaningless Week 18 game. With the Chiefs eliminated from playoff contention and Patrick Mahomes injured, Kelce’s potential last game could be easily forgotten and that just seems unfair.



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An 11-time Pro Bowler, four-time first-team All-Pro, Kelce is an undoutbed first ballot Hall of Famer. Kelce also helped the team to get three Super Bowl titles and, in his prime, was one of the most unguardable forces the NFL has ever seen.



<h2>Kelce and Swift’s engagement could be a potential reason for retirement</h2>



Just before the season started, Kelce proposed to Swift. On August 26, 2025, the couple announced its engagement. Then, the season started, so the wedding was placed on hold. The fact that they are finally getting married might also motivate Kelce to enter a new chapter on his life after the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Raiders</a> game.



Also, Kelce has been declining in production for the last three years and he is 36 years old. Kelce also has other projects outside of football. His podcast alongside brother Jason Kelce is one of the most-viewed sports podcasts in the world. He also has a famous porterhouse restaurant called 1587 Prime in collaboration with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a>. Kelce doesn’t need football, he just loves the game, but it might be time to call it a day.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a> will play the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 NFL regular season finale. While both teams are eliminated from playoff contention, this was a game with huge ramifications for the Sin City team—before the New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys earlier on Sunday.



Thanks to the Giants’ win over the Cowboys in Week 18, the Raiders will have the first pick in the 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Draft regardless of their result against the Chiefs. Before the Giants game, the Raiders faced the possibility of needing a loss to secure the No. 1 pick. Now, that’s not necessary, with all eyes already set on the possible selection of quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who won the Heisman and had more touchdowns than incompletions in the Rose Bowl.



With a 2-14 record heading into the regular season finale, the Raiders will finish the 2025 NFL season bottom of the AFC West as they can no longer reach the Chiefs (6-10), also out of playoff contention. Therefore, it’s a game where a win or a loss won’t change much for Las Vegas. For the Chiefs, meanwhile, a win would mean selecting between ninth and 12th in the 2026 NFL Draft depending on other results; whereas a loss would see Kansas City picking no worse than ninth overall.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Raiders</a> already gave up on their season, putting star defensive end Maxx Crosby in season-ending IR, much to the player’s disgruntlement. After losing 14 out of the last 15 games, something must change and the first pick might be where things change for the betterment of the team.



<h2>However, maybe winning should matter</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pete-carroll" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pete Carroll</a> has been as disappointing as a coach can be during his first year at the helm. Rumors about his future on the team are starting to get hot as well. The team is not sure Carroll should return for a second year after a really below-par season. However, maybe winning a divisional game in Week 18 might help Carroll convince the front office he should stay. Though it’s a double-edge sword, as they could lose the first pick.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20260104_BUS_556164_pete-carroll_6e036118.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="Head coach Pete Carroll of the Las Vegas Raiders" class="wp-image-522411"></figure><figcaption>Head coach Pete Carroll of the Las Vegas Raiders</figcaption></figure>


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Also, quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/geno-smith" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Geno Smith</a> has also been very underwhelming. However, knowing that the Raiders would likely go for a quarterback, Geno might want to spoil that with a win to remain the quarterback of the team. 



<h2>This version of the Chiefs is not elite by any means</h2>



Without <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a>, the Chiefs are a very different team. They struggled with No. 15 on the field, but without him, they’ve been one of the worst teams in football. Chris Oladokun is not precisely a world-class QB. The Chiefs aren’t able to score with him, but this Raiders team has been so fragile that who knows what can happen.



The Raiders want to lose this game, but the Chiefs are no guarantee of being able to win this game anyway. However, Kansas City has more motivation to win. This is probably the last game of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Travis Kelce</a>‘s Hall of Fame career, and the Chiefs would love for their tight end to go out with a bang.

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Before the start of this campaign, optimism ran high at the Las Vegas Raiders’ facilities. The arrival of a coach of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pete-carroll">Pete Carroll</a>’s caliber, combined with Tom Brady at the helm and the addition of some intriguing new players, had promised a big season. However, none of this ultimately came to fruition.



As the weeks went by, the playoffs drifted further out of reach, and the team’s biggest accomplishment ended up being a high pick in the upcoming draft. But the question on everyone’s mind at this point in the season is: will Carroll still be in charge of that selection when the season ends?



“Owner Mark Davis has the final call,” insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero wrote. “He has not communicated any decision and often takes a day or two after the season before making changes. 



“But after a monumentally disappointing season — one in which the Raiders have fired two coordinators, lost 14 of their last 15 games and worn out the patience of team leader Maxx Crosby — it’s hard to imagine Davis staying status quo. So while Carroll, 74, has been fighting for another year, the feeling within the league and within the building is Davis will go in another direction.”







<h2>What will happen to Crosby in the upcoming season?</h2>



As of early 2026, the relationship between Maxx Crosby and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders">Las Vegas Raiders</a> has reached a critical turning point following reports of his frustration with the team’s late-season “tanking” strategy. 


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After being sidelined for the final games of 2025 to secure a higher draft pick, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/maxx-crosby">Crosby</a> “vehemently disagreed” and reportedly left the team facility, signaling a major rift. While he has expressed a desire to remain a “Raider for life,” his priority is winning now, leading to speculation that he could seek a trade to a Super Bowl contender.



Financially, Crosby recently signed a massive three-year, $106.5 million extension that includes $91.5 million in guarantees, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> history with an average annual value of $35.5 million. 



However, due to the structure of his deal, a trade in 2026 would only result in a relatively low $5.1 million dead cap hit for the Raiders, making a blockbuster move feasible if the organization decides to undergo a full rebuild.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a> season hasn’t gone well. Now that they face the last game of the 2025 NFL season, all eyes are on the future of tight end Travis Kelce. He might be playing his last snaps and new information has arrived about his decisions.



According to Ian Rapoport, “Certainly is a possibility that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Travis Kelce</a> played his last game at Arrowhead this past week. He’s gonna take some time after the season is over to consider his fate and see what he wants to do, whether or not he wants to play a 14th season. My understanding is, if he was gonna play, it wouldn’t be for anyone else besides the Chiefs.“



A one-franchise man, all Kelce has done is put on a Hall of Fame career for the Chiefs. It would be almost impossible to visualize Kelce playing for another team, especially when he is out of his prime. Adapting to a new city, a new scheme, new quarterback and new coach might be something that the 36-year-old doesn’t want to go through.



<h2>Kelce has been declining steadily over the last few seasons</h2>



While still remaining a big-time weapon for the team, Kelce’s output has been slowly declining in recent years. Usually a certified 1,000-yard player, the last three seasons he hasn’t been able to reach those numbers. In fact, pretty much all his numbers have come down.



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Also, Kelce is looking for new chapters in his life. He is engaged to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/taylor-swift" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taylor Swift</a>, one of the most famous women on Earth, and he has plenty of business ventures in Kansas City. Hence, moving out would be putting all those plans on halt.


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<h2>His partner in crime might not be able to start the season</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a> suffered a torn ACL injury this season. Even with a good recovery, it remains to be seen if the quarterback will be able to participate in the early stages of the next NFL season. Mahomes has been Kelce’s partner in crime during the majority of his career, as him and the quartertback have incredible chemistry in and out of the field.



That could also play a part on Kelce’s decision to keep playing football. Without Mahomes, his production will undoubtedly suffer, and his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> legacy is set in stone, so why keep going? After all, Kelce is one of the three best tight ends of all time.

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Travis Kelce has reportedly made a decision about Chiefs before making up his mind on retirement - Bolavip US

The 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> Draft order has been updated once again following the Week 17 matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Giants. After the Giants cruised to a 34-10 win, it was clear there would be notable movement in the draft order.



The No. 1 overall pick following the Giants-Raiders game now belongs to the Raiders, while the second spot is currently held by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants">Giants</a>. These teams have the worst records among most of the Week 17 results. With one week remaining in the regular season, there is still room for additional movement in the draft order.



Several big name teams that endured disappointing seasons, including the Chiefs, now sit higher in the draft, currently holding the ninth overall pick. That position could be valuable for targeting a top defensive prospect or potentially negotiating a trade. Meanwhile, both the Giants and Raiders are in position to use their favorable draft slots to pursue a top offensive player.



<h2>Top 20 teams in the 2026 NFL Draft order</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders">Raiders</a>, currently holding the No. 1 overall pick, could further secure that position with a loss in Week 18 against the Chiefs. But losing would also benefit Kansas City, which could move up slightly in the draft order with a defeat. Head coaches around the league are well aware of how valuable it is to climb higher in the draft.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><thead><tr><td>PICK</td><td>TEAM</td><td>RECORD</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Las Vegas</td><td>2-14</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>NY Giants</td><td>3-13</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>NY Jets</td><td>3-13</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Tennessee</td><td>3-13</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Arizona</td><td>3-13</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Cleveland</td><td>4-12</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Washington</td><td>4-12</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>New Orleans</td><td>6-10</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Kansas City</td><td>6-10</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Cincinnati</td><td>6-10</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Atlanta via Rams</td><td>6-9</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Miami</td><td>7-9</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Tampa Bay</td><td>7-9</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Dallas</td><td>7-8-1</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Detroit</td><td>8-8</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Baltimore</td><td>8-8</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>Minnesota</td><td>8-8</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>Indianapolis via Jets</td><td>8-8</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>Carolina</td><td>8-8</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>Pittsburgh</td><td>9-7</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



The Steelers, sitting at the 20th overall pick, are in clear need of an infusion of young talent. It’s worth noting that they lost a game to the Browns, a team that had recently appeared destined to land either the top pick or the No. 2 selection. That surprising win altered the landscape.

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How's the 2026 NFL Draft order after Raiders vs NY Giants in Week 17? - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/maxx-crosby">Maxx Crosby</a> didn’t say a word, but the message was hard to miss. After the Las Vegas Raiders confirmed the star pass rusher was shut down with a knee injury, Crosby posted Instagram videos of himself playing basketball and jumping on a trampoline, movements that appeared to directly challenge the seriousness of the injury being cited by the organization.



The timing raised eyebrows across the league. Crosby had just been placed on season-ending injured reserve, a move the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders">Raiders</a> framed as necessary to protect his long-term health, yet the visuals suggested a player eager, and seemingly able, to stay active.



On the field, Crosby’s season production underscored why the situation matters. He started 15 games, finishing with 73 tackles, 20 quarterback hits, and one interception, numbers that had him on pace to approach his 90-tackle 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season before the shutdown. Despite playing through pain, Crosby remained the engine of Las Vegas’ defense.



<h2>Trade questions quietly resurface about Crosby</h2>



ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Crosby is expected to require knee surgery that would sideline him into the offseason, with the Raiders placing him on IR to begin preparations for 2026. The move also fueled speculation that Las Vegas is positioning itself for a higher draft pick, with Crosby’s absence increasing the odds of late-season losses.



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">This is getting bad: Maxx Crosby is posting videos on IG of himself playing basketball and jumping on the trampoline. Sending a clear message to the Raiders organization. Crosby is PISSED after they placed him on IR. 😬😬😬 <a href="https://t.co/f5UVCWSNBV">https://t.co/f5UVCWSNBV</a> <a href="https://t.co/FnEGfbCgPH">pic.twitter.com/FnEGfbCgPH</a>— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/2005117185476407805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2025</a></blockquote></div> 



Head coach Pete Carroll publicly defended Crosby, “I anticipated it all the way throughout… he’s been just fighting his a— off the whole time and he’s impeccably positioned himself as as good a competitor as you could be – you can’t battle more than he has, he’d do anything to be able to be playing.”



Beyond the injury, Crosby’s contract has quietly added fuel to trade chatter. As Hayden Winks noted on X, the deal is extremely movable, “Maxx Crosby contract is extremely tradable. Only $5M dead on the Raiders side. Inheriting team has $30M guaranteed in 2026, which is no problem. The rest of the contract is just $28M team options.”

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Las Vegas Raiders</a> and the New York Giants face off in Week 17 in a match that could determine the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pete-carroll" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pete Carroll</a> has confirmed that a key Raiders player will not play in this crucial game.



To win or not to win, that is the question. In Week 17, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giants</a> and the Raiders face off, with both clubs owning the worst records of the 2025 season, which means they could decide who selects first in the 2026 NFL Draft.



Obviously, the idea of losing on purpose is not on the table for either club. However, unintentionally, the Raiders may have taken a step closer to the No. 1 overall pick after losing a key player for this game.



<h2>Pete Carroll confirms Maxx Crosby won’t play again this season</h2>



On Friday, the Raiders confirmed that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/maxx-crosby" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maxx Crosby</a> will not play again during the 2025 NFL season due to a knee injury. Head coach Pete Carroll revealed the news, and the star pass rusher did not take it kindly.



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“He said, ‘I’d like to get out here,’ so I said, ‘Get out of here,’ and he took off,” Carroll said on Crosby leaving the team’s facilities after the club told him he wouldn’t play again this season, via video from Vegas Sports Today. “It was exactly like you would think he would do, and he should do, and I agree with him a 1000 percent on how he responded.”


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It is clear that Crosby is a highly competitive player who wants to play as much as possible. However, the risk of a potential injury is not the best scenario for the Raiders, whether they plan to build the team around him or decide to trade him next offseason.



<h2>Is Maxx Crosby going to be traded?</h2>



The future of Maxx Crosby is highly uncertain. The star defensive end has said multiple times that he does not want to leave the Raiders, but after a series of losing seasons, the club may decide to move on from him to acquire draft capital or players at positions of need.



Rumors suggest that the Raiders are open to listening to offers for Crosby. This year, the Cowboys reportedly inquired about him after trading Micah Parsons, so a strong offer could tempt Las Vegas into moving on from the elite pass rusher.

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Being in contention for the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft is rarely a positive sign—and that’s exactly where the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Las Vegas Raiders</a> find themselves. As the 2025 NFL season winds down, star defensive end <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/maxx-crosby" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maxx Crosby</a> has sent a clear message to head coach Pete Carroll about the possibility of finishing with the league’s worst record.



The Raiders have endured a highly disappointing season and currently sit at 2–14, tied with the New York Giants for the NFL’s worst record. Both teams are now in a direct battle for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft—a situation that has clearly frustrated Crosby.



“I don’t give a s—t about the pick, to be honest,” Maxx Crosby told media on Wednesday. “I don’t play for that. That’s not my job. My job is to be the best defensive end in the world. That’s what I focus on every day, and being a great leader and being an influence and being that guy on a consistent basis for my team.



“That’s got nothing to do with me. I’ve learned my lesson in the past. You can’t control everything. That’s not my job description. My job is to be the best in the world at what I do. And that’s wrecking the game.”



<h2>What would the Raiders gain with the No. 1 overall pick?</h2>



At the moment, the Giants hold the No. 1 overall pick due to strength-of-schedule tiebreakers, even though they share the same record as Las Vegas. If the Raiders finish with a worse record and secure the top selection, it would come with mixed emotions.



On one hand, earning the No. 1 pick would confirm the Raiders as the league’s worst team. On the other, it would give them the most valuable position in the draft and full control over selecting the top prospect available.


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Las Vegas is widely expected to target a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft. Holding a top pick would significantly increase its chances of landing a franchise-caliber passer.



During the previous offseason, the Raiders acquired Geno Smith in free agency, but the veteran quarterback has failed to meet expectations. While Smith remains under contract, the organization could prefer drafting a high-upside quarterback who could learn behind him before eventually taking over the offense.



<h2>Why the No. 2 pick may not hurt the Raiders</h2>



If New York retains the No. 1 overall pick, selecting second overall may not be a major setback for Las Vegas. The Giants are not expected to prioritize a quarterback after drafting Jaxson Dart last year, meaning they likely wouldn’t block the Raiders from their preferred prospect.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251224_BUS_550922_fernando-mendoza_918a51cd.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="Fernando Mendoza walking off the field" class="wp-image-499905" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px"></figure><figcaption>Fernando Mendoza at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa. </figcaption></figure>



Quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore are widely viewed as the top signal-callers in the 2026 draft class, and both would likely still be available at No. 2 overall.



However, there is a risk. If the Giants decide to trade the top pick to a quarterback-needy team, that could complicate the Raiders’ plans and force Las Vegas to adjust its draft strategy.

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