Next Raiders head coach odds: A heavy favorite emerges to take over in Las Vegas

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: the Raiders are looking for a new head coach.After firing Pete Carroll, who was Las Vegas’ fifth coach in five seasons, the franchise is aboard the coaching carousel once again.With the market shaping up, a clear favorite has emerged.

Thanks to his New England connections, Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is a heavy +125 favorite to get the job.Flores, the architect of one of the best defenses in football over the last three seasons, worked with Raiders part-owner Tom Brady during the latter’s playing days, and has made no secret that he wants another head coaching gig.Newly fired John Harbaugh comes in at second (+450) as the Raiders could be an attractive spot in Las Vegas with Brady as a co-owner.

Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who helped Seattle earn the No.1 seed in the NFC this season, is the third-favorite, all the way down at +800.Two intriguing head coaches who are likely to be in the mix for other jobs during this coaching cycle are next on the list.Ex-Jets head coach Robert Saleh and ex-Packers and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy are both 10/1 to take over in Las Vegas.One wild card is a long shot to get the job in what would be one of the biggest stories in recent NFL history: Bill Belichick.

Belichick and Brady, of course, have a long, storied history together — a history with so much behind it that a reunion is impossible to imagine.Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports.He’s particularly knowledgeable about the big three — MLB, the NFL and the NBA....