AFC Notes: Klint Kubiak, Marcedes Lewis, Broncos, Chargers, Raiders

Broncos

  • Chris Tomasson reports that Broncos TE Marcedes Lewis is interested in coaching after his career ends, but for the time being, he is interested in returning for a 21st NFL season.
  • Georgia LB CJ Allen had a formal Combine interview with the Broncos. (Mike Klis)
  • The Broncos also had formal interviews with Ohio State’s Sonny Styles, Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez, Cincinnati’s Jake Golday, and Missouri’s Josiah Trotter. (Klis)
  • Clemson LB Wade Woodaz and BYU LB Jack Kelly said they met with the Broncos at the Combine. (Chris Tomasson)

Chargers

  • Memphis OT Travis Burke had a formal Combine interview scheduled with the Chargers. (Justin Melo)

Raiders

  • Jason La Canfora of Sportsboom, citing multiple sources, reports that the Cardinals were “incredibly high” on Klint Kubiak before he signed his deal with the Raiders.   
  • According to La Canfora, Arizona was also open to waiting until after the Super Bowl to hire Kubiak and was willing to make a “significant allotment” to their coaching staff’s salary.
  • La Canfora’s sources indicate Kubiak didn’t have a “particularly difficult” decision to sign with Las Vegas, citing minority owner Tom Brady as a key reason.
  • Kubiak said the team is switching to a 3-4 defense. (Vincent Bonsignore)
  • Future Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza on Brady: “I mean, who hasn’t admired Tom Brady. … He’s the greatest quarterback of all time by a wide margin.” (Edwards)
  • Per Seth Walder, the Raiders are hiring Texans assistant director of special projects and game management Rohit Mogalayapalli.
  • Tony Pauline reports that the team is still trying to decide if they will tender RFA C Jordan Meredith at around $3.6 million.

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