The Raiders head coaching job is appealing.

And those that say otherwise are downright blind or straight up ignorant. Maybe a combination of both.

Look no further than Oakland’s waxing of the San Francisco 49ers as proof.

The Battle of the Bay was forecast by many as a lopsided affair.

It surely was.

Led by superior play on both sides of the ball, the then 1-11 Raiders smoked the then 7-5 49ers 24-13 at O.co Coliseum.

Oakland, a team with arguably the worst roster, worst stadium and worst coaching staff in the NFL, spanked San Francisco.

Let that sink in …

Forget about Oakland having somewhere in the area of $60 million-plus in cap space and another high draft pick this offseason.

Oakland has an immensely talented rookie quarterback in Derek Carr and a slew of other budding players to boot.

That’s got to pique a coaching candidates interest.

Behind an outstanding effort from the offensive line — particularly rookie left guard Gabe Jackson — Carr was surgical as he completed 22 of 28 passes for 254 yards and three touchdowns.

A young gunslinging pocket QB who not only can get better, but is also dedicated to his craft — yep, that’s Carr.

The canon-armed Fresno State product showed exactly how dangerous he can be when given not only ample time, but also when his targets get open.

None were more open than second-year tight end Mychal Rivera. The Tennessee product caught all seven of Carr’s passes thrown his way for 109 yards and a touchdown.

Despite only getting 76 yards on 23 carries against the 49ers, second-year running back Latavius Murray is another good young Raider as he is rejuvenating a once-dead ground attack. There is also some young and hungry talent on the defensive side of the ball.

Flip the Silver & Black coin and linebackers Khalil Mack (rookie) and Sio Moore (second year) have plenty of upside. Mack has been a terror since getting Week 1 and Moore provides similar athleticism and skill set.

In the secondary, cornerbacks DJ Hayden (second year) and TJ Carrie (rookie) are still developing. Not to mention safety Brandian Ross (third year) who picked off 49ers QB Colin Kapernick’s first pass of the game. He is a completely different player this year than last.

Out of all those young players mentioned, Ross is the oldest at 25.

And don’t come at me with that “fire general manager Reggie McKenzie” malarkey.

Carr, Jackson, Rivera, Murray, Mack, Moore, Hayden and Carrie — they are McKenzie draft picks.

Talk about “Seize The Bay”.

“I know the kind of talent we have, I know the kind of team we have,” Carr said after the win. “Like I said before, we haven’t put it together, obviously, throughout the season, we’re young, we’re continuing to work hard and listen to our coaches and the game plan and knowing it in and out.”

And that is what is most maddening about these Raiders — the inconsistency. That’s why the team is 2-11.

But what Carr and the Raiders did on Sunday was provide a quintessential example of what the team can do when driven, focused and well-coached.

And that is exactly why Oakland decision makers need to hit a home run when it comes to the next head coach.

The Raiders need someone who can cultivate and nurture the young talent, someone who makes them consistent.

Contact Ray Aspuria evenings at 707-441-0527.