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Las Vegas Raiders to add Rick Dennison to coaching staff

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to add former Seattle Seahawks run game coordinator and senior offensive advisor Rick Dennison to Klink Kubiak’s coaching staff, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Dennison brings 30 years of NFL coaching experience to the Raiders. His first coaching job was in 1995 as an offensive assistant with the […]

Las Vegas Raiders hire Travis Smith as defensive line coach

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has been busy filling out his coaching staff over the last several days, including hiring Travis Smith as the Raiders’ defensive line coach on Monday, according to ESPN’s Ryan McFadden. Smith was the Tennessee Titans’ defensive run game coordinator last season. Tennessee’s run defense ranked 15th in […]

Andrew Janocko provides quarterback insight for Las Vegas Raiders offense

Role: Offensive Coordinator Previous Role: Quarterbacks Coach Previous Team: Seattle Seahawks Age: 37 The Raiders have hired Seahawks quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko as their next offensive coordinator, per multiple reports. The Clearfield Area, Pennsylvania native spent four years at Pittsburgh as a quarterback and has bounced around with a variety of positions in his NFL […]

Joe DeCamillis brings experience to Las Vegas Raiders special teams

Role: Special Teams Coordinator Previous Role: Assistant Head Coach & Special Teams Coordinator Previous Team: South Carolina Gamecocks (NCAA) Age: 60 Early on Sunday morning, it was announced that the Raiders will be hiring veteran special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis as their next special teams coordinator. The nearly 35 year NFL veteran hasn’t coached in […]

Proposed Maxx Crosby to New England Patriots trade should intrigue Las Vegas Raiders

Trading star defensive end Maxx Crosby has been one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason, and don’t expect that to change anytime soon. As a result, CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan put together five potential trade packages for Crosby, naming the Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks and […]

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Las Vegas Raiders coaching staff: Meet secondary coach Matt Robinson

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is continuing add to his coaching staff as he has hired Matt Robinson as his defensive backs coach according to ESPN. Let’s get to know Robinson some more: Current job: He was was by new New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh this offseason to be their […]

Las Vegas Raiders hire Andrew Janocko as offensive coordinator

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has hired his offensive coordinator, reaching a deal with former Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko after meeting with him on Sunday, according to ESPN. The Raiders have also reportedly interviewed Seattle Seahawks wide receivers coach Frisman Jackson for the job. Let’s get to know Janocko: Current […]

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Rob Leonard brings excitement as Las Vegas Raiders new defensive coordinator

Role: Defensive Coordinator Previous Role: Defensive line Coach & Run Game Coordinator Previous Team: Las Vegas Raiders Age: 38 The Las Vegas Raiders have hired defensive coordinator Rob Leonard as their next defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. Leonard has been with the Raiders since 2023 and has served as the teams defensive line coach […]

Las Vegas Raiders reportedly hire Joe DeCamillis as special teams coach

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is continuing to fill his staff as he reportedly has hired veteran special teams coach Joe DeCamillis, according to CBS Sports. Let’s get to know DeCamillis some more: Current job: DeCamillis was the special teams coach at South Carolina in the 2025 season. Age: He is 60. […]

Could the Las Vegas Raiders trade for Tee Higgins this offseason?

The Las Vegas Raiders are starting to complete their coaching staff after hiring Klint Kubiak. They have hired Rob Leonard as defensive coordinator and will continue to add to the coaching staff before the NFL Combine. Once the coaching staff is complete, they can begin planning how to add star players. One place where people […]

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Early thoughts on Las Vegas Raiders making Rob Leonard defensive coordinator

The Las Vegas Raiders promoted defensive line coach Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator on Saturday. Here are some thoughts on the move: He deserves chance: Leonard, who has been with the Raiders for three seasons, is a well-respected coach around the NFL and he has had success. He has been an NFL coach for 13 […]

Las Vegas Raiders promote Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator, retain Joe Woods

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is starting to fill out his coaching staff, promoting Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator and keeping Joe Woods as defensive pass game coordinator, according to NFL Network. Leonard has been with the Raiders since 2023, serving as the defensive line coach under former defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, […]

Focus on the “12” key for Klint Kubiak’s Las Vegas Raiders

The “12” may be a Seattle Seahawks thing. But with Klint Kubiak’s arrival in the desert as the Las Vegas Raiders head coach, it’ll become a Silver & Black thing, too. No, no. Not the raucous home crowd at Lumen Field in Seattle. That’s most-definitely a Seahawks thing as the Raiders have a tremendous amount […]

Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator search: DeMarcus Covington will interview

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is continuing to interview for his defensive coordinator job as he is taking to DeMarcus Covington according to NFL Media. The Raiders have also reportedly interviewed their defensive line coach Rob Leonard for the job and Rams’ assistant Aubrey Pleasant and Seattle safety coach Jeff Howard. Let’s […]

Fernando Mendoza is heavy betting favorite to be No.1 pick

Let’s face it; there’s currently not a lot of drama involving the No.1 overall draft pick as we sit more than two months prior to the event. The Las Vegas Raiders are fully expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick. Everyone seems to think it and know it. That includes […]

Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator search: Jeff Howard will interview

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is continuing to interview for his defensive coordinator job as he is taking to Jeff Howard according to NFL Media. The Raiders have also reportedly interviewed their defensive line coach Rob Leonard for the job and Rams’ assistant Aubrey Pleasant. Let’s get to know Howard some more: […]

Klint Kubiak’s 3 biggest challenges as Las Vegas Raiders head coach

Klint Kubiak didn’t fall for the bait and didn’t wilt. When asked if it was daunting to be sitting alongside Silver & Black legends during his introductory press conference as the new Las Vegas Raiders head coach, Kubiak didn’t blink. “It’s not daunting at all. It’s a blessing. That’s what you want to be,” Kubiak […]

Submit your offseason mailbag questions!

I’m deeming this week the “official” week for the Las Vegas Raiders. With Super Bowl 60 officially wrapping up the 2025 NFL season, the Raiders are officially in the offseason and started it by making the hiring of Klint Kubiak as head coach official. So, any concerns about Murphy’s law coming into play where Kubiak […]

Raiders 2026 coaching staff: Get to know Mike McCoy

Thursday, new Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak made his first known hire to his coaching staff by making Mike McCoy assistant head coach. Let’s get to know McCoy more: Last job: McCoy was a senior offensive assistant and then finished the season as the interim head coach of the Tennessee Titans. Coaching experience: […]

Could Raiders add Kenneth Walker to backfield?

Klint Kubiak loves running backs. He mentioned one of the reasons why he is most excited about taking over as the Las Vegas Raiders’ head coach is the presence of second-year running back Ashton Jeanty, But will Kubiak be satisfied. Will he want more? If so, he could be eying a Super Bowl reunion. Kubiak […]

Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator search: Aubrey Pleasant will interview

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is continuing to interview for his defensive coordinator job as he is taking to Aubrey Pleasant according to NFL Media. The Raiders have also reportedly interviewed their defensive line coach Rob Leonard for the job. Let’s get to know Pleasant some more: Current job: He is the […]