Las Vegas Raiders Embrace New Era Under Coach Klint Kubiak
Las Vegas Raiders players, including Tre Tucker and Jeremy Chinn, said the team now has full buy‑in and a unified culture under first‑time head coach Klint Kubiak. Tucker described the commitment as "1,000%" and Chinn noted the organization feels completely different from last season. Kubiak emphasized a work‑first mentality, stating the roster consists of professional players who want to win and improve the club.
The Raiders also announced the return of left tackle Kolton Miller, who missed most of the previous season with an ankle injury. Miller’s healthy comeback is expected to strengthen the offensive line, protect the quarterback’s blind side, and revive a rushing attack that ranked last in EPA per rush at -0.26 last year. With Kubiak as play‑caller and offensive line coach Rick Dennison, the offense is projected to be more cohesive in 2026, regardless of whether the starting quarterback will be Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza.
Entities: Jeremy Chinn · Klint Kubiak · Kolton Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Tre Tucker
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kolton Miller played only four games last season due to an ankle injury. (injury report)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Raiders players expressed 1,000% buy‑in under head coach Klint Kubiak. (player comments)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kolton Miller returned healthy to start at left tackle for the Raiders in 2026. (team announcement)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Klint Kubiak serves as the Raiders' offensive playcaller with Rick Dennison as offensive line coach. (team staff listing)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Raiders will have a new starting quarterback in 2026, either Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza. (team projection)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Raiders' rushing offense ranked last in EPA per rush at -0.26 last season. (statistical analysis)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Safety Jeremy Chinn said the team feels like a new organization compared to last season. (player comment)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Head coach Klint Kubiak said the roster consists of professional players who want to win and change the club. (coach statement)