{"id":744753,"date":"2026-02-11T12:49:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T12:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/744753\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T12:49:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T12:49:31","slug":"klint-kubiak-to-call-plays-for-raiders-outlines-offensive-vision-at-introductory-press-conference-in-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/744753\/","title":{"rendered":"Klint Kubiak to Call Plays for Raiders: Outlines Offensive Vision at Introductory Press Conference in Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Klint Kubiak stepped to the podium Tuesday carrying both a famous football last name and the heavy expectations that come with leading one of the NFL\u2019s most iconic brands. From the start, the newly named Las Vegas Raiders head coach <\/a>made it clear he understands exactly what he has signed up for.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is no ordinary job, this is the Silver and Black, this is the Raiders. It\u2019s a historic franchise,\u201d Kubiak said. \u201cIt was a no brainer.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Klint Kubiak Introduces Vision for the Las Vegas Raiders <\/p>\n

Kubiak in Las Vegas delivered a message during his introductory press conference that balanced deep respect for the Raiders\u2019 legacy with a modern football philosophy centered on collaboration, accountability, and team-first execution. The new Raiders head coach<\/a> described the opportunity as both humbling and energizing as he steps into one of the NFL\u2019s most visible roles.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo be a head coach in the NFL is a real blessing, but to be the head coach of the Raiders, it\u2019s something that I am very excited for,\u201d Kubiak said.<\/p>\n

Kubiak emphasized that building a sustainable culture within the Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> organization will require shared responsibility across players and coaches, setting the tone for a new era under his leadership.<\/p>\n

Maxx Crosby Remains Central to Raiders Future<\/p>\n

One of the biggest talking points surrounding the Colorado native\u2019s appearance as Las Vegas Raiders head coach involved All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby. Although Crosby was present in the facility, he did not attend the formal introduction. Kubiak made it clear that Crosby remains a foundational piece of the franchise moving forward.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want him to be a part of our success going forward. There\u2019s no doubt about that,\u201d Kubiak said. \u201cHe\u2019s one of the best players in the NFL.\u201d<\/p>\n

Raiders owner Mark Davis echoed the sentiment, reaffirming Crosby\u2019s importance to the Silver and Black. \u201cMaxx has been a great, great Raider\u2026 and he still is a Raider. So, it\u2019s all good,\u201d Davis said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Offensive Talent and Team-First Philosophy<\/p>\n

Several Las Vegas Raiders players attended the Kubiak\u2019s Las Vegas introductory press conference, including running back Ashton Jeanty, defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV, and left tackle Kolton Miller. Jeanty, selected No. 6 overall in last year\u2019s NFL Draft, is viewed as a cornerstone piece in the team\u2019s offensive future.<\/p>\n

The new head coach\u2019s recent work with elite running backs such as Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, and Kenneth Walker III creates intrigue around how the Raiders offense could evolve. Still, he stressed that success will depend on collective execution rather than individual production.<\/p>\n

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\u201cVery excited about his skill set and what he brings,\u201d he said. \u201cBut it\u2019s not just about one guy\u2026 As soon as our players realize it\u2019s a team thing, not an individual thing, we\u2019re going to be successful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kubiak to Call Plays as Staff Takes Shape<\/p>\n

The Raiders\u2019 new leader confirmed he plans to serve as the primary play caller while encouraging collaboration throughout the offensive staff. With his previous season ending only days before the introduction, building out the full coaching group remains an ongoing process.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

He noted that assembling the staff will be a joint effort with general manager John Spytek in the coming weeks, with the goal of establishing a clear and cohesive offensive identity heading into the offseason.<\/p>\n

Partnership with Tom Brady Adds Strategic Layer<\/p>\n

Another factor in accepting the Las Vegas Raiders job was the opportunity to collaborate with minority owner Tom Brady. The head coach spoke highly of Brady\u2019s football insight and enthusiasm during the hiring process, pointing to their contrasting offensive backgrounds as a potential advantage.<\/p>\n

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\u201cReally excited to work with Tom,\u201d he said. \u201cWe have different offensive backgrounds and can pull ideas from each other. Obviously, he\u2019s the greatest that\u2019s ever done it.\u201d<\/p>\n

From Frustration to Foundation: Raiders Begin Klint Kubiak Era<\/p>\n

The Raiders limped to a\u00a04-13 finish in 2025, a season that felt less like a campaign and more like a long exhale from a restless fan base searching for answers. Now comes soon to be 38-year-old, Klint Kubiak. He\u2019s carrying the weight of a respected football bloodline and a reputation for crafting smart, balanced offenses. <\/p>\n

In a city that thrives on reinvention, the Silver and Black are betting that pedigree can translate into purpose, and that the lessons of last season\u2019s collapse will serve as the opening chapter of something far more disciplined and deliberate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Klint Kubiak stepped to the podium Tuesday carrying both a famous football last name and the heavy expectations…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":744754,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2065],"tags":[7,1744,393,5690,2455,2454,6,525,52027],"class_list":{"0":"post-744753","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-las-vegas-raiders","8":"tag-football","9":"tag-las-vegas","10":"tag-las-vegas-raiders","11":"tag-las-vegas-sports","12":"tag-lasvegas","13":"tag-lasvegasraiders","14":"tag-nfl","15":"tag-raiders","16":"tag-raiders-news"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/116052084966344720","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/744753","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=744753"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/744753\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/744754"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=744753"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=744753"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=744753"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}