Raiders' New Coach Kubiak Gains Instant Boost

0:00On March 9th, the Las Vegas Raiders are off to a strong start this off-season with new head coach Clint Kubiak. After Pete Carroll lasted just one season, the team signed three-time Pro Bowl Center, Tyler Linderbaum, on Monday. Kubiak, who was the Seattle Seahawks Offensive Coordinator during their Super Bowl win in 2025, now has real support to build around. Earlier this week, the Raiders also moved on from quarterback Geno Smith after his single year with the team. They're eyeing a rookie signal caller, likely first overall pick, Fernando Mendoza in the 2026 draft. This setup fits Kubiak's balance scheme that mixes runs and passes evenly. Fans and analysts see this as a big shift from Carroll's time. The offensive line was a disaster last season, and it wasn't his fault. It struggled before he arrived. Carroll brought in too many familiar faces from Seattle, like wide receiver Tyler Lockett and safety Jamal Adams, which didn't pan out. Now, additions like Linderbaum, whose missed just two games in his career, give Kubiak an instant boost up front.

1:06Ownership, including Tom Brady, seems to have learned from last year's mistakes by focusing on proven upgrades. With a solid foundation in place, Kubiak looks ready to turn the Raiders around, where Carroll couldn't get the chance.