Klint Kubiak just revealed his first Raiders staff.
And one key position is… missing.
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The Las Vegas Raiders have officially unveiled Klint Kubiak’s first coaching staff.
And while the list is extensive, one detail immediately stands out:
There is no quarterbacks coach.
At least, not yet.
With the Raiders widely expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, the omission raises eyebrows. Is it strategic? Temporary? Or a sign that Kubiak plans to handle QB development internally?
The Quarterback Question
Kubiak isn’t inexperienced with quarterbacks.
- He has previously served as a quarterbacks coach.
- Assistant head coach Mike McCoy has also coached QBs.
- Offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko has done the same.
That trio alone brings significant experience to the room — perhaps enough that Kubiak doesn’t feel urgency to designate a separate QB coach.
But when you’re preparing to hand the franchise to a rookie No. 1 overall pick, structure matters.
Expect this storyline to develop quickly.
Familiar Faces, Strategic Additions
One notable return is Nick Holz, who comes back to the Raiders as passing game coordinator after spending nearly a decade with the organization from 2012 to 2021.
That continuity could be critical as Kubiak installs his offensive system.
Meanwhile, veteran coach Rick Dennison takes over the offensive line — a strong signal that the Raiders plan to prioritize protecting their future quarterback.
The 2026 Raiders Coaching Staff
🔹 Leadership
- Klint Kubiak — Head Coach
- Mike McCoy — Assistant Head Coach
- Matt Capurro — SVP, Coaching Operations
- Rohit Mogalayapalli — Director of Special Projects & Game Management
🔹 Offense
- Andrew Janocko — Offensive Coordinator
- Zach Azzanni — Wide Receivers
- Rick Dennison — Offensive Line
- Nick Holz — Offensive Pass Game Coordinator
- Mario Jeberaeel — Offensive Run Game Coordinator
- Luke Steckel — Tight Ends
- Omar Young — Running Backs
- Plus offensive assistants and quality control staff
🔹 Defense
- Rob Leonard — Defensive Coordinator
- Joe Woods — Pass Game Coordinator / Defensive Backs
- Ronnell Williams — Linebackers
- Travis Smith — Defensive Line
- Matt Robinson — Safeties
- Additional assistants and QC coaches
🔹 Special Teams
- Joe DeCamillis — Special Teams Coordinator
- Marquice Williams — Senior Assistant
- Tim McConnell — Assistant Special Teams
Bigger Picture: A Rookie Era Begins
If the Raiders do draft Fernando Mendoza first overall, Kubiak’s staff will immediately be under the spotlight.
This isn’t a slow rebuild.
This is a franchise reset.
Kubiak, McCoy, and Janocko all bring quarterback expertise. The lack of a listed QB coach may simply reflect confidence in their collective oversight.
Or it may signal that another hire is still coming.
Either way, the Raiders are assembling a staff designed to develop a young quarterback, re-establish offensive identity, and build a sustainable contender in Las Vegas.
The next major move?
Draft night.
And if Mendoza’s name is called first, the quarterback room will become the most important room in the building.
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