Klint Kubiak emphasizes players' role in Raiders' culture
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:21 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Klint Kubiak, the new head coach of the Raiders, states that players will define the team's culture rather than coaches. This approach diverges from previous seasons under Antonio Pierce and Pete Carroll, where coaching presence was considered pivotal. Despite the Raiders' struggles, winning only seven games over the past two seasons, Kubiak suggests a shift toward player-led standards. He asserts the importance of actions over words in establishing a competitive atmosphere. The team hopes to capitalize on the presence of Fernando Mendoza, this year's top NFL draft pick, as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Klint Kubiak emphasizes player-driven culture at the Raiders.
- •Raiders won only seven games in the previous two seasons combined.
- •Fernando Mendoza, the top draft pick, joins the team amid optimism.
- •Kubiak's approach differs from previous coaches' focus on personality.
- •Offensive line remains unchanged during training camp as battles loom.
- 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — Klint Kubiak: Raiders players, not coaches, will set the team culture
"Antonio Pierce and Pete Carroll brought oversized personalities to the Raiders ' facility the past two years, and whether the presence of each coach would establish a winning culture was a major talking point entering each season. Given Las Vegas won seven total games those two seasons, it would be easy to dismiss any such talk this time under yet another new coach. “I think it’s really important that it’s those guys that define it,” the Raiders' new coach said.
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