Malcolm Koonce discusses Raiders' defensive struggles from last season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:56 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Malcolm Koonce, defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, addressed media on June 3, 2026, discussing last season's disappointing performance, where the team won just three games. Koonce noted that the once-promising defense faltered near the end of the season, while the offense struggled throughout. He described a newfound cohesiveness and determination within the team for the upcoming season, expressing optimism about their competitive edge. The Raiders' management and coaching staff have undergone changes, further contributing to the team's hopeful outlook.
- •Raiders finished last season with a defense that underperformed.
- •Malcolm Koonce highlighted mental blocks affecting performance last year.
- •Team expresses optimism about improvement with current regime changes.
- •Raiders won just three games last season, indicating a need for significant improvement.
- 7:56 AMYahoo Sports — Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce spills the tea on exactly what went wrong on defense last season
"The Las Vegas Raiders finished last season with a bad defense and won just three games.
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