Raiders GM John Spytek and HC Klint Kubiak enforce high standards this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders GM John Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak are raising expectations for the team during the offseason. Tight ends coach Luke Steckel highlighted a 'great sense of urgency' within the team as both leaders demand a high standard from players and coaches. The Raiders are looking to improve following a disappointing last season and are focusing on establishing a winning mentality, bolstered by experienced figures like part-owner Tom Brady. With a clear strategy for rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza and a more sophisticated defense planned for next season, the organization is taking significant steps to enhance performance ahead of the upcoming campaign.
- •Spytek and Kubiak emphasize high expectations throughout the team structure.
- •The Raiders retained tight ends coach Luke Steckel from the previous coaching staff.
- •Tom Brady has been actively involved with the team this spring.
- •A strategy is in place for rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
- •The team's defense is expected to be more sophisticated in 2026.
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders GM John Spytek and HC Klint Kubiak ‘demanding a lot’ from team
"There's a different feel to the expected standard for this Raiders team this year and it would seem to be based on expectations.
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