Raiders dream big after adding Fernando Mendoza, new coach, OL upgrades
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- The Raiders overhauled their coaching staff by firing Pete Carroll and his offensive team, hiring Klint Kubiak as the new offensive coordinator to revamp their struggling offense.
- They made significant offseason moves including signing veteran QB Kirk Cousins as a mentor and drafting Indiana's Fernando Mendoza first overall to eventually take over at quarterback.
- The running back group features Ashton Jeanty as the starter, with promising rookie Mike Washington Jr. expected to complement him, aiming to improve after Jeanty's solid but limited rookie year.
- Wide receiver depth includes new primary target Jalen Nailor and rising player Tre Tucker, while the team maintained a strong tight end duo with Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer under Kubiak’s system.
- The offensive line remains a work in progress with Kolton Miller and Tyler Linderbaum as key anchors, but multiple positions are open to competition to bolster what has been a major weakness for the Raiders.
