Kubiak knows what life as a football fan looks like. His father, Gary, quarterbacked John Elway in Denver for nine seasons, transitioned into coaching and spent the next quarter-century on NFL sidelines as either a quarterback, offensive coordinator or head coach. Klint grew up in that environment, setting him on a course for his own coaching career that turned into an Autobahn in the last few years, leading him to Brady’s Raiders.
He understands the transformation of the Raiders won’t happen overnight, but expressed confidence in Las Vegas’ long-term prospects because of Brady’s presence, who Kubiak is eager to bounce ideas off of.
After all, if anyone is going to set the standard for excellence, it’s a seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback.
“During the interview process, the passion with which he spoke about all things football just made me excited for the opportunity to work with him,” Kubiak continued. “So I know there’s been talk and speculation about how this relationship is going to go and that’s one of the main attractions of coming here is working with him, getting to work with (general manager John) Spy(tek). They’re great football minds and if we work together like we’re supposed to, we’re going to get the best out of each other.”
Kubiak is widely expected to be tasked with getting used to 2025 Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza in his first season in the NFL — Las Vegas has the No.
He will have the best to play the position in standby for help.