Kirk Cousins joins Raiders to reunite with former coaches, including Klint Kubiak

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0200

Kirk Cousins, the quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, explained that one of the primary reasons he chose to join the team was his desire to reunite with head coach Klint Kubiak. Cousins previously worked with Kubiak in Minnesota, where Kubiak served as quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator. The Raiders’ coaching staff also includes familiar faces such as offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko and offensive line coach Rick Dennison, both of whom Cousins had successful stints with in the past. In an interview with the Raiders, Cousins emphasized the importance of the coaching staff, praising Kubiak's work ethic, humility, and ability to adapt to a quarterback's comfort level. Cousins also highlighted Kubiak’s success with quarterback Sam Darnold in Seattle, which reinforced his confidence in Kubiak’s coaching abilities. While Cousins currently holds the position of starting quarterback, it is noted that the Raiders have high expectations for Fernando Mendoza, the anticipated firs