Raiders’ major upgrades will square off in key positional battles
The Raiders are undergoing significant changes ahead of the upcoming NFL season, with new head coach Klint Kubiak and first overall draft pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The team is focused on key positional battles, particularly at quarterback, offensive line, and secondary. The offseason will be crucial for determining starting jobs and building a supportive infrastructure for Mendoza and the rest of the team.
- ▪Klint Kubiak has replaced Pete Carroll as head coach of the Raiders.
- ▪Quarterback Fernando Mendoza was drafted first overall and is expected to lead the team.
- ▪The Raiders are focused on rebuilding their offensive line, which was the worst in the NFL last season.
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NFL Raiders’ major upgrades will square off in key positional battles By Vincent Bonsignore Published May 24, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google On paper, the Raiders look dramatically different from the team that finished last season tied for the NFL’s worst record. Klint Kubiak replaced Pete Carroll as the head coach. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the Indiana Heisman Trophy winner and national champion, was drafted first overall, and big additions were made at linebacker, the offensive and defensive lines, and in the secondary. 3 Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza hopes to lead the franchise back to prominence.
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