Raiders Hire Ex-NFL Coach Mike McCoy as Assistant Under Kubiak

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The Las Vegas Raiders have hired former NFL head coach Mike McCoy as an assistant under new head coach Klint Kubiak. McCoy, who was most recently the interim head coach for the Tennessee Titans, has prior head coaching experience with the Chargers and has also served as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in the league. Kubiak and McCoy previously worked together on the Broncos' coaching staff.

Why it matters

The hiring of McCoy, an experienced NFL coach, signals that Kubiak is assembling a veteran coaching staff to help turn around the Raiders, who are looking to bounce back after a disappointing season. McCoy's expertise on offense could be valuable as Kubiak aims to improve the Raiders' performance on that side of the ball.

The details

According to reports, the Raiders are expected to hire Mike McCoy as an assistant coach under new head coach Klint Kubiak. McCoy was most recently the interim head coach for the Tennessee Titans this past season, taking over after the team fired Brian Callahan. Prior to that, McCoy had head coaching experience with the Chargers from 2013-2016. He has also served as an offensive coordinator for the Broncos and Cardinals, as well as a quarterbacks coach for the Jaguars. Kubiak and McCoy previously worked together on the Broncos' coaching staff.

• McCoy was the interim head coach for the Tennessee Titans this past season.
• McCoy was the head coach of the Chargers from 2013-2016.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Raiders are also reportedly interviewing for their top coordinator roles, including Seattle Seahawks receivers coach Frisman Jackson for offensive coordinator and the current run game coordinator/defensive line coach, Rob Leonard, for defensive coordinator.