Raiders Hope Their Latest Coaching Hire Fixes Significant OL Issue

The Las Vegas Raiders hope the latest addition to their coaching staff will fix an issue they have been plagued by one issue for years.

Feb 10, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak speaks at introductory press conference at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Las Vegas Raiders will spend this offseason addressing several pressing needs. One has plagued them for many years.

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In the 2023-24 season, the Raiders finished with the third fewest rushing yards of any team in the league. The next season, Las Vegas finished with the fewest rushing yards in the league, prompting them to use the No. 6 pick in the draft on running back Ashton Jeanty.

However, Las Vegas failed to add enough talent to their offensive line and offensive coaching staff and finished with the fewest rushing yards in the league again this season. Still, Jeanty broke the franchise rookie record for scrimmage yards.

Dec 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes against Houston Texans defensive tackle Tommy Togiai (72) in the first half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

The Raiders are sure to add to their offensive line, but they have recently added to the staff. League insider Tom Pelissero reported that the Raiders have added yet another coach to Klint Kubiak's coaching staff.

"The Raiders are hiring Mario Jeberaeel as their offensive run game coordinator, per source. A Las Vegas native, Jeberaeel was most recently a defensive assistant with the Jaguars. Now he takes a key role on Klint Kubiak’s staff," Pelissero said.

Dec 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) enters the field before the game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Raiders hope Jeberaeel, and an improved offensive line will help get their ground game going. Earlier this offseason, Raiders General Manager John Spytek noted that it takes much more than just a talented running back to create a productive ground game.

“I know there's been a lot of narratives out there that he didn't have the season that maybe he deserved or you would expect from the sixth overall pick. Well, that's fine, but it's not just Ashton. There's 10 other people that are out there with him, and it's our job to put a great group of guys around him to help him realize his potential," Spytek said.

Jan 4, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) carries the ball against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kubiak echoed a similar sentiment after being introduced as the Raiders' head coach. The Raiders must fix their broken ground game, in addition to many other things.

Nov 30, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes the ball against Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

"Very excited about his skill set and what he brings. I've got a lot of tape to catch up on, dude, but I saw you play a lot of snaps at Boise. Very excited about his talent. But the thing I would tell him and all his teammates is that it's not just about one guy,” Kubiak said.

“We've got to get the line on the same page, we've got to get our quarterback to get the right run checks. We've got to get our receivers to go block for him so that we can get the play action going. But as soon as our players can realize that it's a team thing, it's not an individual thing, we're going to be successful. I know we have those type of guys in our building right now."

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