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Raiders' recent hire of Rob Leonard as the new defensive coordinator knocks two birds out with one stone

The Las Vegas Raiders are aggressively building their new coaching staff. Klint Kubiak is back as head coach after his Super Bowl win with the Seahawks, and the team is wasting no time.

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Las Vegas Raiders Announce Staff Decision Amid Jim Schwartz Rumors

Klint Kubiak has only been the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders for a few days but he has a ton of key positions to fill on his staff. While the search for a new offensive coordinator begins, he's working much faster to solidify the side he doesn't specialize in.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / February 14

Raiders Keeping Another Key Coach in Place

The Las Vegas Raiders are keeping the defensive coach around as part of new head coach Klint Kubiak's coaching staff. The Raiders are now keeping long-time defensive coach Joe Woods.

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Reports: Raiders elevating Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator

Rob Leonard is receiving a promotion from the Las Vegas Raiders, moving from run game coordinator/defensive line to defensive coordinator under new head coach Klint Kubiak, multiple media outlets reported Saturday.

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The Raiders Must Address This Position Once and for All

The Las Vegas Raiders have gradually watched their roster worsen over the past three seasons. At no position is that truer than at the wide receiver position.

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Raiders Retaining Joe Woods As Defensive Pass-Game Coordinator

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Raiders are retaining Joe Woods as their defensive pass-game coordinator. This comes shortly after the news that

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Raiders’ DC hire may appeal to Maxx Crosby

The Las Vegas Raiders may be trying to appeal to Maxx Crosby with their choice of defensive coordinator. The Raiders are promoting defensive line coach Rob Leonard to the defensive coordinator position, according to multiple reports.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 14

Raiders key in on new defensive coordinator

The Las Vegas Raiders’ next defensive coordinator will be an in-house promotion. Within one week of officially accepting the head coaching position, Klint Kubiak is expected to give the job to former defensive line coach Rob Leonard.

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Raiders' coaching move could signal team's Maxx Crosby intentions

The Las Vegas Raiders spent Valentine's Day showing edge-rusher Maxx Crosby how much he means to them.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / February 14

Raiders Promoting Rob Leonard To DC

After interviewing a few candidates for the defensive coordinator position under new head coach Klint Kubiak, the Raiders have opted to go with an internal candidate.

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Raiders Schedule DC Interview For Packers’ DeMarcus Covington

The Raiders continue to expand their board of defensive coordinator candidates for new head coach Klint Kubiak. Interviews were announced on Thursday and Friday, and the trend continues as Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported this morning that Packers defensive line coach/run game coordinator DeMarcus Covington will interview for the position.

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The Next Critical Juncture for Raiders, Spytek is Quickly Approaching

It may not seem like it, but the Las Vegas Raiders are nearing an extremely critical point. A productive offseason could help them immensely. A failed offense would do the exact opposite.

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The Raiders Add Another Candidate to Their Coaching Search

The Las Vegas Raiders' eventful offseason is fully underway, as they search around the league for coaches to add to Klint Kubiak's staff. Las Vegas has already begun filling out its staff, adding former head coach Mike McCoy as an assistant coach just days after Kubiak's arrival.

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Raiders add another defensive coordinator candidate to the list after coaching one of the best players in the NFL last season

Klint Kubiak has already conducted interviews and met with several defensive coordinator candidates, and now he’s adding another to the pool. They’ve interviewed former Raiders DL coach Rob Leonard, Los Angeles Rams assistant head coach Aubrey Pleasant, and Seattle Seahawks safeties coach Jeff Howard.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / February 14

Raiders' newest scheduled interview for their open defensive coordinator position could put them on track to land underrated free agents

The Las Vegas Raiders have their man in Klint Kubiak, but they still need offensive and defensive coordinators. The offensive coordinator is less crucial, as Kubiak will call plays, while the defensive coordinator will run the defense.

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Why Former Raiders QB Derek Carr Could Be Re-Entering the Conversation

When people bring up or think about the top quarterbacks that have been part of the Raiders organization, one of the top names is former quarterback Derek Carr.