The Raiders’ Coaching Changes Will Propel Ashton Jeanty

No question that Kubiak will have an experienced staff built around him; surely he’ll have proper coaching implemented. More importantly, the Raiders could have the components they need to unlock Ashton Jeanty. 

Dennison Provides An Improved Run-Blocking Scheme

Rick Dennison joins the Raiders coaching staff as the most seasoned veteran personnel member. Dennison has over 30 years of coaching experience, especially as a former player of the Denver Broncos. Dennison is the newly named offensive line coach, who undoubtedly is a massive upgrade from Brennan Carroll last year.

The Raiders had one of the worst offensive lines last year, which struggled against high-pressure blitzes and failed to open gaps in the run game for Jeanty. Dennison, however, has coached running backs such as Arian Foster, LeSean McCoy, Alvin Kamara, and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker. Dennison’s impact is proof that he is capable of providing effective run-blocking nearly everywhere he has coached.

The caliber of player Ashton Jeanty strives to become in the NFL has a chance to develop properly under Dennison’s coaching. Jeanty struggled tremendously last year when it came to being hit behind the line of scrimmage, which happened on over 50% of his carries. To further amend last year’s struggles, the Raiders have an opportunity to acquire assets for an improved offensive line both in free agency and at the NFL Draft.

Dennison led Seattle’s rushing offense to the tenth-best-ranked in the NFL, averaging 123.3 rush yards per game. Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet became a dual threat in their rushing attack. The two combined for over 1,700 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Ashton Jeanty could produce this on his own if the Raiders can click on all cylinders.

RB Coach Omar Young Provides Steady Development

After Deland McCollough departed from the team to join Oklahoma’s coaching staff, Jeanty finds himself a new running backs coach. Omar Young brings 17 years of coaching experience to the silver and black. Despite only six seasons in the NFL with four different teams, his first big project will be Jeanty in Las Vegas.

Last season at the University of Iowa, the Hawkeyes outrushed their opponents in 10 out of their 13 games. Under Young, the Hawkeyes were averaging 176.9 yards per game and rushed over 200 yards five times in 2025.

If Young and Jeanty have anything in common, it’s their love of dominating the run game. Jeanty dominated college football in 2024 in his last year with Boise State, running through nearly every defense. He was the runner-up in Heisman voting.

Omar Young also typically schemes a wide zone offense, another reason Jeanty should develop steadily under.

The Raiders finished last in rushing yards per game (77.5) and yards per carry (3.6) last season. Jeanty finished shy of rushing for 1,000 yards and only scored five touchdowns due to the struggling offense. It’s hard to imagine that the team had the worst offense in the league given that Chip Kelly was their offensive coordinator for the majority of last year.

Once the Raiders fired Kelly, the team continued to trend downward with Greg Olson filling in as the interim.

Young can get Jeanty running up to speed as he adjusts to the NFL level of the game. 

With all the pieces falling into place on the staff, Kubiak will be the one putting the offense in motion.

Can Kubiak Replicate His Offense From Seattle?

Klint Kubiak has brought familiarity around him with personnel from Denver to Seattle. As he orchestrated the offense with playcalling duties in Seattle, Kubiak looks to replicate a system that can rejuvenate the offense in Las Vegas.

Kubiak left the Seahawks after capturing a Super Bowl title following a successful 14-3 season. In just one season, he managed to climb to the top of the mountain and cement himself as an offensive genius in the league. Kubiak’s offense ranked third in scoring (28.4 points per game), eighth in total offense (351.4 yards per game), and tenth in rushing yards (123.3 yards per game) in 2025.

 As Jeanty approaches his second year, he certainly has a staff that can effectively boost his development. He is still viewed as a “generational talent” who can thrive in the NFL amongst the next generation of running backs.

The Raiders are now in a position to establish an offense that pushes them to improve. The organization isn’t looking to build everything overnight; however, they are looking for progress that will propel them.

Ashton Jeanty will have his work cut out for him if the Raiders can build cohesion. Kubiak has a lot to cover before the start of the season in September. The Raiders do remain confident in building towards success in the near future.