It took the Las Vegas Raiders only one season to realize that the Pete Carroll-Geno Smith era was no longer necessary to keep around. This offseason, Las Vegas hired Klint Kubiak as head coach, signed Kirk Cousins, and drafted Fernando Mendoza. While speaking with the media on Sunday, Jalon Nailor spoke on his connection with the veteran quarterback and why the team has immense trust in the longtime starter. Nailor's ThoughtsJun 9, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders receiver Jalen Nailor (9) during minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Increased pressure will limit this offense to an extent, but Las Vegas bolstered the offensive line with several reinforcements, including center Tyler Linderbaum .