Klint Kubiak Presser - 10.5.26

Klint Kubiak (0:02)

I just want to hit on the injury again yesterday. You know, Jalen had a concussion, so keep evaluating him.

And just want to give credit to KC, you know, a really good team. Want to give credit to our team, that our guys played hard, and we didn't get done yesterday, so we're moving on ahead to New England.

SPEAKER_2 (0:20)

You have been with JTJ?

Klint Kubiak (0:22)

Yes, he's on the mend, and planning on getting him back this week and getting him in practice.

SPEAKER_2 (0:30)

When you look at the running game, not just yesterday's game, but the video of the running game in general, is there anything in particular that stands out to you about what's going on there?

Klint Kubiak (0:37)

Yeah, there is. I put it on myself. I got to do a lot better job of putting us in a better position. You know, we got solid backs, we got solid offensive line, and myself and the coaching staff, you know, there's plenty of things we can do better for our players.

SPEAKER_3 (0:51)

What are some of those things that you feel like you could do better?

Klint Kubiak (0:53)

Scheme them up better.

SPEAKER_4 (0:56)

I know you preach kind of handling wins and losses the same way, just kind of moving on to the next. How have you seen the team kind of respond to this first loss of the season?

Klint Kubiak (1:04)

You know, we just got done meeting with them. You know, they're disappointed and, you know, they're a very mature group that wants to win. So we're fixing the corrections. We're trying to make ourselves better, whether we win or whether we lose. We're telling each other the truth and, you know, just seeing what we can do to be a better team moving forward.

SPEAKER_3 (1:24)

Why is that important to tell each other the truth as you build out the program and have those honest conversations at this point in the season?

Klint Kubiak (1:30)

Yeah, I just think that's the easiest way. You know, here's the tape. Here's what we got right. Here's what we got wrong. Here's where we were not correct as coaches.

Here's where we did make the play as a player. And if we can just put it in front of those guys and everyone sees it and as a team, we can learn from it and get better, then we're going the right direction.

SPEAKER_3 (1:49)

Does that build trust with a team and a group like that?

Klint Kubiak (1:51)

I believe so, yes.

SPEAKER_5 (1:53)

Just in terms of the run game, it doesn't seem like the push has been the same since week one. What can kind of be alleviated there?

Klint Kubiak (2:02)

Again, I put it on myself. I got to put our guys in better position.

SPEAKER_6 (2:06)

What impresses you most about Cody White?

Klint Kubiak (2:11)

Well, I would say that Cody is a professional. He's a pro. He's winning matters to him. Being a great teammate matters to him. Working hard matters to him. All the things that we want in all of our players.

You know, he has those traits.

SPEAKER_7 (2:28)

Considering the injuries of Jack Besh and Naylor, how much pressure does that put on a guy like Malik Benson or even Dante Thornton to come back from injury?

Klint Kubiak (2:35)

Yeah, you know, it's part of their job. That's why they're Raiders. We expect them to play, and now they're going to get opportunities.

SPEAKER_4 (2:42)

Will Dante Thornton be available to practice this week?

Klint Kubiak (2:46)

We're still in discussions about when he will be back, yes.

SPEAKER_5 (2:49)

With those injuries, do you consider adding to that room?

Klint Kubiak (2:53)

I think all things are being considered.

SPEAKER_6 (2:57)

How do you see N'Kobe Dean just be a leader through these first four games, you know, outside of a game setting?

Klint Kubiak (3:05)

Yes, outside of a game setting, I think it's just his maturity and the way he goes about his business, how hard he works. You know, I think the first thing you're looking for for a leader on one of your players is their production. So it's hard to say outside of the game setting, but he is producing at a key position. So that's where it starts.

SPEAKER_3 (3:28)

What did you make of Kirk's game yesterday after watching it back?

Klint Kubiak (3:32)

I thought Kirk played excellent. I thought he played excellent, gave us a chance to win the game.

SPEAKER_4 (3:38)

The first four kickoffs you guys covered fairly well after you went out 1917, you kicked it through the end zone. Was that a plan to do that? And why in that situation was that the decision?