Why Klint Kubiak’s Offense Is a Nightmare to Defend | Former LB Explains

Klint Kubiak is officially the Raiders’ head coach — but what does his offense actually look like from a defender’s perspective?In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by former Raiders linebacker Kirk Morrison to break down what it’s really like trying to stop the Shanahan/Kubiak scheme.Kirk faced Gary Kubiak and Mike Shanahan’s outside zone attack during his playing days — so he knows firsthand why this scheme gives defenses problems.We dive into how Klint Kubiak’s offense stresses linebackers, dictates terms to a defense, and creates advantages in both the run and pass game.Then we connect the dots to the Raiders roster — and what this system means for the perceived top pick, Fernando Mendoza, Ashton Jeanty, JPJ, and the rest of the offensive line room.This is a true X’s-and-O’s breakdown of why the Kubiak offense works — and how it could reshape the Raiders moving forward.—⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Kirk Morrison's take on Klint Kubiak04:27 What it's like defending the Shanahan/Kubiak Scheme07:40 How Kubiak's scheme dictates things to the defense10:41 Where does JPJ fit & how Kubiak will change the OL room13:37 How Ashton Jeanty fits Kubiak's scheme16:43 Fernando Mendoza's fit & DC search analysis—👇 QUESTION OF THE DAY 👇Which Raiders player are you most excited to see in Klint Kubiak’s offense next season — and why?Drop your answer in the comments.—🔔 Subscribe for consistent Raiders coverage📰 Sign up for our FREE Raiders newsletter:SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com(New issues every Friday morning)Follow for more Raiders updates:Twitter (X): @JesseSBSNInstagram: @SilverandBlackSportsNetwork#Raiders #RaiderNation #RaidersNewsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.