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Kubiak Eyes All-Around Star for Jeanty
27 May
Summary
- Klint Kubiak aims for Ashton Jeanty to be a three-down back.
- Jeanty's 2026 role mirrors Christian McCaffrey's workload.
- The Raiders' coach wants Jeanty heavily involved in all plays.
Klint Kubiak, the new head coach and play-caller for the Las Vegas Raiders, has outlined an ambitious plan for running back Ashton Jeanty in the 2026 season. Kubiak intends to utilize Jeanty extensively, aiming for him to become a featured three-down back, much like Christian McCaffrey.
This strategy involves keeping Jeanty on the field for a high percentage of snaps, allowing him to contribute significantly as both a runner and receiver. Kubiak believes that elite backs like McCaffrey are essential to an offense and rarely come off the field.
While Jeanty had a solid rookie season with 975 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns, his usage will dramatically increase under Kubiak's direction. The coach is ready to put as much responsibility as possible on Jeanty, challenging him to reach a new level of performance.
