Raiders' Preseason Reveals Fixable Flaws

The Las Vegas Raiders' performance in their recent preseason games has highlighted several areas needing improvement under new coach Klint Kubiak. Despite a comeback win against the Texans, the team committed nine penalties for 83 yards, extending opponent drives and hindering their own. Tackling has also been an area of concern for the defense, though improvements were noted in the second half against Houston.

Offensive timing, particularly with the offensive line and quarterback Fernando Mendoza, remains a work in progress. These issues, observed in both practices and preseason matches, underscore the challenges in the Raiders' rebuild. Coach Kubiak emphasizes accountability and improved coaching to address these fixable problems, aiming for cleaner football to overcome a tough schedule.