The Las Vegas Raiders didn’t waste any time once they landed Klint Kubiak as their new head coach. With the clock ticking and the rest of the league already deep into offseason planning, Kubiak and his staff dove straight into the grind, using their Sunday not for rest, but for building a coaching staff that’s starting to take real shape.
The day started with a veteran addition on special teams, as Joe DeCamillis was brought in to coordinate that unit. DeCamillis brings decades of experience and a reputation for detail and discipline-exactly what you want from a special teams leader.
But the Raiders weren’t done. By the afternoon, they’d locked in their offensive coordinator, naming Andrew Janocko to the role.
Janocko is a longtime quarterbacks coach and a trusted ally of Kubiak’s, someone who’s worked alongside him and understands his offensive philosophy inside and out.
But perhaps the most eye-opening move of the day came on the defensive side of the ball.
In a surprising twist, the Raiders pulled Matt Robinson away from what was supposed to be a finalized role on the New York Giants’ coaching staff. According to reports, Robinson had just accepted a job as the assistant defensive line coach under John Harbaugh in New York. But with the Giants’ blessing, he’s now heading west to join the Raiders as a secondary coach-a clear promotion and a notable win for Kubiak’s staff-building efforts.
Robinson’s name might not jump off the page just yet, but the résumé is impressive. He’s spent the last five seasons climbing the ranks on Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens staff, earning a promotion in every single year.
That kind of upward trajectory doesn’t happen by accident. And while the Giants saw enough in him to add him to their staff, the Raiders saw even more-enough to offer him a bigger role and a bigger opportunity.
There’s also a web of familiarity here that makes the move even more logical. Robinson worked under Mike Macdonald in Baltimore, a coach Kubiak knows well from the 2024 season.
More importantly, Robinson coached alongside new Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Leonard during the 2022 season. That pre-existing relationship should make the transition smoother and the communication sharper as the Raiders begin installing their defensive system.
Before his coaching career took off, Robinson was a versatile player at Maryland, logging time at both linebacker and defensive back over five seasons and 39 games. He had a brief stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2015 before an injury cut his playing career short.
From there, he pivoted to coaching, starting as a graduate assistant at UConn and then returning to Maryland in a similar role. That path led to a coaching fellowship with the Ravens-and the rest is a steady climb through one of the most respected organizations in football.
Robinson’s development under defensive minds like Wink Martindale and Mike Macdonald has clearly paid off. Now, he brings that pedigree and a strong understanding of modern defensive schemes to a Raiders team looking to turn the corner.
For those who questioned whether Kubiak would be able to attract top-tier coaching talent, Robinson’s decision to leave a solid gig with the Giants speaks volumes. This isn’t just about connections-it’s about opportunity, vision, and belief in what’s being built in Las Vegas.
The Raiders still have work to do to round out the rest of the staff, but the foundation is starting to look sturdy. With experienced voices like DeCamillis, a trusted offensive mind in Janocko, and a rising defensive coach like Robinson joining forces with Rob Leonard, Kubiak is assembling a group that has both familiarity and upside.
It’s early, but there’s a sense that something is starting to take shape in the desert.