Raiders Podcast Network Chris Simms on Mike McCoy: ‘The perfect guy to be your assistant head coach'
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Feb 27, 2026 Chris Simms, NBC Sports analyst and former NFL QB, weighs in with sharp roster and coaching reads. He discusses draft paths if the team skips a QB. He explores the idea of trading Max Crosby to reshape the roster and the urgent need for offensive line and receiver help. He praises Mike McCoy’s fit as assistant head coach and explains Andrew Janoco’s role as the offensive extension.
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Draft To Fit The Kubiak Shanahan System
- If the Raiders miss out on the top quarterback, they should pivot to draft scheme‑fit players like defensive tackles and front seven depth.
- Chris Simms expects Clint Kubiak to prioritize players who fit the Kubiak‑Shanahan system, making a tackle like Fernando Mendoza a logical target.
Use Max Crosby To Rebuild Around A Quarterback
- Trade high‑value assets to remake the roster if you keep the No.1 pick quarterback instead of other moves.
- Simms suggests trading Max Crosby could yield multiple first‑round picks and be used to acquire playmakers like D.J. Moore.
Protect The QB With O Line And Playmakers
- The offensive line and playmakers are critical complements to a franchise quarterback in a Kubiak run/play‑action offense.
- Simms highlights limited current skill‑position difference makers, naming Ashton Jeanty as a rare exception.