LAS VEGAS—After weeks of watching film, getting reps throughout training camp and making general preparations, the Las Vegas Raiders will finally get the opportunity to put all of that practice time into something tangible.
On Tuesday, the Raiders held their practice from Allegiant Stadium, giving the players and coaching staff experience with their preparations on game day before the Arizona Cardinals arrive for the preseason opener on Thursday.
For head coach Klint Kubiak, this moment has been a long time coming where, after years of biding his time, he will finally get the opportunity to take charge of a team of his own.
"I think the thing I appreciate the most is the coaches I get to work with because it is a group effort and we work a lot of long hours together," said Kubiak before Tuesday's practice. "We have a lot of coaches that are head coaches in their position and I rely on them to be the best at what they do, and it allows me to focus on my strengths and delegate the things that I'm not as good at."
While Kubiak was mum about how many series the first unit will play, he mentioned that the coaches "have a plan for those guys," suggesting that they will get at least some reps.

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