Klint Kubiak, Mark Davis want Maxx Crosby to remain with Raiders - ESPN

HENDERSON, Nev. — With trade speculation surrounding Maxx Crosby, new Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak affirmed that he wants the All-Pro defensive end to remain with the organization moving forward.

«We want him to be a part of our success going forward. There's no doubt about that,» Kubiak said during his introductory news conference Tuesday. «He's one of the best players in the NFL, so that's a no-brainer to get to work with Maxx and see him continue to have success with his organization.»

Raiders owner Mark Davis also made it clear that he wants Crosby to remain with the Silver and Black.

«Maxx has been a great, great Raider. He is a great Raider. He's gone through a lifetime of development here for seven or eight years, and he still is a Raider. So, it's all good,» Davis said after Kubiak's news conference.

Crosby was in the building but did not attend Kubiak's introduction with fellow teammates such as running back Ashton Jeanty, defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV and left tackle Kolton Miller.

Kubiak, however, spoke with Crosby ahead of addressing the media and was «fired up» about seeing him rehabbing from knee surgery, which he had last month.

«I got a cup of coffee with Maxx this morning. Love talking with him. And look forward to continuing those conversations,» Kubiak said.

Crosby's name once again appeared in trade rumors ahead of Super Bowl LX when Fox Sports reported that it expected the 28-year-old edge rusher to be traded because the seven-year veteran didn't want to go through another rebuild. The Athletic reported that Crosby was especially interested in playing for New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.

Crosby said Friday on «The Herd with Colin Cowherd» that he intentionally hasn't spoken