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The Las Vegas Raiders faced a disappointing 2023 NFL season, falling short of playoff contention. As the 2024 NFL offseason looms, the Raiders find themselves at a crossroads. They need to make strategic decisions to elevate their roster and contend in the upcoming season. This article delves into the key players that the Raiders must […]

It’s been quite a while since we’ve heard from Colorado football coach and NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders after the Buffaloes dominated the news cycle in September and October. But now, with the 2023 college football season in the past and Colorado departing the Pac-12 for the Big 12, Coach Prime is weighing in […]

Former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin praises the Las Vegas Raiders for the hiring of head coach Antonio Pierce. After spending almost half the season as the Raiders’ interim head coach, Pierce gets an opportunity to run it back in Las Vegas. Coughlin spoke on Pierce and the Raiders, presumably excited for the […]

On Friday, the Las Vegas Raiders officially announced that their head coach of the future will be Antonio Pierce. Pierce took over for the Raiders midway through this past season after the team fired previous head coach Josh McDaniels, and although the team was unable to make it to the postseason, the Las Vegas brass […]

The Las Vegas Raiders officially announced Antonio Pierce as their new head coach on Friday. Many around the league believe it’s a great hire and nobody is probably more happy than Maxx Crosby. Shortly after being hired though, Pierce is reportedly consulting with a well-known former head coach to help him fill out the staff. […]

It turns out, Raiders owner Mark Davis learned from his last mistake. Two years ago, when presented the opportunity to retain interim head coach Rich Bisaccia on a full-time basis, the Las Vegas Raiders opted to go another direction, hiring Josh McDaniels for the job instead. Two years later, after moving off McDaniels only a […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ search for a new head coach is over. In the end, though, it might not have been much of a search at all, as they promote the man whom so many wanted to get the job in the first place. “Raiders are working to finalize a deal to hire Antonio Pierce […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the process of making sweeping changes to their organization. Through it all, interim general manager Champ Kelly has stood by the Raiders. Specifically, Kelly has played a major role throughout Las Vegas’ search for their next head coach. With Kelly so actively involved, some believe it’s a sign he […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking for a new head coach and general manager this offseason after firing both Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler midway through the 2023 campaign. While they have been working on filling both positions, it sounds like their head coach search is close to coming to a conclusion. The Raiders have […]

Continuity and a winning culture are all the Las Vegas Raiders want. Before they get to that, a new head coach needs to be put in place. Antonio Pierce seems to be the clear favorite among all the members of the roster. They had sort of a late-season surge with him, which had players like […]

There are multiple NFL franchises currently in the midst of crucial head coaching searches, but the one that could be the most desperate to get it right is the Las Vegas Raiders. They have made the playoffs only twice in the last eight years and have become engulfed by negative optics too frequently in the […]

The Atlanta Falcons plan to interview Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce for its head coach vacancy, per Mike Garafolo at NFL Network. Atlanta has asked for permission from the Raiders as they continue to tackle options from around the league. The Falcons interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks on Saturday, […]

It’s difficult to recall a time in NFL history where so much of the discourse heading into Wild Card Weekend was on the coaches who weren’t coaching in the Playoffs. But with seven job openings, plus Bill Belichick, Pete Carroll, and Mike Vrabel all on the open market, and with Jim Harbaugh looming, it’s understandable that this […]

Antonio Pierce quickly went from a lesser-known assistant to a cult legend for the Las Vegas Raiders. After taking over the team, Pierce’s team looked infinitely better than the one led by Josh McDaniels. Fans definitely wanted Pierce to stay for at least a year, but they were wary considering Las Vegas’ history. Well, it […]

Player unity is a powerful thing. And the longer the Las Vegas Raiders’ head coaching search stretches out, the harder it will be for owner Mark Davis to ignore it. Another member of the team is voicing his support for Antonio Pierce, and doing it in an extremely straightforward and concise way. Maxx Crosby took […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are restarting when it comes to their leadership regime again this offseason, and while they may already have their head coach on board in Antonio Pierce, their general manager position is wide open. A thorough search will be conducted to fill the position, and it looks like the team has lined […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ next head coach odds are currently in favor of interim head coach Antonio Pierce. However, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh isn’t that far behind, according to oddsmakers, and Raiders nor owner Mark Davis have ever shied away from making a splashy head coaching hire. Interim head coach Antonio Pierce took over for […]

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis is on the hunt for a new head coach and general manager after firing Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler this season, and he’s keeping the GM search in the AFC West right now, interviewing Denver Broncos executive Kelly Kleine Van Calligan for the job. “The #Raiders interviewed #Broncos executive […]

The NFL offseason is here for the teams not in the playoffs, and questions remain all throughout the league. The Denver Broncos are likely set to move on from Russell Wilson after benching him at the end of the season. So, where does he end up if he leaves Denver? The latest odds have the […]

Black Monday has arrived, and for some, it arrived much sooner than expected. Just after the stroke of midnight, the Atlanta Falcons announced they were firing Arthur Smith just hours after the team lost to the New Orleans Saints 48-17, making another NFL head coaching vacancy. The Washington Commanders were a little more courteous and […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a crucial decision on whether to keep Antonio Pierce as their official head coach. Until that decision is made, the Raiders are looking to keep the coaching staff under him together. At least one team reached out to the Raiders requesting to interview Patrick Graham for defensive coordinator. However, Las […]

Who will be the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders? Antonio Pierce, who took over as interim head coach in 2023, is a candidate. Las Vegas has also been linked to Bill Belichick and Jim Harbaugh. According to Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN, Pierce and Harbaugh are the leading candidates for […]

There remains plenty of uncertainty within the Las Vegas Raiders organization. After finishing with an 8-9 record, falling short of the postseason in the process, the Raiders are now looking for a new head coach, a new general manager, and a search for a new defensive coordinator could soon join that to-do list. Nonetheless, one […]

At a crucial crossroads in their history, the Las Vegas Raiders find themselves on the brink of a decision that could profoundly impact the future of the franchise. Reflecting on a season that failed to meet expectations, one pivotal question arises. Should they maintain the current course or opt for a bold move for a […]

The Las Vegas Raiders started the 2023-24 season in poor positioning, but they finished at 8-9 and second in the AFC West under coach Antonio Pierce.  Jimmy Garoppolo did not have his best season; however, the veteran quarterback Garoppolo reflected on the year with optimism. Jimmy Garoppolo has plenty left to give to the Raiders […]

Regardless of whom the Las Vegas Raiders hire to become their next head coach, they will making a gamble. Though, there might not be a safer candidate for owner Mark Davis to bet on than Jim Harbaugh. As of now, Harbaugh remains committed to Michigan and is focused on his team’s championship clash with Washington, […]

The curtains have started closing for the Las Vegas Raiders’ NFL Playoffs hopes. But, this does not mean that their season completely ended in despair. Maxx Crosby and the rest of the squad have been actively lobbying for Antonio Pierce to get the head coaching job. This plea comes from a point of wanting continuity. […]

After watching their team end its season with a comfortable win over the rival Denver Broncos, fans of the Las Vegas Raiders made it clear they’d like to see interim head coach Antonio Pierce continue to lead the Silver and Black next season on a full-time basis. With quarterback Aidan O’Connell kneeling down to wrap […]

In what has been a chaotic season for the Las Vegas Raiders, Davante Adams has been more than a bright spot on offense. As the Raiders closed out their season against the Denver Broncos in Week 18, Adams etched his name in the NFL record books. Adams recorded his 100th catch and went over 1,000 […]

Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh is being courted by multiple NFL franchises as the head coach prepares to lead his Wolverines team to a national championship appearance. Harbaugh is being approached by the L.A. Chargers and several other NFL teams, per NFL Network. Harbaugh has Michigan football in the national championship for the first time […]

The end of the regular season is approaching, which means the Las Vegas Raiders will conduct its head coaching search soon. However, it sounds like Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby are hoping Antonio Pierce retains the job amid the ongoing rumors involving Jim Harbaugh. Adams and Crosby were both vocal about wanting Pierce to be […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are mourning after announcing the death of former linebacker Jack Squirek, who passed away Friday. Squirek played for the team during their Los Angeles days from 1982-1985, and spent the 1986 season with the Miami Dolphins. Squirek will forever be a franchise legend for making one of the all-time great plays […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are essentially playing for pride in Week 18 after being eliminated from the playoffs. However, it’s going to be a tough task taking down the Denver Broncos after Josh Jacobs’ latest injury update. As it turns out, the superstar running back is officially ruled out for Sunday’s game, according to ESPN’s […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will close out their tumultuous season with a Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Before the Raiders head into battle, Antonio Pierce dropped some insightful injury updates on Kolton Miller and Josh Jacobs. Pierce confirmed that Miller will be active and that the Raiders will have their full offensive line. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are playing out the string in Week 18 against the Denver Broncos, where a win will bring them to a respectable 8-9 and maybe even allow interim head coach Antonio Pierce to keep his job for next season. Rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell has been pretty good, too, after replacing Jimmy Garoppolo, […]

There is still no certainty regarding who will take over the reins as the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. However, Antonio Pierce has led this squad to a lot of success and upsets over teams that were supposedly stronger than them. They just got a win over the Kansas City Chiefs which […]

It is often tricky to gauge the motivations of management and the fan base when their team heads into the final game of the regular season with no postseason aspirations intact. Losing and improving draft placement is a preference for many, but those sentiments are not shared by the people competing for the love of […]

The final week of the regular season is here! The Denver Broncos will go toe-to-toe against the Las Vegas Raiders in an AFC West showdown. Let’s check out our NFL odds series where our Broncos-Raiders prediction and pick will be revealed. Despite defeating the Los Angeles Chargers by a score of 16-9 last weekend, the Broncos […]

With the NFL regular season about to wrap up, there are sure to be multiple head coaching jobs available next week once the 18 non-playoff teams evaluate their seasons and plan for the future. One team that may not have an opening is the Las Vegas Raiders, despite making Josh McDaniels the first fired head […]