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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, […]

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 NFL’s head coaching carousel is beginning to spin as teams with openings start to find their next sideline leaders. Dozens of interviews are happening across the league, including that of Antonio Pierce and the Tennessee Titans for their gig. Pierce will meet with the Titans this weekend, per Mike Garafalo. He remains in the […]

Robert Kraft and the New England Patriots have to do something they haven’t done in two dozen years after parting ways with head coach Bill Belichick. The Patriots are in the market for a head coach, with Kraft telling reporters Thursday the team plans to swiftly find Belichick’s successor. So, here are the top-seven replacements […]

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 […]

After firing Mike Vrabel, the Tennessee Titans are now casting a wide net to find their next head coach. Amongst a slew of candidates, Antonio Pierce’s name stands out as a Titans target. Tennessee has officially requested to interview Pierce for their head coaching vacancy, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The Titans have […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a lot to sort out this off-season starting with deciding whether or not to bring back interim Coach Antonio Pierce. The Raiders have just a 7-9 record on the season but the play of star defensive end Maxx Crosby, QB Aidan O’Connell, and WR Davante Adams have given the franchise […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

There are sure to be plenty of NFL head coaching jobs available next week once the 18 non-playoff teams evaluate their seasons and plan for the future. One job that may not be open is the Las Vegas Raiders, despite making Josh McDaniels the first fired head coach of the 2023 season. Then-Raiders linebackers coach […]

The 2023 NFL season has been a tumultuous journey for the Las Vegas Raiders. It ultimately culminated in their elimination from playoff contention. Despite starting the season with high expectations, the team’s performance has been riddled with setbacks and disappointing outcomes. From challenges in their personnel signings to key injuries, the Raiders have encountered obstacles […]

The Las Vegas Raiders experienced a heart-wrenching defeat at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season. This setback not only shattered the Raiders’ aspirations for a postseason appearance but also added a bitter touch to their overall performance. As the dust settles on this pivotal game, it becomes […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a 4-3 record under interim head coach Antonio Pierce heading into a crucial Week 17 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. And while the team’s playoff chances are dwindling, the improvement of the team’s defense has been tangible. Check out some of the Raiders’ defensive ranks since Pierce took over for […]

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce continues to make a compelling case that he should be hired as the Raiders’ next coach. The Raiders have won two consecutive games over their division opponents, starting with a dominant 63-21 thrashing of the Los Angeles Chargers followed by a 20-14 victory over the Kansas City […]

The Las Vegas Raiders started out the season in disappointing fashion. Since then, they’ve managed to scratch and claw their way back to respectability. The Raiders are 7-8 on the season, two games behind the Kansas City Chiefs in the win column and tied with the Broncos for second place. While a playoff berth is […]

Antonio Pierce’s impact on the Las Vegas Raiders can easily be quantified by looking at his win-loss record as the Raiders interim head coach. Under Pierce, the Raiders are 4-3 and still mathematically alive for a playoff berth. In the season and a half prior, under former head coach Josh McDaniels, the Raiders were 9-16. […]

Antonio Pierce is not a miracle worker, but he’s definitely doing a great job leading the Las Vegas Raiders as the team’s interim head coach following the dismissal of Josh McDaniels. Pierce has galvanized Las Vegas and even steered the team to a shock 20-14 win at Arrowhead Stadium over the reigning Super Bowl champions […]

The night of Christmas was not good for the Kansas City Chiefs. Antonio Pierce carefully devised a plan such that the Las Vegas Raiders secondary could dominate Patrick Mahomes. It worked flawlessly with some picks even getting converted into points. All of this was a worry for Andy Reid as they try to recalibrate but […]

The Las Vegas Raiders pulled off a huge upset over the Kansas City Chiefs on the road on Christmas Day by the score of 20-14, and Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce was emotional when addressing the effort of the defense and the staff overall in the win. “It’s a hell of a job by those […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce’s message to his team ahead of today’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs emphasized “hatred, violence and pain” according to Tracy Wolfson on the broadcast. Antonio Pierce’s message that enough was enough, and it was time for the Raiders to snap a losing streak against the Chiefs that […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are set to take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Christmas Day. It’s an incredibly important matchup considering it’s against a divisional rival and playoffs are right around the corner. For that reason, interim coach Antonio Pierce used Ric Flair to hype his team up ahead of the Week 16 […]

When the Las Vegas Raiders fired Josh McDaniels midway through the year, they knew they’d have to begin their head coaching search once the regular season ends. However, a search may not be necessary after all if they decide to go with interim coach Antonio Pierce. Pierce made a convincing argument that he could be […]

From start to finish, the Las Vegas Raiders had no mercy for the Los Angeles Chargers during their 63-21 Thursday Night Football win. The Raiders wasted no time, racing to a 21-point first quarter lead and scoring 42 total points after just the first half. Despite leading 42-0 at the half, the Raiders had no […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ 63-21 demolition of the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football had Raiders fans nationwide fired up. No surprise, then, that interim head coach Antonio Pierces was also enthusiastic. Check out his firey post-game locker room speech here. Inside the #Raiders locker room after last night’s demolition of the #Chargers… pic.twitter.com/ShVG9S3vFu […]

In an absolute drubbing of the Los Angeles Chargers, the Las Vegas Raiders asserted their dominance on Thursday,  bouncing back from an embarrassing loss four days before. After the lopsided 63-21 win, interim head coach Antonio Pierce didn’t sugarcoat his words, getting straight to the point. “We kicked some ass today,” Pierce said, via The […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are determined to crush the Los Angeles Chargers during their Thursday Night Football matchup. By halftime, the Raiders were stunningly up 42-0. Las Vegas head coach Antonio Pierce had a bold message for his team before the second half got started. How will the Raiders handle such a large lead entering […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce came up with a defiant championship take after their 3-0 shutout loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14. Antonio Pierce reiterated a timeless adage about winning Super Bowl titles, per ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez. “#Raiders Pierce: ‘I know this organization likes to score points, but dammit, you win […]

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season, and there are several key figures to blame for this defeat. The Raiders’ defense performed commendably, holding the Vikings to just a single field goal for nearly four quarters. However, the offense’s inability to capitalize […]

After finding immediate success as the interim head coach in Las Vegas, Antonio Pierce and the Raiders have since come back down to earth, dropping two consecutive games after starting 2-0 during his tenure. The Raiders are still in the mix for a Wild Card spot in the AFC, and with only five games left […]

After the Las Vegas Raiders fired former coach Josh McDaniels, Antonio Pierce stepped into the interim coach position. One of his first moves was benching Jimmy Garoppolo in favor of fourth-round rookie Aidan O’Connell. O’Connell has started each of the past four games and played in six overall this season. He has completed 63.5% of […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were continuing their upward trend this past Sunday, jumping out to a 14-0 lead over the Kansas City Chiefs, but ultimately fizzled out and fell 31-17 in Allegiant Stadium. Following the loss, which was the second consecutive one in the Antonio Pierce era, some tough decisions were made. The Raiders released […]