Raiders ‘working to finalize deal’ with Antonio Pierce as head coach
This time, it looks like owner Mark Davis will be hiring an interim head coach for the Raiders rather than moving in a different direction. Multiple reports on Friday indicated the Raiders would strip Antonio Pierce, who went 5-4 after replacing the fired Josh McDaniels, of the interim label and keep him in the full-time […]
Raiders set to interview Leslie Frazier for coaching job
The Raiders will conduct their first head coaching interview. Former Vikings coach Leslie Frazier is scheduled to meet with Las Vegas leaders on Tuesday to discuss the coaching position. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports. on Sunday night. He will be the first candidate the Raiders discuss as they search for a permanent replacement after they […]
NFL linebacker, Raiders Super Bowl hero Jack Squirek dead at 64
Jacob “Jack” Squirek, a former NFL linebacker who helped the Raiders win the Super Bowl, died on Friday. He was 64 years old. “The Raiders family is mourning the loss of Jack Squirek,” the team announced Saturday. “Squirek played four years with the Raiders and was a central figure in one of the greatest plays […]
Is Jim Harbaugh Headed To The Las Vegas Raiders? That’s What The Streets Are Saying (And Tom Brady Is Involved)
Jim Harbaugh in Sin City? …I can dig it! I recently blogged about the Los Angeles Chargers beginning their head coaching search and reportedly considering Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines (and Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots). Well, Harbaugh is now reportedly being targeted by another franchise in another sexy city, the Las […]
Davante Adams wants Antonio Pierce to be named Raiders’ full-time coach
Antonio Pierce received enthusiastic support Wednesday when he was named the Raiders' permanent head coach. The former Giants linebacker, who took over as head coach in Las Vegas after the firing of Josh McDaniels, received high praise from star wide receiver Davante Adams. Pierce, 45, has gone 4-4 since being named interim coach and has […]
Davante Adams wants Antonio Pierce to remain Raiders head coach: ‘That’s my vote’
The Las Vegas Raiders will conduct a head coaching search this offseason. And one of the Raiders' star players wants interim coach Antonio Pierce to keep his job. Davante Adams spoke to the media on Wednesday in support of Pierce, adding that others in the locker room also support Pierce. “That's obviously who I wanted, […]