Las Vegas Raiders released head coach Antonio Pierce

Las Vegas Raiders released head coach Antonio Pierce

After only one season as the main responsible trainer, Antonio pierce the las vegas raiders After a disappointing record of 4 wins and 13 defeats in the season, this decision was essential.

performance as interim coach

The 46-year-old Pierce had scored a record of 5-4 during the 2023 season as an interim coach after josh mcdaniels . In an official explanation, the Raiders paid tribute to Pierce: "We appreciate Antonios Engagement, first as an interim trainer and this season as head coach. Antonio grew up with the Raiders feeling, and his connection to Silver and Black is deeply rooted in. Best. “

pierce comments on discharge

On Monday there was a press conference in which Pierce indicated that he had not talked to team owner Mark Davis about his status at the franchise. When asked whether he wanted clarity over the next season, Pierce replied that the uncertainties regarding his future would only come from outside. He emphasized: "It doesn't come from the inside of the building. There is nothing to clarify for me until I hear from inside."

reality in professional sport

pierce said that he knew the realities of the NFL business: "Win and love you-lose you-lose and it's time to move on." He added: "If you accept this job and stand in front of the building in front of the building, before the organization, you take the good with the bad, or if we win, everyone calls: 'AP! AP! AP!'

Antonio Pierce, a former NFL player with the age of nine, won the Super Bowl XLII with the New York Giants in 2008. The Raiders have only participated in two playoff games in the last 22 seasons.