Though Antonio Pierce went 5-4 as Raiders interim head coach, Las Vegas proprietor Mark Davis nonetheless has his eye on one other candidate.
“The Raiders, to me, are actually in a two-horse race at this level between Antonio Pierce and Jim Harbaugh,” NFL reporter Jordan Schultz said Monday on Bleacher Report’s web site. “There’s a number of love internally for Pierce, however Mark Davis actually likes the concept of getting a big-time identify, a big-time rent for his prestigious franchise. Somebody like Jim Harbaugh would actually transfer the needle.”
Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, the Raiders requested to interview Indianapolis Colts assistant normal supervisor Ed Dodds. Dodds and Harbaugh labored with the Raiders in 2003, which can appeal to the Michigan HC if he returns to the NFL.
Nonetheless, Davis ought to severely contemplate hiring Pierce, who’s left an impression on star gamers and earned the locker room’s belief.
“I want we had this for a full season,” Professional Bowl defensive finish Maxx Crosby stated following Sunday’s win over the Denver Broncos, per The Athletic’s Tashan Reed. “We have the proper man main us; we have simply received to maintain him.”
Below Pierce, the Raiders protection made big strides. Las Vegas (8-9) completed ninth within the league in factors (19.5) and twelfth in passing yards (212.4) allowed.
On the offensive facet of the ball, there may be room for enchancment. Las Vegas was twenty third within the league in factors scored (19.5), and rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell posted a below-average 40.2 QBR in 11 video games. He did enhance over his final 4 video games, although, throwing eight TDs and no interceptions.
If Harbaugh stays at Michigan or takes one other head-coaching job, selling Pierce is the proper selection. The staff’s progressing, and he can accomplish extra if it tweaks its roster this offseason.
