The Las Vegas Raiders now sit at 2-6 following their 27-20 loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs on Sunday. A run to the playoffs is trying increasingly farfetched by the week and it isn’t simply gamers who’re coming underneath hearth, but additionally a number of the coaches as nicely.
Head coach Antonio Pierce was the selection of many after how nicely the Raiders ended final season as soon as he took over, however a coach additionally has to decide on the fitting assistants and that’s coming into query now. Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy is garnering plenty of criticism, with the Raiders at present rating twenty sixth in factors and twenty eighth in yards, however some consider a few big-name assistants are apparently not pulling their weight as nicely.
In line with Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda, there’s a perception from some inside the Raiders that assistants Marvin Lewis and Rob Ryan have checked out and are simply with the Raiders to receives a commission:
“The criticism of assistant coaches is not only directed at [Luke] Getsy but additionally extends to Marvin Lewis and Rob Ryan.
“Ryan, a once-celebrated defensive coordinator, is listed because the groups ‘Senior Defensive Assistant.’ Lewis, previously the pinnacle coach of the Cincinnati Bengals from 2003 to 2015 who additionally coached with Pierce at Arizona State, is listed as Assistant Head Coach. Detractors near the scenario inform me each Ryan and Lewis have checked out and are principally simply in Las Vegas to gather checks.”
Bringing on skilled coaches like Lewis and Ryan makes a ton of sense for a first-time head coach like Pierce. There are particular issues Pierce has not gone via and they’re two assistants who may help the Raiders coach navigate these conditions once they pop up.
However that’s solely the case if they’re engaged and contributing, which some contained in the Raiders apparently really feel like is the case. When a staff is shedding just like the Raiders are, plenty of frustrations start to come back out, and the one technique to flip issues round is to get on the successful observe.
Antonio Pierce says Raiders Aren’t a Good Staff
With the Raiders struggling up to now on this 2024 season, some have puzzled whether or not they wouldn’t be higher off tanking for the remainder of the season. However Antonio Pierce says that has not, nor will it’s within the franchise’s plans.
Previous to Sunday’s contest, Pierce spoke concerning the present state of the staff, saying he didn’t anticipate their document to be what it’s and that plenty of different groups are coping with the identical points because the Raiders. The coach added that they don’t seem to be tanking and are attempting to be the most effective they’ll, however merely aren’t a very good staff proper now.
