The relationship Raiders general manager Tom Telesco and coach Antonio Pierce form will go a long ways in determining how successful the franchise will be.
Vincent Bonsignore
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
The Raiders introduced new general manager Tom Telesco and head coach Antonio Pierce at a news conference.
Kliff Kingsbury spent last season as the offensive assistant at USC. Before that, he was the head coach for the Arizona Cardinals and Texas Tech.
Tom Telesco most recently was the general manager of the Chargers from 2013 until Dec. 15, when he was fired a day after they lost to the Raiders 63-21.
Tom Telesco was fired as the Los Angeles Chargers’ general manager Dec. 15, a day after they lost to the Raiders 63-21. He has worked in the NFL since 1991.
Bo Hardegree, the Raiders’ interim offensive coordinator for the final nine games of the season, will not be retained, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed.
The Raiders have their coach in place in Antonio Pierce. Now he and the organization need to make some key decisions to get the team back in the playoff picture.
Antonio Pierce went 5-4 after being named the Raiders’ interim coach Oct. 31 and immediately won the support of players by embracing the Raiders’ way.
It took pretty much everything Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby had to get on the football field toward the end of the season.
There are three position groups the Raiders should look to address this offseason if they hope to reach the playoffs next year.
When Maxx Crosby looks at the Raiders’ decision on whether to hire Antonio Pierce as coach, he’s reminded of a similar situation in 2022 involving Rich Bisaccia.
A decision on the Raiders’ next general manager and head coach could come within the next 48 hours, as the team has satisfied the NFL’s Rooney Rule guidelines.
Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham to interview for second NFL head coach opening
NFL agent Don Yee got his biggest professional break when he signed Tom Brady out of Michigan. He recently added Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh to his list of clients.
Antonio Pierce was elevated from Raiders linebackers coach to interim head coach Oct. 31. The Raiders have also set up an interview with another candidate.