The Raiders shook up some responsibilities on their coaching staff Tuesday and hired a former NFL head coach. They also stood pat at the NFL’s trade deadline.
Vincent Bonsignore
Former Raiders reporter
After firing three key members of his offensive staff, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said he will take the next day or two to evaluate his options.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce promised changes after his team’s loss to the Bengals on Sunday. He followed through by firing three coaches hours later.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow threw five touchdowns Sunday at Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium to extend the Raiders’ losing streak to five games.
Linebacker Robert Spillane is active for the Raiders on Sunday, but they will be without a key starter on the offensive line against the Bengals.
The Raiders appear to be open to all possibilities before the NFL trade deadline Tuesday. Here is a look at who they could move and who they could try to add.
Raiders fans submitted questions about the NFL’s Tuesday trade deadline this week, as well as ones about the future of coach Antonio Pierce.
The Raiders will use the next nine games to make big decisions on their offensive line, like what rookie Jackson Powers-Johnson’s best position is.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said he’s comfortable with Luke Getsy as the team’s play caller but added that the offense, averaging 18 points a game, must improve.
The Raiders tried two different approaches in the red zone their last two games. Neither worked, showing the team lacks an identity on offense.
The Raiders failed to gain just one yard when they needed it Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. As a result, they lost again to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.
The Raiders will have Jakobi Meyers back on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman was a safety in high school, but he still managed to earn a scholarship at Wake Forest.
The Raiders and Chiefs each have plenty of motivation heading into Sunday’s rivalry game at Allegiant Stadium. That could lead to some fireworks.
Raiders fans submitted questions about coach Antonio Pierce, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and new quarterback Desmond Ridder in this week’s mailbag.