The Raiders selected their new offensive coordinator Thursday in Kliff Kingsbury. Here are some options in the draft that would fit his system.
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The Raiders introduced new general manager Tom Telesco and head coach Antonio Pierce at a news conference.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Raiders will keep most of their roster intact for next season, but there are some notable players who are set to be free agents this offseason.
Antonio Pierce left open the possibility of interviewing for other head coaching openings Monday. Now it looks like that is coming to fruition.
Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo doesn’t know what the future holds for himself and the team, but he’s looking forward to a healthy offseason.
The Raiders ended their season with a victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday, giving Antonio Pierce a 5-4 record as interim coach and his players’ support.
The Raiders have one more game — against the Broncos on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium — to state their case for Antonio Pierce as their permanent coach.
Veteran wide receiver Hunter Renfrow will almost certainly play his final game with the Raiders against the Broncos on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
In a clear sign that Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is in play for the NFL, he hired Don Yee as his agent over the weekend. Yee’s most famous client is Tom Brady.
Self-inflicted wounds have been a season-long issue for the Raiders, who won’t make the playoffs or have a winning record under interim coach Antonio Pierce.
The Raiders’ playoff chances moved from one percent to 14 percent with their win over the Chiefs. Now they have to win out and get some help to make it.
Raiders players have rallied around interim coach Antonio Pierce, who is 4-3 since taking over for Josh McDaniels, including Monday’s upset of the Chiefs.
Zamir White promised his offensive linemen new pairs of Jordan tennis shoes if they helped him get 100 yards rushing against the Chiefs. He finished with 145.
The Raiders kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a dominating, physical defense that harassed Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in a Christmas Day victory.
