Antonio Pierce’s Two Key Aspects Head Coach Tenure Sets To Be Unstoppable…

The Jon Gruden fiasco two years ago forced the Las Vegas Raiders to search for a new head coach. The man who saved the season at that point was Rich Bisaccia, who filled in as interim coach. Under Bisaccia’s direction, the Raiders achieved an impressive 7-5 record and qualified for the AFC Wild Card playoffs.

Yet, when it came time to look for a permanent head coach, Bisaccia’s work apparently was not impressive enough to hold off Josh McDaniels for the job.

The Raiders intend to avoid making the same error in the hiring process this time around, but is Antonio Pierce deserving of a full-time position?

After all, he’s never been an NFL head coach before, yet the results are hard to argue. Either way, so far leading a 4-3 record, those around the league are taking notice of what Pierce has been able to do with the Raiders. But again, is it enough to secure the full-time position in Las Vegas?

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, team owner Mark Davis is “impressed

“with the physicality and discipline” that Coach Pierce’s Raiders have demonstrated. In the NFL, there is currently a genuine belief that Pierce has set himself up for success in 2024 when he takes over as head coach of the Raiders.

Pierce is coming off his biggest win to date, having assisted in the team’s victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16. To strengthen Pierce’s case for the full-time position, the Raiders still need to defeat Denver and Indianapolis in the regular season.

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Antonio Pierce Sends A Clear Message About Raiders’ Defense..

Prior to Week 16, rumors circulated that Antonio Pierce would need to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs to retain his head coaching position with the Las Vegas Raiders indefinitely.

Well, as his team dominated the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium this past weekend, Pierce proved to owner Mark Davis and the other Raiders brass members that he can overcome all obstacles.

It was a shocking performance given that Kansas City were considered massive favorites at home, but Pierce and Las Vegas were able to hold their opponent’s offense in check.

Without reliable receivers, Patrick Mahomes has struggled, and the Raiders defense has punished him with multiple sacks and turnovers.

A defense that was previously regarded as one of the worst in the league has been greatly improved by Pierce.

In response to a question about what has changed, Pierce said that his players are now playing with the same intensity as Maxx Crosby (via Logan Reever of 8 News Now).

Pierce remarked, “You’re seeing 11 bad boys hunting now.”

Matching Crosby’s energy was one of Pierce’s initial objectives as interim head coach, but he now feels his defense is beginning to do the same.

The Las Vegas defense appears to be playing with greater aggression and speed, and it paid off against Kansas City, who was unable to move the football.

Pierce appears to have the advantage for the time being, but he could make a stronger case for himself if he ends the season with two victories.