The Las Vegas Raiders would need a miracle to get to the playoffs so many fans and media personnel are already looking ahead to next season. The main story surrounding the Raiders team is what they are going to do at head coach for next year with many, including superstar receiver Davante Adams, wants interim head coach Antonio Pierce to get the job.
Adams was vocal today in his press conference about how Pierce has his vote to be the coach next season, and that Adams would welcome him returning as the locker room loves to play for him. Adams was quoted saying:
“It’s obviously who I wanted, and he’s my vote,” Adams told reporters Wednesday. “I’ve been vocal about that, and that’s basically how the whole locker room feels, and with good reason. He’s come in and done a great job.
But Adams did not stop there. For usually a quiet receiver, he had a lot to say about Pierce and how worthy he is for the job. He continues in his press conference saying:
“He’s continued to win us over. It’s not just the comfortable thing, I think having AP here would be good for this organization. He embodies what it means to be a Raider. That mentality, that swag, all the things that he endorses are the things that I believe in. … Definitely [I’m] rooting for him.”
This undoubtedly must make Pierce happy to see that in such a short time his message has impacted the locker room in such a powerful way.
The Las Vegas Raiders Have Been Dominant With Antonio Pierce
Since week 9 of the season, the Raiders have looked like a completely different team under Pierce’s leadership. Especially on the defensive side of the ball, this team has been one of the best in the league since Pierce took over, and they have been doing it against some of the best teams in the league.
Since week 9 the Raiders are 1st in the league in opponents points per game, a steams have been averaging 15.3 ppg since Pierce took over. They are top 5 in sacks as a team, 6th in takeaways, and have the most defensive touchdowns in the league. This is a completely different defense then what we saw in the beginning of the year.
While the Raiders will not make the post season, Pierce has given them and their fans a lot to be optimistic about for next year. Davante and many other players would love for him to be the head coach next year, and the way things have been looking, he will be.
The #Raiders should hire Antonio Pierce as the HC, I'm with Davante Adams here.
pic.twitter.com/BoqrCVSUHi— Sanjit T. (@Sanjit__T) January 3, 2024