The Las Vegas Raiders have been through a lot of turmoil in the past couple of years. Last year, the expectations were high but a slow start caused the team to finish near the bottom of the league. With new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo the Raiders are looking to improve in 2023. They will have to do it without a long-time staple of the team as long-snapper Trent Sieg was released and reportedly the players are not happy.
Las Vegas Raiders Release Trent Sieg
It may not seem like a big deal but to the Raiders it is. Kicker Daniel Carlson and punter AJ Cole have had lots of success with Sieg as the long snapper. Teammates saw how good the unit was and according to The Athletic’s Vic Tarfur, they are not happy about the release.
“There was some surprise and anger among players when the Raiders signed former Broncos long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer and released five-year veteran Trent Sieg, who is extremely close with wildly successful kicker Daniel Carlson and punter AJ Cole. Why break up the trio when they are doing so well together?”
It wasn’t like Sieg was a highly-paid player and was cut due to cap concerns. So why was he released?
New Coach Wanted His Guy
The consensus around the organization is that special teams coach Tom McMahon wanted Bobenmoyer. He spent some time in Denver and liked him there. This happens often in sports. Coaches have a certain player that they like and so they do everything they can to bring in their own guys. In this case, it may backfire. If there are problems in the special teams next year, many players may be placing blame on management’s decision to get rid of Trent Sieg.
The Las Vegas Raiders have a tall task ahead of them. They are in the same division as the Chiefs and Chargers. In the conference, the Dolphins, Bills, Jets, Jaguars, Ravens, Steelers, and Bengals are all tough teams. Josh McDaniels could already be in trouble if things do not turn around in 2023.
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Raiders Players don’t understand they don’t mean anything Mark Davis. That Owner has gone over to Evil Mcdaniels side. In RaidervLand no Players are safe at all. So what Players are still left on Roster dont get closer any other players, with Mcdaniels you never know if your gone or someone else is gone. Peaceout To Original Raiders Players you guys are my True Hero’s of My Raiders Team. It the seem liked Raiders Football anymore.