The Las Vegas Raiders recently elevated Antonio Pierce to head coach. Pierce is a former NFL player with nine years of experience. That includes a Super Bowl win and Pro Bowl selection. He initially joined the Raiders as a linebackers coach. His interim head coaching tenure began on October 31, 2023, and during this time, he led the team to a 5-4 record.

Pierce’s performance as an LB coach, alongside his previous accolades as a player, caught the attention of Raiders’ owner Mark Davis. Davis’ recent remarks about Pierce’s appointment have become a focal point in the media. It has caught everyone’s attention in the NFL world.

Mark Davis is excited to work with Pierce

The Raiders owner, Davis, appointed Pierce as interim head coach. This happened after the Halloween night dismissals of Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler. Furthermore, his decision, coupled with Champ Kelly stepping in as interim GM, catalyzed a notable transformation in the team’s locker-room culture. Pierce’s leadership helped to guide the Raiders to a 5-4 record.

In his tenure, the Raiders finished with a winning record and excelled in the AFC West. They went 3-1 in the AFC West. Davis shared his honest thoughts on the team’s performance. He said that he’s “really excited” about working with Pierce. Pierce’s achievements included a remarkable performance against the Los Angeles Chargers. It set a franchise record.

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It was a feat achieved only once since 2013. The season’s prime point was a 27-14 victory over the Denver Broncos. After this, Davis expressed to ESPN his enthusiasm about Pierce’s role in steering the team’s successful finish.