Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis isn't making any midseason decisions despite his frustrations with the team's 2-11 record, and that includes whether first-year head coach Antonio Pierce will return next season.
in the annual NFL league meetings On Wednesday, Davis declined to comment specifically on whether Pierce, who is in his first year as head coach after serving as interim coach last season, will return for the 2025 season.
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce watches the game against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Nov. 29, 2024. (Images by Denny Medley-Imagn)
“I don't even want to talk about it right now,” Davis said, via The Atlético. “We're still playing the entire season.”
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Choosing not to participate in a vote of confidence is telling.
While Pierce is only in his first full year as an NFL coach, he has been with the organization since 2022. Last season, he took over as interim head coach in October after Josh McDaniels was fired. He immediately came in in an attempt to change the situation, benching Jimmy Garoppolo in favor of Aidan O'Connell.
The Raiders finished that season second in their division and Pierce posted a 5-4 record. He was named the team's new head coach earlier this year, but the Raiders have struggled during his tenure and are 2-11 on a nine-game losing streak.
Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis (left) talks with coach Antonio Pierce during the game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 24, 2024. (Images by Kirby Lee-Imagn)
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But Davis said Wednesday that the blame for this season is also his own — that is, for hiring the decision makers.
“I'm very disappointed, obviously. I want to see progress,” he said via The Athletic. “There are no excuses. We have injuries and all that stuff, but your team has to figure out how to solve those problems. The bottom line… is that it all comes down to me. And, if they're going to point the finger at me, it should be to me, because, I repeat, I am the one who hires the people who make the decisions in the field.
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 8, 2024. (Images by Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn)
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Davis added that it's a “misconception” that he makes decisions on the field.
“I delegate to the people I hire. I give them goals. And then I step aside and let them try to do it and let the results speak for themselves. At this point, obviously, we're not happy. But you have to go through the season and then reevaluate. Right now, I'm not in that position to evaluate anything in the future.”
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