As interim coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, Antonio Pierce never left the coaching office. After removing the middle title from the title, Pearce eventually moved into a large corner office.
Meanwhile, no moreDuring his tenure as interim coach, Pierce has proven time and time again that he is the right man for the job. He almost immediately changed the culture from a graveyard to a winning football team. It awakens a sense of belief and instills certain attitudes and desires. Best of all, it’s back to the original Raider of old: pride, purpose and imposing physical style.
A defensive first strike, strong physical attack on the ground, and a big leg kick. It stays true to the image and character portrayed by the late Maverick Al Davis. Pierce’s charisma is unmatched and his energy is contagious.Pierce held the Raiders locker room together at a critical time in the season. The players and coaches unanimously chose him as the starting quarterback for Week 9. Pearce has never shied away from supporting the players.
Even after the season ended, the players continued to support Pierce as their coach. Max Crosby even threatened to demand a trade. Get a backupNew managers usually have difficulty assembling a staff. The success of Pierce’s team will depend on the hiring of an offensive coordinator and experienced defensive staff.
One of Pierce’s many endearing qualities is that he knows what he’s not good at and asks for help.As a coach, Tom Coughlin is a two-time Super Bowl champion (2007 and 2011, both with the New England Patriots). He also trained Pierce and they developed a relationship and mentored AP as they moved forward in life. Coughlin is one of the former NFL coaches Pierce turns to when he needs advice or guidance.
Marvin Lewis is known for orchestrating the incredible 00′ Ravens defense. He was the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals for 16 years and has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom on the defensive side of the ball that could carry over Pierce and the Raiders defense.
