This week, the Las Vegas Raiders made a significant change when they fired general manager Dave Ziegler and head coach Josh McDaniels. The Raiders dropped to 3-5 following a Monday night loss to the Detroit Lions, which surprised owner Mark Davis, who had anticipated major improvement this season. As a result, the big move was made. Maxx Crosby, a defensive end, honored the leaders who had passed away while simultaneously praising the incoming head coach of the Raiders.
Antonio Pierce was the team’s linebackers coach prior to being named interim head coach. Crosby had full respect for all of Pierce’s accomplishments as a coach and a former player who was on Super Bowl teams with the New York Giants.
“He is as real as they come,” Crosby said. “I know Raiders nation is fired up about it. He’s a real Raider from Day 1. He’s from Compton. He’s been a Raiders fans since the day he was born. He won multiple Super Bowls on those great Giants teams.”
Crosby is clearly one of the best defensive players in the league and the key to the Raiders defense. He has 48 tackles, 6.5 sacks and 1 forced fumble so far this season.
The Raiders biggest problems are related to their offense. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo struggled badly in the Week 8 loss to the Lions, and he has a 7-9 touchdown to interception ratio this season. Aidan O’Connell will get the start in Week 9 when the Raiders host the Giants
As Pierce steps in as the Raiders’ temporary head coach, Maxx Crosby is hoping that the team will benefit from the coaching change and be able to salvage the season.
