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“You better get this opportunity and make the most of it now” Antonio Pierce’s Job Should be Safe but on one condition if he

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The chances the Las Vegas Raiders have of beating the Kansas City Chiefs on the road for a second consecutive season are slim to none. So, if they do, Raiders head coach would have earned the right to finish out his contract.

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce signed a two-year deal with the team earlier in the year after having the interim tag removed from his title. Pierce earned the head coaching position after guiding the team to a 5-4 record over the final half of last season under circumstances that were far from ideal.

Arguably the most critical of those five wins was the team’s upset win on the road over the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day. The Raiders beat the Chiefs in such a resounding manner that Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reportedly reached out to Pierce, thanking the Raiders for a “wake up call.”

After their Christmas Day loss to the Chiefs would win 15 games in a row, including the Super Bowl.

What made the Raiders’ win over the Chiefs so impressive last season, is that the Raiders had nearly all of the odds stacked against them and still won. They beat the Chiefs without completing a pass after the first quarter, a feat that is nearly impossible.

Fast-forward nearly a full calendar year, and the Raiders have even more odds stacked against them this time around. They will head into Kansas City, missing some of their best players on defense and with a quarterback returning from an injury.

The injuries to numerous Raiders players have led to the team depending on many of its younger players who are playing in extended roles. Pierce noted the preparation process stays the same for the younger players and that nothing changes because of the unique opponent they will face.

“No, status quo,” Pierce said. “They know it. Hell, they’ve been hearing that war chant for the last 48 hours. They’re ready to kill me on that one, so they’ll hear it again today. I’m sure we’ll hear it on Friday. But young guys, man, like I said, the way I try to set up our schedule and our scripts each and every day is to give them opportunities throughout the week and practice with developmental, the way we compete on the scout team.

“So, you see what you’re going to get. What Sincere [McCormick] did in the game, I saw for eight or nine weeks. He just had to do it on Sunday. And now that other guys are getting that opportunity, what I always tell them is, I don’t know if you’re going to be up for next week. You better get this opportunity and make the most of it now. So, they understand that. And for the most part, most of our guys do a really good job of taking the opportunity and running with it.”

Before last season, the Raiders had once beaten the Chiefs in Kansas City since 2013. Suppose the Raiders can register a second win against the Chiefs on the road without half of their defensive starters, their fourth offensive coordinator in less than the last two seasons, and arguably the worst quarterback room in the National Football League, Pierce should be allowed to finish his contract with the team in that case.

The Raiders should also keep him on the staff afterwards if they decide to move on to another coach.

 

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BREAKING: More Troubles as Raiders Star player Arrested For DUI following….

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden faces a first-offense misdemeanor charge.

Some troubling news for the Las Vegas Raiders occurred on Tuesday.

Per KLAS 8 News Now, Defensive end Charles Snowden was arrested and according to Nevada Justice Court records, he has been hit with a first-offense misdemeanor “DUI of alchohol and/or controlled or prohibited substance.”

Per reports, Snowden was not required for a court appearance post-arrest or bond, and he did not have a probable cause hearing or a scheduled arraignment.

Per Paul Gutierrez of ESPN, “a status check was scheduled for April, though no attorney was listed to represent Snowden in the court record.”

A statement from the Raiders:

“The Raiders are aware of the incident involving Charles Snowden and have been in contact with the NFL and local authorities. The club will not comment further as this is a legal matter.”

The 6-foot-7, 245-pound defensive end was an undrafted free agent in 2021 out of Virginia before appearing in two games for the Chicago Bears. He was nabbed by the Raiders and had an inspiring preseason slate in 2024.

The 6-foot-7, 245-pound defensive end was an undrafted free agent in 2021 out of Virginia before appearing in two games for the Chicago Bears. He was nabbed by the Raiders and had an inspiring preseason slate in 2024.

Injuries on the defensive side of the ball allowed Snowden an opportunity to appear in 13 games with the Silver and Black. He also made seven starts with the Raiders. In those starts, Snowden registered 30 total tackles, 13 of them solo, with three tackles for loss. He also tallied 1.5 sacks, six quarterback hits, and three passes defended.

The Raiders will play the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football this week. Snowden was listed as a starting defensive end on the unofficial depth chart.

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Raiders TE Brock Bowers now favorites for Offensive Rookie of the Year following…..

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Can you imagine a tight end winning Offensive Rookie of the Year? Well, prior to this year, few people could. In fact, no tight end has ever won it. But just like Brock Bowers changed the game in college at Georgia, he has changed the pro game as well.

Now with four games left in the season, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Month has positioned himself as a favorite to win the award.

Washington QB Jayden Daniels is still the favorite to win it. And odds are he will win the award, mostly because he plays the most important position in football. And despite Gregg Rosenthal’s opinion, Bo Nix is probably also more likely than Bowers to win the award.

But Bowers has already set a new NFL rookie record for TE receptions (87) with still four games to go and his 933 yards put him within striking distance of the rookie tight end receiving yards record as well, which has stood for over six decades. So, he deserves to be in the conversation. Perhaps even forcing the committee to step outside their box and consider positions other than QB, WR, or RB for a change.

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“Maxx Crosby Honored with NFL Man of the Year Award, worth $250,0000 Thanks to Las Vegas Raiders Fans’ Support

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Maxx Crosby named Raiders’ nominee for 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide

Vegas Raiders announced today Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby as the Silver and Black’s nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. The league’s most prestigious honor, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide recognizes NFL players who excel on the field and demonstrate a passion for creating a lasting positive impact beyond the game. Each of the league’s 32 nominees were announced today.

Crosby’s performance on and off the gridiron serves as an example of what it means to be a Raider. He has consistently demonstrated a heartfelt dedication to making a positive impact on the community around him. As a nominee, Crosby will wear a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year helmet decal through the end of the season in recognition of his accomplishments.

The heartbeat of the Raiders’ defense, Crosby’s relentless performance has continued in 2024 as he battled an early-season injury but remains the team’s leader despite facing opponent’s best efforts to neutralize the threat he poses to offenses around the league. Crosby enters Week 14 with a team-leading 7.5 sacks, and his 16 tackles for loss are tied for the most in the NFL.

Among his many commendable endeavors off the field, Crosby has been a steadfast supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, consistently playing a pivotal role in fulfilling the wishes of many children. Over the course of the 2024 season Crosby will have helped to host 5 Make-A-Wish kids and their families, who experienced a visit to Intermountain Health Performance Center and Raiders Headquarters for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience on the Saturday before a Raiders home game. On gameday, those families were treated to a VIP experience including pre-game field access on the sideline to watch warm-ups and a comped meal at any of the concessions stands.

Crosby and his wife, Rachel, also recently announced a remarkable  to his alma mater, Eastern Michigan University. This generous contribution to the EMU athletic department will support the expansion of the school’s Championship Building Plan, enhancing resources for student-athletes and the community.

Crosby hosted the Play Football Skills Camp Featuring Maxx Crosby, a free skills clinic at Intermountain Health Performance Center that consisted of 250 participants aged 6–13 years old earlier this year. Participants ran through various drills and received coaching throughout the clinic from Crosby and his teammates. He also lent his time and experience to the annual CHAMP Camp, a youth football camp focused on fundamentals, skill and character development, teamwork and education on what it means to be a positive influence in the community.

To celebrate his Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination, Crosby teamed up with the Raiders Foundation to select a charity as the recipient of the funds raised from the 50/50 Raffle at a Raiders home game. Crosby selected Clark County School District to specifically benefit Mission High School with $55,900. Mission High School is a comprehensive secondary school designed for students in recovery from substance abuse, use, and/or dependency. He also donated two tickets to Super Bowl LVIII to two former students turned faculty members from Mission High School.

All 32 nominees will be recognized for their achievements during the week leading up to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The winner of the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award will be announced during NFL Honors, a primetime awards special to air nationally on FOX and the NFL Network on Thursday, Feb. 6.

Each nominee will receive up to a $55,000 donation, and the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award winner will receive a $250,000 donation to the charity of his choice. All donations are made possible by the NFL Foundation and Nationwide.

Fans are once again encouraged to participate in Nationwide’s annual Charity Challenge, a social media and online contest that allows fans to show support for their favorite Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee. Fans can vote on X/Twitter by posting #WPMOYChallenge along with the last name/X handle of their chosen nominee or by voting directly on NFL.com/ManOfTheYear. The nominee who receives the most collective hashtag mentions and online votes will win an additional $35,000 donation from Nationwide to the charity of their choice, with the runner-up receiving $10,000 and the third-place winner receiving $5,000. Charity Challenge voting takes place from Thursday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Jan. 6.

Beginning Week 14 and continuing through the end of the season, each of this year’s nominees, including Crosby, will wear a special Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year helmet decal in recognition of their accomplishments on and off the field.

Raiders Alumnus and Pro Football Hall of Famer George Blanda was named NFL Man of the Year in 1974 while playing for the Silver and Black.

 

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