A week ago at this time, the Raiders were reeling after getting pummeled by the Panthers. Immediately following the game, head coach Antonio Pierce said some of his players made “business decisions” and said he would need to make some business decisions of his own in response.

The Las Vegas Raiders were riding high entering Week 3 after completing a 10-point road comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. They came crashing down in Week 3 back at home, losing 36-22 to the previously 0-2 Carolina Panthers right after their opponent benched 2023 first overall pick quarterback Bryce Young earlier in the week.

Late in the game, with little chance of coming back, Pierce took out Minshew and put in Aidan O’Connell. He said it made the change in the hopes of bringing a spark. And, with the backdrop of garbage time, O’Connell drove the team down the field for a touchdown.

Gardner Minshew's job seems safe for now. During his Wednesday news conference, Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce confirmed Minshew will remain their starting quarterback in Sunday's home game against the Browns.

The former Raiders’ linebacker coach sparked the defense after Josh McDaniels was fired. The defense allowed more than 21 points in just two of nine games under Peirce as the in

You’d hope the kinks of a new blocking scheme would have been worked out by the start of an NFL season. With a full offseason to work in the new system, this is something the coaches are responsible for ensuring their players are adept at handling before putting it on the field live when the games count.