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The last time the Raiders promoted a linebackers coach to HC, it was a guy named John Madden. Just sayin'.

Joy doing a Raiders chant made my day

wow a non cowboys segment! it is an historic show today! and no mention of 63 v chargers, or a win in KC, or Denver? Yeah he earned it!

He's the only Raider head coach in the last 20 years to talk about the Raider way! To talk about hatred, violence and pain! Finally we have a RAIDER coach! Just win baby!

Every one of us Raider fans knew AP was the truth when he had that very first press conference talking about how he grew up a fan of the team and was going to bring back the Raider Way. As soon as I saw that, I knew he was the one we need to rock with.

Let’s give Maxx Crosby a flower or two for saying “Keep Pierce or trade me.” That certainly helped move the needle. JUSTICE FOR BISACCIA!

That last part by James Jones was amazing. Can’t remember the last time I was this excited for a Raiders offseason. Feels good to have some type of expectations and hope now as a Raiders fan 🖤🤍🩶🏈😤💪

Congrats to Raider fans and AP. As a Charger fan myself he will be remembered by me as the guy who fixed two franchises at the same time 😂.

As a chiefs fan, the game on Christmas felt like games of 80’s/90’s…..yes we win some, yes we lose some but those games brought something different…. And I’d love that fanbase to get “black hole” attitude back

One of the best commentaries on AP's hire I've seen today. Well done. Congratulations Antonio Pierce.

A. Pierce is an excellent selection for the Raiders! ☆☆☆☆☆ 💯

Acho just on TV to say ridiculous ish I’m convinced 😂

"...Umm He already beat them boys"😂 JJ dropping gems on this one.

I like this hire. When the dust settles on the 2023 coaching carousel, this may end up being the best. Perfect fit.

After a team, any team has been in the "basement" for a long period of time, it's great to see them rise and become winners!! I'll be happy if the Raiders get the puzzle figured out and become a dominant force in the AFC West. Just like I'm happy to see the Lions in the playoffs and the Browns in there too. It's good for football to have dominant forces, and it's great for football to see basement dwellers rise up and knock the kings off the hill.

Dude didn't complain about quarterback talentless. Dude looks like a coach that can coach who is on the team. Justin Fields is a serious upgrade at QB. Big tough guy with a cannon deep ball. He looks like a raider.

This is the only hire that made sense

Acho always playing the race card!!! As a Card fan I'm glad the Raiders hired him he's gonna keep that locker room in check 💯

AP - the only one that attacked mahomes. Yes one game. Yes offense didn't score, but the defense attacked kc's qb, that everyone else refuses to tackle or hit, I like the hire. Keep hitting.

This was always going to be the hire. The players like him, the fans like him, and he brings energy to that team.

Head Coaches rally the team. Oversee operations. Let the coordinators work and do their thing and this guy will overachieve all day long. AP can hype a player to run through walls.

AP was a "coach" on the field when he was a veteran player. Thats the best type of coach. Players respect and respond to that. Look at Dan Campbell in Detroit.

Joy so beautiful and knowledgeable about sports. Whoever she marry gonna be living the good life. Best of both worlds.

Joy, That sound off sounded really good. Go Raiders!

Antonio is da Man off Top!! If he started da season we a b n da Divisional round!!

JOY 😍❤️😍 so beautiful and to hear her give out a Raiders yell heart stopping😍😍😍

You can't compare Gruden to AP, he never got a chance to finish what he started. Gruden was a Raider and will always be a Raider, he didn't wanna leave and Mark never wanted to get rid of him. All will be revealed when the trial is over. RN4L 🖤

Congratulations 🎉 I’m happy for the organization.

Im an Eagles fan and I LOVE HIS HIRE Mr Pierce is the Man for this organization I hated him as a player cause he had so much energy on the defensive side but I appreciate him now as a Head Coach Bravo !!!

Simple point. AP inspires the players. He is a motivation fountain. Motivation is powerful. Very powerful.

Dam Cambell in the Lions. Demeco Ryans in The Texans. And now Antonio Pierce in the Raiders. Raider Nation there is a change coming. Ya’ll better hold on to your butts

Something about today’s episode sounds real professional, wonder why.

John Gruden was a great coach, he took over a rebuild and when he was finally killing it, they sabotaged him…

For all we know Raiders might’ve just hired the NFL version of Erik Spolstra

I love the AP hire. I was at Lucas Oil when the Raiders played the Colts in 2021 with Rich as their interim coach and on New Year's Eve with AP as their interim coach. You can sense how much a player coach means to this team and see that they play harder for these type of coaches. However, there's some context missing. Del Rio had one good season, with Musgrave as the OC, but he fired him after the 12 win season. From what I remember, Gruden was supposed to do a complete rebuild. It was supposed to take a few years. With Gruden the Raiders were the first team to beat the Chiefs by more than 8 points. Also the year Gruden was forced to resign, the Raiders started 3-0 and were a playoff caliber team. The McDaniel's era was just a dumpster fire in regards to his coaching capabilities.

The raiders had a termoil year but finished 2nd in division.... Imagine a team without absolute chaos

I can’t keep my eyes away from those touchdowns!!!!

I“m not a Raiders fan,but I approve this message. Give the man at least a chance

Mr. Jones, your last statement hyped me up, just like when A.P. speaks!!!! You got the juice, bro. And Joy, your voice and Raiders talk goes together like magic!!!!! GO RAIDERS!!!! In Pierce WE trust!

James Jones is a legend.

The players respect him and play hard for him. He's a Raider. Nuff said.

John Madden Junior College line coach ---- Super Bowl , Tom Flores --- Raiders Player becomes head coach 2 super bowls. No name coaches = super bowls. Leader of men, AP, you can get hire a offensive coordinator

Acho substitute teacher analogy is 100% perfectly accurate. We will see, this is why Dodds is important to have; someone from outside the building for parity and checks and balances

Hearing Joy yell “Raideeeerrrsssss” 😍😩😍😩

Gruden was a big part of that team that made it to the playoffs with bisacchia remember the position we where when he was forced out by the league

I Don’t Like The Raiders I’m A Die Hard Broncos Fan But I Love This 4 AP & The Raiders Because We’re Not Gonna Be Nothing Until Sean Peyton Is Out.

Josh McDaniels as an OC had the most impressive resume out there... 6 super bowls and 8 AFC championship appareances and we all see how it all turned out. All this is an opportunity to making someone's dream come true and prove everyone wrong. I believe AP is ready. We will see in time.

11:34 Joy spittin'

He is a good coach. He get in their butts.. He knows how to coach..

Congrats ap loved you on the giants

can u upload in higher quality 360p is criminal in 2024

Sometimes you have to get a coach who looks like and acts like the players you're coaching...👊🏿💯👌🏿

This is the most intelligent AP hire conversation on RU-vid 👍 Love the hard questions and discussion thank you also GO RAIDERS LFG

I cant wait to see what coaches and players they will bring into the building now. We finally have a hard nosed coach who, i believe, will build us up the trenches where the game is won or lost. I cant wait to see what happens over the next 2 months and see how much better this team/roster becomes.

James Jones is the man !

That’s my coach!!!! LFG

The fact that he was a player in the NFL gives him an advantage, and takes away some of the inexperience as a coordinator or head coach.

How did Gruden not work? He was in the process and it was working. If I remember correctly that team went to the playoffs and lost a close game to a Bengals team that went to the Super Bowl. Explain

The NFL is the best when The Raiders are Contenders

They TRIED Jon Gideon. Lol bro he was run out of the league. He was building a monster!

At least they're not making the same mistake that they did with Bisaccia. Now, will it make the team better? Who knows but we'll have to wait and see next year. Also, they don't have a qb so it's going to be interesting in the draft.

I only have one issue with the Raiders, hiring Antonio Pierce, by hiring a defensive, minded head coach. This means you have to bring in an offensive coordinator who will handle the responsibilities of playcalling, and if that play caller does a great job, he will be siphoned away from you For a head coaching opportunity . If you plan on investing in a young quarterback, This is the type of thing that could stunt their development. Upon further examination, my guess is Jim Harbaugh told the Raiders no.

Now the culture is back for the raiders like he said let’s do it the raiders way

Love how James Jones always hypin' his Packers, but chose to wear Raiders colors. What a way to get back Raider followers

You sound great giving Raiders love Joy…❤️😎🏉..RAAAIIIDERSSSS💪🏻

Great hire IMO. Dude clearly galvanized the players and deserves this opportunity. Immediately had the feel and look of a HC as soon as he stepped in.

Man how can you not like the Teacher story

Well said JJ 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I love you Joy

The Raiders had 4 Super Bowl appearances and 3 wins prior to Jon Gruden's first day as a Coach at any time.

That little something she is talking about is the mystique of the raiders it’s been missing for a long time but AP embodies that very well

Gruden got fired in the middle of his team build, that’s a horrible assessment.

This is so good for the NFL.

Raider Nation stand up!!☠🏴‍☠️

James is 💯 Antonio will be a great head coach

This is a perfect fit

Congrats🎉Well Deserved🎉

So excited that AP is our HC! LFG!!! 😎🔥🏈 RN4L

So happy let's get it

Be cool if he could start doing a raiders player redemption. Jeff hostetler lyle alzado etc

Where's Shady?

I love you guys show and much love to you too Joy

I wanna hear Acho try to be philosophical again 🤣🤣🤣

First off, Jon Gruden was gifted a Superbowl, with Tony Dungee's team!... I must admit, Emmanuel Acho's name had not crossed my awareness until this moment. It appears that his time in the NFL might not have left an indelible mark of significance. Anyways, he raises a valid point in a cautiously framed observation. It is evident that the standards for AP have evolved since he rightfully secured the position, despite the potential inclination of Mark Davis towards pursuing Harbaugh, who seemed to be in discussions about a possible agreement. Unlike his predecessor or previous coaching endeavors, AP acknowledges the limits of his knowledge and actively seeks collaboration. He is restructuring the coaching staff to address his blind spots, leveraging the newfound freedom and authority to assemble a team tailored to achieve his objectives. In contrast to the familiarity that develops with a substitute teacher over time, the dynamics within an NFL team and coaching staff are distinct, with each member having a defined role. Players, unlike students, have the agency to express their preference for a coach they believe represents their interests and chances for improvement. The vigorous effort to retain AP likely reflects more on Mark Davis and his past decisions that led to the team's regression. Crosby's unprecedented criticism of the owner's management style, coupled with his survival, underscores the unique challenges faced by the team. Acho's oversight lies in oversimplifying the complexity of an NFL team and coaching dynamics. It is a far cry from a sedate high school classroom, and the outcome of AP's tenure will become apparent in the upcoming season as he puts his plans into action. While Acho focuses on win/loss records, he overlooks the significant improvement in the Raiders' defensive ranking from 22nd to potentially 1st over a nine-week period. This progress was achieved with AP running a defense he was already familiar with, without constraints. Considering AP's potential to enhance the offensive game, which was once the Raiders' strength but underwent dismantling under McDaniels, one can only imagine the positive impact he might have. His recent transition from player to coach gives him a unique perspective that resonates with the locker room, fostering trust and a genuine desire to play for him - a sentiment not commonly associated with Davis' previous coaching choices. Unlike a substitute teacher adhering to a district-mandated system, AP has the flexibility and access to resources beyond what was available when he was merely keeping the seat warm. Davis should extend support to AP, notwithstanding his initial preferences, providing the same freedom afforded to the Aces in choosing their destiny. The outcome, whether success or failure, should be met with a fair evaluation, avoiding the tendency to scapegoat Crosby and the fans as excuses for any shortcomings.

As a Chiefs fan I think Antonio earned the chance to be a head coach. But the Raiders' issues have been a lot less about the head coach and more about their quarterback. Acho makes a good point that they only went 5-4. I saw a horrible Chiefs team look good when Romeo Crennel took over for Todd Haley. The Raiders still don't have the roster to be more than a middling team.

There was only ever going to be one guy replacing McDaniels and that was AP. There was no way Davis was going against the lockeroom twice

The Raiders hired Art Shell as HC for the second time in 2006. He went on to have a 2-14 season an was fired for the second time in 2007. If the Raiders are serious about winning, they need a proven and experienced coach. The division already has 2 of the top 5 coaches in the NFL. If Harbaugh or Belichick sign with the Chargers, can Antonio Pierce compete and win the division?

I happy he got the job. It not about should he have the job, it what can they can get him that will help the team. Who should we try and get? I think we need a great defensive man like Maxx Crosby(as close as we can get), that can help him get pressure. I think we need to also get a good/great receiver to help take pressure off Davante Adams. QB ugg that big debate.

AP has brought back the Raider Image that Raider swag......And most important.....THE WILL TO WIN

A.P. help the Giant's pull off one of the n.f.l. greatest upset, super bowl 42

I'm calling Antonio Pierce, "63."😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

I can’t wait for next year lol.

Raider Nation..Stand Up!!

They were 5-4 w Pierce BUT, millimeters away from being 7-2 under AP!!! DO YOUR HOMEWORK and mention this too. Minnesota & Indianapolis…

Wish you the best AP.

Finally someone said it " I bet all of you "

Thank you!! Why NOT!!??? SHE HIT IT ON THE HEAD! GIVE AP A CHANCE THATS THAT!🤞🏽💯😤💪🏾

The players were ready to go to battle for him ,even being traded if he was not hired. Who can predict the future ? He deserves the opportunity to at least try

AP BRINGS THA OLD RAIDER WAY