Raiders owner Mark Davis offers telling response to speculation about Antonio Pierce’s future

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis is facing a tough decision amidst the team’s disappointing 2-11 record this season. Speculation has been mounting about the future of first-year head coach Antonio Pierce, but Davis is not ready to make any midseason decisions just yet.

During the NFL league meetings on Wednesday, Davis avoided addressing whether Pierce will return for the 2025 season. This ambiguity is indicative of the uncertainty surrounding Pierce’s future with the team.

Pierce, who took over as interim head coach last season before being named the permanent head coach this year, has struggled to turn the team’s fortunes around. The Raiders are currently on a nine-game losing streak, with a dismal 2-11 record for the season.

Despite the team’s poor performance, Davis is shouldering some of the blame himself. He acknowledged that as the one who hires the decision-makers, he is ultimately responsible for the team’s performance. Davis expressed disappointment in the lack of progress and emphasized the need to address the issues plaguing the team.

Davis made it clear that he delegates decision-making to those he hires and trusts them to achieve the goals set for the team. While he acknowledges the current dissatisfaction with the team’s performance, he is not yet ready to evaluate the future direction of the team.

As the season progresses, the focus remains on finishing strong and then reassessing the situation. Davis emphasized that he is not currently in a position to make any decisions regarding the team’s coaching staff or management.

The uncertainty surrounding Pierce’s future as head coach of the Raiders adds to the intrigue of what lies ahead for the team. With the season still ongoing, all eyes will be on how the team performs in the remaining games and what decisions will be made in the offseason.