The Las Vegas Raiders made a major coaching shakeup as they announced the firing of offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, offensive line coach James Cregg, and quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello. This decision came after the team’s five-game losing streak, which left them with a 2-7 record and tied for the worst in the NFL following a 41-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
While Getsy’s offense showed promise with four opening-drive touchdowns in the past five games, they struggled to maintain momentum throughout the rest of the games. The team only managed to score four touchdowns on 50 other drives during the same period, with three of those coming in garbage time when the team was already trailing by a significant margin.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce expressed disappointment after the loss, emphasizing that improvement is needed across the board, from coaching to player execution. Getsy, who previously led the NFL’s top rushing offenses with the Chicago Bears, oversaw an underperforming Las Vegas offense that ranked 28th in total offense, 18th in passing, and 31st in rushing.
Despite the team’s struggles, Getsy dismissed the idea of scripted plays as a solution, instead focusing on the importance of executing the game plan with attention to detail. The decision to fire Getsy came after a series of coaching changes in recent years, highlighting the team’s ongoing search for stability and success.
In addition to the coaching changes, the Raiders also made a significant shift at the quarterback position, replacing Gardner Minshew with Desmond Ridder late in the game against the Bengals. As the team heads into their bye week, they will have time to regroup and make further adjustments to turn their season around.
Overall, the Raiders’ decision to part ways with Getsy, Cregg, and Scangarello signals a commitment to addressing their performance issues and striving for improvement in the second half of the season. With changes at key coaching positions and on-field personnel, the team will look to rebound from their current struggles and finish the season on a more positive note.
