The first domino falls for the Las Vegas Raiders as they relieve Mike Mayock of his duties as general manager on Monday after three seasons.
When Raiders head coach Jon Gruden resigned amid an e-mail scandal, many fans wondered what would become of general manager Mike Mayock. Today, Raider Nation now knows the official news: Mayock is out. While many will defend Mayock’s tenure, the overwhelming majority know that his legacy will be that of missed draft opportunities and questionable transactions.
A former NFL draft analyst for the league’s network, Mayock came to the Raiders with much ado. Though most would agree that Gruden was the final decision maker, Mayock was brought in for his scouting prowess more than anything. With Gruden focusing on the coaching aspect, Mayock was going to be the man behind the scenes putting together draft picks for the Raiders.
Which of the two had a say in which pick was made will be a source of contention for some time. At least until a tell-all book from either Gruden or Mayock tells us the truth.
Various news sources, including NFL insider Adam Schefter, have confirmed that Mayock has been relieved of his duties, with interim coach Rich Bisaccia awaiting his fate. It was a contentious day, filled with much tension at Raiders HQ and many rumors flying around social media.
Mike Mayock is out as the Raiders’ general manager, per the team.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 17, 2022