Raiders made the right move by letting Mike Mayock go as GM

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 09: Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis (L) speaks with interim head coach Rich Bisaccia of the Las Vegas Raiders before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) /

Raiders made the right move by letting Mike Mayock go as GM

So, what do the Raiders do now?

The fact is, Davis and the Raiders needed to turn the page on the previous administration. Yes, many of the pieces that led to the team’s playoff appearance were assembled by Gruden and Mayock. However, this came with a caveat in what turned out to be one of the most tumultuous periods in team history.

It’s not Mayock’s fault that Ruggs decided to drive drunk out of his mind, nor is it his fault that Arnette’s past caught up with him. Unfortunately, someone has to take the fall in these situations, and Gruden’s already gone.

Las Vegas Raiders, Derek Carr (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

A Derek Carr extension looms large over the Raiders

Several questions now need to be addressed by the Las Vegas Raiders with the offseason here, particularly about quarterback Derek Carr.

With the dominos now falling, possible names for replacements for Mayock are making the rounds on the internet. The one name tied to Jim Harbaugh, possibly the next head coach, is Ed Dodds. Regardless of who comes in, the Raiders will be in better shape with Mayock gone. The organization could not afford to gamble on another draft.

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