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Raiders young core makes them NFL’s premier head coach landing spot

By Jason Willis

Oct 4, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after a play against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after a play against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

The big question is who will be the Raiders head coach in 2022, but one thing is for sure, whoever it is is getting some blue-chip players to coach.

The Las Vegas Raiders are in a strange spot in the 2022 off-season. Typically when a team is searching for a new general manager and head coach, it is off the heels of a poor season. While the Raiders were not an amazing team in 2021, they still managed a playoff berth.

So why are they searching for a reset?

Well, at the start of the 2021 season it appeared the Raiders would be led by Jon Gruden for the foreseeable future as he was in the midst of a mammoth 10-year, 100 million dollar contract. Even during some very disappointing finishes, it was presumed that “Chucky” would be the last to go if changes were made.

Then came the e-mails. Offensive and a complete shock, Gruden would resign in the middle of the season.

In the case of former general manager Mike Mayock, he was always dealt a bad hand. Long considered a figurehead at the GM spot, many assumed the loss of Gruden would spell the end of Mayock’s tenure as well. So, despite being a part of the acquisition of several quality players, Mayock was relieved of his duties.

Of course, interim head coach Rich Bisaccia performed admirably in a roller coaster of a season. Leading the Raiders to a 10-7 record, they were 7-5 under his watch and, of course, secured a playoff berth. He will get his chance to plead his case for the head coaching job long-term as well.

Regardless, the next Raiders coach will be taking the reigns of a team with young talent that is ready to win.

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