Raiders: Josh McDaniels has tremendous Coach of the Year opportunity

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HENDERSON, NEVADA – JUNE 07: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders speaks during a news conference after the first day of mandatory minicamp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on June 07, 2022, in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Raiders: Josh McDaniels has a tremendous Coach of the Year opportunity

Carr and the Opportunity

Derek Carr has already praised the system of McDaniels and has stated that the former Patriots coordinator likes to “play fast”, and although adjustments will be needed to adapt to his system, the success should come early with such a deep roster of talent.

The Raiders are entering this season as a dark horse playoff contender, at least according to the odds, and the Chargers and Broncos are getting discussed as much bigger potential threats to the Chiefs’ reign of supremacy in the division. With the Raiders routinely being overlooked, this is what gives McDaniels the biggest opportunity to quell these doubts, and gives him a tremendous opportunity to become this season’s head coach of the year.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: (EDITORS NOTE - This image has been converted to black and white) Oakland Raiders helmet is seen on the field after the game between Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

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Only time will tell if McDaniels is the answer for this franchise, but with such a loaded roster at his disposal; the Las Vegas Raiders might finally have the opportunity to be in the discussion as a true contender in the loaded AFC division. And if McDaniels can raise this franchise to these expectations, he truly will deserve some head coach of the year consideration.

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