Antonio Pierce, the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, emphasized the team's philosophy and his intentions to maintain the 'Raider Way.' Pierce expressed his ambition to push for 70 or 71 points in a game, referencing the 63-point victory over the Chargers in Week 15. Raiders owner Mark Davis expressed his excitement about retaining Pierce, citing unanimous support from players, alumni, and fans.
“Our philosophy is simple: It’s The Raider Way. Pride, poise, passion…ill intent, physicality, toughness, speed, attitude, full-blown Maxx Crosby effort.” Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce lays down his philosophy after officially becoming the head coach of the Las Vegas… https://t.co/tHEJxlW8is
#Raiders owner Mark Davis, on retaining Antonio Pierce: "My intuitions played out. I was excited about him then. Players, alumni, fans, everybody in this office. When you take that into account, it was unanimous...in fact, he earned it. Right person, right place, right time."
“Told him we were going for 71!…He knows I was poking at him…he stayed very poker-faced….we gotta understand our roles and check our egos at the door….he goes down I go down.” Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce responds to a question by @PGutierrezESPN about the 63-point… https://t.co/fhJFOCIUdl
Reporter to AP: When you met Tom (Telesco), how quick did you mention the 63 points you guys dropped on the Chargers? Pierce laughing: “Right away. I told him I was going for 70.” @KTNV
Question from @PGutierrezESPN - How quickly did you mention the 63 points in Week 15 to Tom Telesco? Antonio Pierce: "Right away, you know! I told him we were going for 70!"
“Nobody is bigger than the shield!” @Raiders -Head Coach Antonio Pierce #RaiderNation | #Raiders