Antonio Pierce, in his recent remarks, highlighted the high energy and potential of the Raiders' defense, using the phrase '11 bad boys hunt' to describe their intensity, a standard set by Maxx Crosby. Pierce, who has experience with a historic defense, believes the team has a different ceiling it can reach and has avoided using the term 'great' for now. Safety Marcus Epps, with Super Bowl experience, concurred, stating that the Raiders' defense is on the verge of greatness, with 'the sky as the limit.' The defense's progress under Pierce's guidance has been notable, especially as he strengthens his case to become the Raiders' permanent coach, leading the team in the last practice of the year.
With each passing week, Antonio Pierce is cementing his candidacy as the @Raiders permanent coach. READ MORE: https://t.co/hIX6qqHSsU #RaiderNation https://t.co/MXlHoqgmJc
“We’re on the verge of being a great defense…the sky is the limit.” Raiders safety Marcus Epps played in the Super Bowl last year and speaks on if the Raiders defense is approaching Super Bowl caliber. 🎥: By @Sean_Zittel, Vegas Sports Today #RaiderNation https://t.co/BFvk14aZ3V
Antonio Pierce spoke earlier today about how Maxx Crosby’s infectious energy has led to seeing “11 bad boys hunt.” on defense. Here’s Crosby leading the charge as always for the last practice of the year. 🎥: By @Sean_Zittel, Vegas Sports Today #RaiderNation https://t.co/FQd8Ry6u36
“Now you’re seeing 11 bad boys huntin” Antonio Pierce still feels like there’s a different ceiling this defense can reach. Says they don’t want to use the word “great” yet. Fair to say a guy who’s been on a historic defense can speak to it best #Raiders https://t.co/tjLqq2F9eb
When he was hired, Pierce talked about players matching Maxx Crosby's energy level ... "Now, you're seeing 11 bad boys hunt."
Antonio Pierce: “I told you guys when I first got here I was going to try to match Maxx’s energy, now you see the whole defense trying to match Maxx’s energy and production. Now you see 11 guys hunting.” #Raiders https://t.co/QubKU962Y9