I appreciate the creativity and willingness to be flexible, but it seems like he’s trying to install new plays or change things up every week. The biggest issue with Hardegree is that he’s inexperienced and tries to do too much with his play-calling. O’Connell could be lumped into that category too, although the sample size of him working with McDaniels was small. Bo Hardegree has been good-or at least better than McDaniels-at utilizing his player’s strengths as Tre Tucker’s, Michael Mayer’s and Josh Jacobs’ increased production since Hardegree took over stands out in my mind. What are the requisite skill sets for an OC? Calling the right plays, using players correctly, etc? Do you think Bo has that?Ī: That’s pretty much the gist of being an offensive coordinator. But, as Raider fans have come to know over the last several years, the in practice part often proves to be very difficult! In theory, that should mean they come out of the gates stronger than last time. But the Raiders have the advantage by a few days this week since the Chiefs played on Sunday. Plus, the Vikings were also coming off of a bye two weeks ago, so they had as much time to prepare for the game as the Raiders did. I think it helps that the Raiders are coming off of a dominant win this time instead of a crushing loss. Q: How do you think the team will come out after this (almost) bye week? I’m hoping not the same as the last time.Ī: Well, I certainly hope they learned from their mistakes! After that, defensive tackle would round out the Raiders' top three draft needs. I wouldn't mind re-signing Greg Van Roten to another one-year deal as he’s grown on me this year, but Andre James and Jermaine Eluemunor are expendable to me. The offensive line would be next since Kolton Miller and Dylan Parham are the only starters who are under contract for 2024. So, I could see them sticking with O’Connell for another year and signing a backup with starter potential like Gardner Minshew or Jake Browning in free agency.īeyond the fluid quarterback situation, Las Vegas’ biggest draft need is at cornerback seeing as Amik Robertson is currently their top player at the position and is an impending free agent. But it’s looking like the Raiders aren’t going to be within striking distance of drafting one of the top quarterbacks, barring a major deal to trade up. Raiders coaching search: Many fans want to take patient approach with Antonio PierceĪs far as the quarterback goes, I think my opinion changes every week with how up and down Aidan O’Connell has been this year.

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