The Las Vegas Raiders are poised for significant changes following another disappointing stretch marked by underachievement and instability. Since relocating from Oakland in 2020, the Raiders have managed just one winning season and have not won a playoff game since defeating the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship on January 19, 2003 — over 22 years ago.
In fact, the storied franchise — once a feared power under legendary coach John Madden — has made only two playoff appearances since their Super Bowl XXXVII loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both playoff runs ended swiftly in Wild Card exits, extending one of the league’s most frustrating droughts.
Desperate for a turnaround, owner Mark Davis made a bold move in 2022, hiring former New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to take the reins as head coach. McDaniels, renowned for helping guide Tom Brady to three Super Bowl wins and mentoring Mac Jones to New England’s only post-Brady playoff appearance, was seen as a promising answer. However, the anticipated revival never materialized.
Now, after another underwhelming campaign, changes are inevitable. McDaniels, who failed to replicate his New England success in Las Vegas, is all but certain to be out. The Raiders, it appears, are preparing to part ways not just with McDaniels but also with several key figures in the front office and roster, signaling a full reset.
The departure verdict is clear: The Raiders are heading in a new direction — again — as they search for leadership capable of restoring the glory to a franchise long removed from its championship pedigree.