CBS Sports reports on the Raiders newest issues in the locker room
The Las Vegas Raiders are on a bye week as they prepare for the second half of their season. There has been plenty of drama so far, from the business decision press conference to the trading of Davante Adams. The Raiders have found ways to stay in the news despite the 2-7 start.
That continued with a new report from CBS Sports reporter Jonathan Jones this weekend. He dove into coaching changes and the locker room’s overall feel. The Raiders coaching staff met with the players and let them voice their frustrations; it was not all positive.
After Monday’s coaches meeting, the team met with the staff and the floor was open for anyone to speak their mind. According to sources present, a few themes emerged. Players had issues with the schedule not being efficient. There was a lack of organization and “wasting time,” and there was a “lack of discipline and accountability.”
One source described the meeting as ending “uncomfortably for all parties.” But, to be sure, this meeting was nothing like one between the players and head coach from almost exactly a year ago
The locker room is not kind to Antonio Pierce and his coaching staff. Players’ concerns about the lack of accountability might wake them up. However, if he can’t right the ship and turn the season around, it could also mean the end of the Pierce era.
After the bye week, the Raiders will have eight games left. Pierce will have to make the most of it to keep his job.
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