Pierce went 5-4 as the interim coach last year, including wins over the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers. The on-field success and buy-in from the Raiders locker room led to All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby reportedly telling the organization he would demand a trade if Pierce didn’t remain the Raiders coach.

Sources tell CBS Sports that several Raiders players, including team captain Maxx Crosby, spoke openly in a players-and-staff meeting Monday addressing what they viewed as ineffic

Tom Brady, do something! The Las Vegas Raiders are imploding again. Las Vegas has been searching for the right leadership to guide the franchise back to its former glory. So far, that search has come up empty.

Last year, Josh McDaniels led the Las Vegas Raiders to a 3-5 start before getting fired. This led to Antonio Pierce taking over on an interim basis, where he led the team to a 5-4 finish. Pierce’s late-season momentum helped him earn the role on a full-time basis.