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What's next for Raiders after firing Josh McDaniels, Dave Ziegler? - ESPN

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HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders fired coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler late Tuesday night, less than two years after coming to Southern Nevada from New England.

Linebackers coach Antonio Pierce was named interim coach, and Champ Kelly was promoted from assistant general manager to interim general manager.

There is no word yet on who will assume offensive playcalling duties, as that was McDaniels' job. McDaniels was just 9-16 with the Raiders, including 3-5 this season, and he and Ziegler were at the helm for some of the most embarrassing losses in franchise history, including: Blowing the largest lead in franchise history in losing to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2 last season after leading by 20 points.

Falling to the Indianapolis Colts, who were led by an interim coach in Jeff Saturday who had never coached above the high school level before, in Week 10 last season.

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