Davante Adams says Raiders are not celebrating Josh McDaniels' firing, admits readiness for some 'change'

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All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams is in the midst of his second season with the Las Vegas Raiders, but he has not exactly had the smoothest experience so far.

He has previously been vocal about the direction of the Raiders' offense, and he now has to contend with a major shakeup in the front office and the coaching staff. 

Head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager David Ziegler were both fired earlier this week.

Offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi was also reportedly dismissed, and linebackers coach Antonio Pierce was elevated to the interim coaching position. In light of the recent changes, Adams addressed the notion the Raiders are happy McDaniels will no longer be on the sidelines. 

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Wide receiver Davante Adams of the Las Vegas Raiders walks off the field at halftime of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Allegiant Stadium Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

"Don't get it confused," Adams said Thursday during a news conference. "It's not a celebration that we have a new coach and that there's been changes made."

But the six-time Pro Bowler did acknowledge the sweeping changes forced the team to adjust its mentality, something Adams believes the team needed.

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"Obviously, I think it was time. One way or the other, it was time for some sort of change just to bring a little juice in and revitalize the team a little bit," Adams said. "I think it's more of a mindset that we're trying to — not force but just moving forward to try to be as positive