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

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. It was Saturday's only win in the eight games he coached last year.

Squandering a double-digit lead to the Los Angeles Rams and quarterback Baker Mayfield, who had joined the team only two days prior, last December.

Getting shut out in New Orleans in Week 8 last season when the starting offense failed to cross the 50-yard line.

Losing to an undrafted Division II rookie quarterback making his first start in the Chicago Bears' Tyson Bagent in Week 7 this season.

The duo of McDaniels and Ziegler took over a team that went 10-7 in 2021 and advanced to the playoffs for only the second time since 2002. While offense was supposed to be McDaniels' forte, the Raiders' offense has cratered this season. It is the No. 31-ranked total offense in the NFL in yards per game (268.3), No. 32 in rushing yards per game (70.0) and No. 30 in points