2024 was not the year for either the Raiders or Antonio Pierce. The team fumbled their whole season and finished with 4-13. And what was the result of this bad season? Well, it was evident that the team would release their head coach. And they did the same. The team was not looking to take a chance on Antonio Pierce, but it appears that the man has got himself a significant job once again. And this is no small amount of work. So, what are the next steps for the former HC?
Well, Pierce’s new role shows how life is a complete circle. Did you know the man is returning to the place where he began his football journey? Yes, that’s correct. After a rough ride with the Raiders, Antonio Pierce is heading to Arizona. The place from where he belonged in the CFB. Pierce was a part of the Arizona Wildcats where his career began. Once again, he is back there and this time, he’ll be bringing a box full of accomplishments in the role of a speaker.
While this seems shocking, it is true. Arizona Football made a big announcement about how they want their high school coaches to develop more. As a result, they wanted a motivational and experienced coach to speak for them. They referred to this event as a ‘Coaching Clinic‘ and chose the former Raiders HC for the role. They utilized Instagram to announce that the event will take place on March 28th and 29th. Not only that, but this event will feature practically every head coach from Arizona’s high schools.
While Pierce had been looking forward to pursuing this new job, his replacement, Pete Carroll, has been looking for excellent initiatives for the Raiders. Following the 2024 season, it became evident that the team would undergo significant changes. Even Tom Brady has intimated that, as a minority owner, he will ensure that the team is astonishingly strong in the 2025 season. And for that, Brady and the company hired Pete Carroll as their head coach.
Although the decision was startling, it appears that the new HC is already working hard for the team. He plans for a seasoned quarterback to join the squad for the 2025 season. But why a seasoned quarterback? And can it be Aaron Rodgers who will be joining them?
Will the Raiders make Aaron Rodgers their starting quarterback?
Rodgers’ time in white and green appears to be up. And according to recent speculations, Las Vegas has a high opinion of him. Chip Kelly, the team’s offensive coordinator, and Pete Carroll have been considering the possibility of integrating A-Rod into the men in black. The fact that there have been many speculations about it gets the Raiders fanbase more and more excited. And on top of that, Kelly has also hinted at it.
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Chip Kelly made a media appearance and declared that his wish list for the ideal quarterback is too extensive. This meant he’d have to go to a scientific lab to create one because no one was currently checking off his list. But guess what? Aaron Rodgers is the individual who has checked off the most boxes on the list. But Kelly never mentioned the veteran during the conference. Furthermore, Pete Carroll, in that media appearance, began to convey how much the team is thinking about the quarterback position.
Pete Carroll stated, “It’s our mission to build this football team around the quarterback position. It isn’t the only spot. We happen to have the greatest of all time to help us and to see clearly, and we’re going to lean on Tom as much as we possibly can for his insights because nobody has the insights that he has. He’s that unique. But the quarterback position is one of the positions on the team, and we’ve got to make it all fit together well. I’ve had pretty good success with my quarterbacks in the past.”
From all these things, maybe it can be concluded that Rodgers can be ideal for the Raiders. But do you believe Pete Carroll’s new approach will help the Raiders succeed in the 2025 season? Do share your predictions in the comments section and stay tuned for additional updates.
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