The Oakland Raiders have made a major shakeup to their organization, parting ways with head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler. This news comes after a disappointing 4-12 season for the Raiders, which saw them finish last in the AFC West.
McDaniels had been with the Raiders since 2018, when he was hired by then-owner Mark Davis. He had a mixed record in his three seasons with the team, going 9-7 in his first year but then dropping to 4-12 in 2020. McDaniels had been under pressure to turn the team around and get them back to the playoffs, but it appears that the Raiders have decided to move in a different direction.
Ziegler had been with the Raiders since 2015, when he was hired by Davis as the team’s director of player personnel. He was promoted to general manager in 2018 and was responsible for overseeing the team’s draft and free agency decisions. He was also a key figure in the team’s decision to hire McDaniels as head coach.
The Raiders have yet to name replacements for McDaniels and Ziegler, but they are expected to make an announcement soon. In the meantime, the team is reportedly looking at several potential candidates for both positions.
The Raiders’ decision to part ways with McDaniels and Ziegler is a sign that they are serious about turning the team around and getting back to the playoffs. It remains to be seen who they will hire to replace them, but it’s clear that the Raiders are looking for new leadership that can help them achieve their goals.
