The Raiders faced adversity during the 2021 season and still managed to make the playoffs.
An off-season of change, however, is underway as Las Vegas is firing general manager Mike Mayock, as NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reports. The decision was made several days ago, but was not made official on Monday after the team submitted interview requests for potential successors, Rapoport said.
"We have relieved Mike Mayock of his duties as general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders," the team said in a statement. "We thank Mike for his contribution over the past three years to helping build the foundation for the future of the franchise."
Mayock's tenure ends three years later with a 25–24 record, including the 2019 NFL Draft in which he and then-head coach John Gruden spent three first-round picks on Clein Farrell, Josh Jacobs and Jonathan Abrams and star. Make an edge rusher maxx. Crosby in the fourth round. Mayock has proven to be a valuable contributor to more than half of his first draft class, Jacobs running back Las Vegas bell-cow (when healthy) and receiver Hunter Renfro (fifth round) developing into a dependable target on third downs. are.
Mayoke's drafts are far from perfect, however, especially when examining his top-notch selections. Cornerback Damon Arnett, the 19th overall pick of the 2020 draft, was a disappointment when with the Raiders and was released in 2021 after appearing in a viral video that saw Arnett brandishing a gun and threatening to kill someone went. Receiver Henry Rugs III, the 12th overall pick of the same class, was released in 2021 following his arrest and multiple felony charges related to his role in a fatal traffic collision.
For the 2021 draft, Mayock raised eyebrows again when he spent a Las Vegas first-round pick on Alabama offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood, who struggled in position throughout his rookie season and eventually during the 2021 campaign. went to the guard.
Mayock, who was brought in by Gruden to replace Reggie Mackenzie, scored his minor victory as GM, defeating key players such as Crosby, Renfro, Tight and Foster Morrow, receiver Brian Edwards and safety Trayvon Mohrig in the second round. In or later was included in his three drafts. , Mayock acquired major contributors through free agency and trades, including edge rusher Yannick Ngakou, receivers Zay Jones and Deason Jackson, and cornerback Casey Hayward.
The strength of the Raiders roster was tested following the in-season departure of coach John Gruden, who resigned in 2010 following the revelation of several emails allegedly in which Gruden had used racist, homophobic and foul words. Special teams coordinator Rich Biscia was hired as Gruden's interim replacement and went on an unexpected run for the postseason to lead the Raiders, securing a wild-card berth each of his final four games. Won the
Las Vegas' streak of success came to an end with a wild-card loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, forcing the Raiders to head to an off-season that would include significant changes starting with Mayock's departure. are supposed to. His replacement will be tasked with identifying a permanent head coach for the Raiders as well as determining the future of the franchise at quarterback.
Rapoport reported Saturday that Las Vegas is expected to conduct a full and thorough coaching search with the start of the off-season, and Derek Carr's future will be tied to it. With Carr entering the final year of his five-year deal worth $125 million, both sides have a mutual decision to make this offseason and the choice of head coach will be a factor, per Rapoport.
As Rapoport reports, Bissasia is expected to be considered for the position, which is logical considering his commendable performance in a tough spot, and owner Mark Davis still plans to interview him. The search for coaching will extend beyond Bisakia, adding uncertainty to a Raiders club that is now looking for more than just a head coach to lead. The team requested New England Patriots defensive assistant Jerrod Mayo for head coach and Pats director of player personnel Dave Ziegler for general manager, as reported on Monday, ahead of Mayock's sacking. The team is also expected to request a GM interview for Indianapolis Colts executive Ed Dobbs and an in-house candidate for assistant director of player personnel DuJuan Daniels, Rapoport said.