On December 10th, 2018, the Oakland Raiders announced that they had fired head coach Jack Del Rio after three seasons with the team. Del Rio had been hired in 2015 to replace Dennis Allen, and had led the team to a 25-23 record over his tenure.
Del Rio’s firing comes as a surprise to many, as the Raiders had just finished a 6-10 season that was marred by injuries and inconsistent play. The team was expected to make a leap forward in 2018, but instead regressed in many areas. Del Rio was unable to get the most out of his players, and the team’s offense struggled all season long.
The Raiders have now turned their attention to finding a new head coach. The team is reportedly interested in former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, who was fired earlier this season. Other potential candidates include former Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano and current USC offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
The Raiders will also be looking for a new general manager, as Reggie McKenzie was fired earlier this season. The team is reportedly interested in former New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese and former Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey.
The Raiders are hoping to turn things around quickly with a new head coach and general manager in place. The team has a talented roster, but they need to find the right people to lead them back to success. Only time will tell if the Raiders can find the right combination of coaches and personnel to get the team back on track.