Antonio Pierce Talks Landing Raiders HC Job, Locker Room Cigars & More w Rich Eisen | Full Interview

Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce and Rich discuss going from Las Vegas’ interim to permanent head coach.
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[@chadwickerman]

Circle K better come out with some silver and black coffee cups to use in Vegas.

[@jsopesos]

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[@Plainsman89]

AP is what we needed, love the attitude man!! Raider Nation is about to become relevant again in short order!!

[@TheShock03]

Just be patient x enjoy the journey. Got to put the work in first on numerous fronts

[@kevincurnick]

All this guy does is talk lol. He literally has proven nothing on the field and you guys think he's some great head coach 😂

[@a.m.afilms4566]

@@kevincurnickdon’t worry about what Raider nation got going, worry about your own team

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

​@@kevincurnick " HE IS ! AND WILL BE ! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@troy8231]

I’m a Niners fan but damn I gotta admit he gets me fired up just the way he talks, so I can see why the team rallied behind him and was willing to run through a wall for him.

[@rocknjock9300]

Love AP. Old school meets new school, 100% class & respect.

[@kevincurnick]

😂🤡

[@mind_haze2414]

@@kevincurnickRaiders!!!!!!!!

[@altonfarnsworth10]

This man has me sooooo excited as a life long Raider Fan. We are gonna be the Autumn wind once again coming for Gold.

[@kevincurnick]

He's the least experienced and least qualified coach in the national football league... You hired a terrible general manager and a bad offensive coordinator to go with him. So exactly what are you excited for?

[@altonfarnsworth10]

@@kevincurnick who do you root for? Why are you here? Please tell me your a queefs fan looking to troll, that inexperienced coach beat Andy Reid on Christmas and competed the second half. What do you think these guys do with his leadership full time?

[@altonfarnsworth10]

@micro-organism-pv5gd quiver and quake while he robs them of thier gold.....Gold rush ? Never herd of her...

[@kevincurnick]

@@altonfarnsworth10 beat Andy Reid? Okay sure. The Chiefs played like absolute garbage. Do you think Mahomes is just going to throw terrible pick 6s to give you guys the game every season now? The week after the Chiefs game you lost to the colts and Gardner freaking Minshew 😂 You could have made the playoffs after beating the Chiefs but when it all mattered you still came up short. Exactly what are you celebrating from last year? Do you not realize by the end of the season there was only like four starting quarterbacks left in the AFC. 2023 season was absolute garbage. The entire AFC west is going to improve, especially the chargers with a head coach You guys didn't even interview. You say leadership, but it does not matter when you paired him with the worst general manager and a terrible offensive coordinator hire. The Raiders literally do not have any clue what the heck they are doing. Pierce does not call plays on offense or defense, grams defense was already there already established. So okay Antonio Pierce smoke cigars talks about Impalas and NWA and then has a dumb raider chant at press conferences. Man, what great leadership! Last place incoming 2024

[@a.m.afilms4566]

@@kevincurnickwrote a whole paragraph to hate 😂. We glad you love us

[@demonslayer8085]

30+ yrs as a Raiders fan and I’ve NEVER been more excited for the upcoming season! LFG! RAAIIIDEERS!!

[@kevincurnick]

In 30 years, the thing that makes you the most excited is hiring the least qualified and least experienced head coach in the national football league? Wow dude. Raiders fans are in shambles

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

​@@kevincurnick " AH QUIT TAKING ABOUT YOURSELF TROLL ! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@dimitricruz8151]

@@kevincurnickyeah I know we are

[@kimofromkalihi]

Best Defense I’ve seen the Raiders have in my lifetime.

[@TheShock03]

Defense hadn't been that good since the 80s

[@kevincurnick]

😂🤡

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

hey , I've seen BETTER , but I know what you mean ! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

​@@TheShock03 to me , the year we went to the Super bowl and " LOST ! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@CarlSaunders-uk7qo]

Those super bowl defenses in 80 and 83 teams were something else

[@thrill2020]

The Heart and Soul of the Raiders

[@raidersfan9378]

Exactly what the Raiders needed!

[@kevincurnick]

So he just comes in and talks a big game about Impalas and smoke cigars listening to NWA and this is what the Raiders needed? 😂🤡

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

​@@kevincurnick " HELL YEAH !!! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@jesusr.7829]

@@kevincurnickyou not watch what his team did to the chargers or KC on Christmas. Let’s hear the excuses.

[@kevincurnick]

@@jesusr.7829 the chargers? You really putting that much weight in a victory over a team that completely quit? And then you mentioned the 63 points but forget to mention that your team just hired the general manager that constructed the roster that gave up 63 points 😂 and the Chiefs game? Your quarterback didn't complete a pass for three quarters and the Chiefs played like crap. So because Mahomes through one pick six to give you guys the game, naturally of course that means he's going to do that every game going forward every year, right? You mentioned the Chargers and the Chiefs game but you don't bring up the 3-0 loss to Minnesota then losing to the colts and Gardner Minshew the week after the Chiefs game with the playoffs on the line 😂😂💀💀 You Raider fans continue to embarrass yourselves. Just stop talking 😂🤡

[@shannonchurchill4556]

Love that guy. That’s my head coach right there

[@JerredVidal]

I love this guy. He bleeds silver and black.

[@kevincurnick]

😂🤡

[@willdodge200]

Love this guy! Wish him much success!

[@bajaborracho9139]

Everytime coach speaks i feel better about this team. What an incredible leader AP is. He has a clear plan in place and i would be shocked if he is not successful. That's our coach. No question. 🙏😊

[@kevincurnick]

That's because all he does is talk 😂 this dude literally has not proven anything with his coaching on the field and you guys think he's some amazing head coach 😂😂🤡🤡

[@jchristenz]

F*+K Yeah A.P.!!! We love that you’re out new Raiders coach out here in Vegas!!!

[@Fakeaorta]

The first coach to truly bleed silver and black since Tom Flores!

[@aldervonwell]

This guy is a breath of fresh air.

[@jorgerivera5374]

Let’s Go Raidersssssss !!!

[@Sweatysixtynine]

That was an amazing interview & insight into why the players will run through a wall for this guy. AP is the perfect coach for that organization, leader of men 🔥🏴‍☠️🏈

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

hey , HE HAD ME SO "FIRED UP , even I was willing to go through a BRICK WALL and I'm " 66 years old/young. 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@wolfofboxing]

Let’s go AP 💪

[@p-raider2093]

That’s our Coach happy to see what the future brings

[@joshw9736]

Life long Raiders fan, and I could not be more excited about AP and the direction this team is going.

[@kevincurnick]

The Raiders have a direction?

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

​@@kevincurnick lol lol you're NOT so damn funny ! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@johnhays3073]

Loving this Praying Always GO Raiders and Thank you All GO Raiders I believe Raiders

[@ClovisKerr-sr1ic]

I'm very happy for Coach LBC. I hope he can keep the team Focus & Disciplined the whole season. Study your aponant every game on video. Do good play calling. No Stupid penalties. Control the tempo of every game. Use your offense as a defense. Don't be scared to hit hard & hustle on Defense. You do these things & you will have a great season. Don't take any team for granted 😉. Just do it Baby

[@cmo9011]

“Our philosophy is simple: It’s The Raider Way. Pride, poise, passion…ill intent, physicality, toughness, speed, attitude, full-blown Maxx Crosby effort.” 🩶

[@kevincurnick]

😂🤡

[@John844-rk7nw]

Our coach is definitely growing on me. Very happy he is our coach and very happy with our draft.

[@raiderdave4874]

Thanks Rich it was amazing!!!! Love AP go Raiderzzzzzz

[@113lostmalice]

AP is such a blessing. So glad he got the full time gig.

[@kevincurnick]

You can be glad a guy got a job, sure okay. But what is the blessing? He's the least experienced and least qualified head coach in the national football league 😂 he has alot....ALOT of work to do if he wants to be relevant in that division 😂

[@113lostmalice]

@kevincurnick If you can't see it, you must not be a Raiders fan. His approach to the whole organization from Mark Davis to Maxx to the janitorial staff is the same. He has singlehandedly returned us back to The Raiders! A lot is two words, by the way.

[@kevincurnick]

@@113lostmalice 😂😂🤡🤡 so hilariously pathetic

[@113lostmalice]

@@kevincurnick Snappy comeback. 💩

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

​@@kevincurnick OK ! BUT , he might not have the " EXPERIENCE that you say but if you NOTICE , HE'S HAS ALL THE EXPERIENCE PEOPLE AROUND HIM , IM SURE " HE/US WILL FIGURE IT OUT FOR SURE ! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@arkhamraider]

That's my HC!! RN4L 🏴‍☠️

[@nc4629a]

I've never been a Raiders fan, but as long as this man is their coach, I'll be rooting for them to succeed. He's awesome.

[@kevincurnick]

😂🤡

[@jonschlottig9584]

Stoked to see how AP does! I think it's going to he a whole new chapter for the Silver and Black. LFG!

[@kevincurnick]

😂🤡

[@bradmtb1]

Love AP. RAAAAAIDERZ!

[@codycarter9771]

LFG RAAAAAIDERS!!!!

[@LeDarkSwan]

Excited for this chapter !!!

[@bencromwell707]

Another Great Interview Rich AP He Is A Solid Guy/Coach💯👍

[@scottgreen2042]

Great hire. I hope the Raiders get the talent needed to win.

[@kevincurnick]

Lol "great hire" 😂🤡

[@colethornton6263]

As a chiefs fan I hope he has just enough success to keep his job, he’s always a fantastic interview and it really seems like the team loves him

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

"THEY DO/WE DO !!! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@obrapro]

What wall do you want me to run through, Coach AP!?

[@Captain_Raider]

That’s my coach! 🫡🏴‍☠️

[@markvanderlinden1828]

The last time the Raiders promoted the linebacker coach to head coach worked out pretty well, (John Madden)!!

[@autumnwind1216]

This is the best case scenario. AP deserves the job not because of his personal impact on his players but the defense under Patrick Graham was turning into something special. They're a package deal. You want to keep that continuity going.

[@Siraphyn]

Love AP! RAAAAIIIIDDDEEERRRSSSS!

[@neighborhooddragon2330]

Let’s go coach

[@PherigoTyler]

This man makes you wanna go put pads on and go run through a brick wall for this man

[@troy8231]

I’m a Niners fan, but I was thinking the same thing

[@joshuas4695]

Giants Legend 💙🙏🏼💪🏽

[@chinoandsons]

Lmfao at the Coughlin text

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

Only one camera caught the Immaculate Reception. Steve Sabol's NFL Films footage remains the only clean shot of Franco Harris' recovery and TD.

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

Hey , that ball hit " FRENCHE FUQUA HELMET ! " ASK RAIDER GREAT RAYMOND CHESTER !!! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

@@JamesWhite-sl2sb it hit Jack Tatum's hands first.

[@paulleach5841]

RNFL Since '73

[@mauriceduran2258]

I’m glad M. Davis hired AP because has a demanding coach in a productive way

[@ronleddy5131]

HE'S THE MAN! RRRAAAIIIDDDEEERRRSSS!!!

[@MrRager1990]

Some who loves and speaks the game.

[@lordraiden1]

I know he's the most inexperienced coach in the division by far. However those coaches weren't great the first day but they show they have something in them to be great. AP has the juice!. Also he did something good leaders do that don't have ego. He got a bunch of guys that have been there as head coaches and put them on staff to help him be great. I love it!

[@eliashernandez2450]

Bad Boys for Life 🏴‍☠️ 💪🏽😤

[@Raider870]

12:08 RAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDERSSS!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Caulk2meBB]

RAAAAAAAAIDEEEEEEEERS!!!!

[@48Ghostrider_]

Ya People at our Jobs the same way...Hurts em to say Good morning, smile & be Happy they employed.

[@702TifosiGambler]

The Getsy hire I’m no fan but I’ll be rooting for Pierce

[@Da_daddy]

AP is my coach!

[@dawg2067]

Say it with me, RAAAIIDDEERRSSS!!!!!!

[@coreystanley1771]

I'm ready for Bull in the Ring or 4 on 4 in the box right now!!!

[@Ra8drs1]

RAAAAAIDEEERS!!!!!!!!!

[@mikela9]

AP is transforming the team to a tough, smart, fierce, competitor opponent. Win or lose, they will fight hard.

[@raiderbane1011]

Raidersssssssssssssssssss

[@Dnttrip304]

“Less is more” for real! F around and lose more then what you brought 🤣

[@DameChase747]

"Oh my god it's a linebacker coach, He don't know what hell he's doing"..... "Cool, Just Keep Watching". That's my Coach!!!😎

[@kevincurnick]

😂🤡

[@tleon858]

07:09 wrong answer.. you tell Santa Clara to suck it. Go RAIDERS!! 🏴‍☠️💀

[@SizzelRizzel]

AP makin the rounds today haha Raaaaiiiidddddeeeeerrrrrrrrrssssss

[@tydavis4619]

🏴‍☠️🖤🏴‍☠️🖤🏴‍☠️🖤🏴‍☠️ RAAAAAAIDERS RAAAAAAIDERS 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@fresno55949]

🏴💀🏴💪

[@herudevinci2861]

He sounds like a true man's man Coach

[@WattsRaider]

RAIDERS VS EVERYBODY 🏴‍☠️

[@48Ghostrider_]

We Got us a Coach with Old School Roots and has kept up with New School Soft NFL and will instill Discipline. Zero Penalties vs Chefs xmas day!

[@pigspigs76]

Circle K Maxx Crosby blunt wraps

[@350z33hr]

Raiders have potential with HC Pierce BUT QB is questionable. You gotta have a QB in their division

[@SinCityRaider81]

Raaaaaiiiiidddddeeeeersssss

[@murfdizzle4shizzle]

I can think of another 23 that was the motha effing goat! Let’s go AP! It’s clearly in you. Just win baby! 💪🏻

[@kendeel7474]

Love, love, love AP! Just don’t take Lord’s name in vain!

[@doomsday5897]

RN4L🏴‍☠️

[@thisdayage7997]

the only thing red i wore on superbowl sunday was red underwear………Raaaaaaiders 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@sallysal5287]

RRRRAAAAAIIIDDDERRSSS!!!!

[@masonbarrett6037]

As a chiefs fan I was selfishly hoping the raiders messed up this coaching search by letting this guy get out of the building. They are gonna be a problem for years to come

[@Northstarisforlife07]

Probably go 8-9 next year. None of this matters. You got Max Crosby you got AP as the head coach. Where is the QB?? Can’t avoid the big elephant in the room. In this division and loaded AFC chances are slim to none of making playoffs.

[@christophermcinnis9094]

AP RAIDERS

[@joshuasandoval2463]

RNFL since ‘02

[@alexkalinowski8213]

LFG

[@jermainemarshall4575]

He spits a good game but not delivering on his word is why Arizona made him resign from thier scouting department talked big game about how he would bring in talent and making Arizona a juggernaut and an elite football program.

[@joeking433]

Is anyone else seeing a trend to coaches being hired that are all buff and look like they work out constantly and away from the Zac Taylor/Mike McDaniel types?

[@awill891]

Always nice when a poverty franchise with clown ownership lands a quality coach to lift the team up and make them watchable again. AOC was a rookie who only played half a season, don't know why everyone is so tough on him expecting him to play like he was a number 1 pick or something. He has potential to learn and be a competent starter. But whoever they bring in at QB I think they will have a respectable record and make the playoffs next year.

[@Matte_blacck]

Love there is a guy for thrashing the charges and getting us a new coach but I’m afraid that’s the last victory. You will have over us. See you guys next year.

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

Yes you're right ! We WILL SEE ! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@nicholassmith6019]

I really liked him, until he bombarded Rich with the Circle K endorsement. I felt that was done without Rich knowing it and felt really corny and lame. I hope the Raiders go 4-12 next season.

[@markponte748]

You sound like a Cat. I just seen your photo. So I confirmed you are a JCat. Much love from Northern Cali

[@asacloutier7530]

Hoping this isn't another 2 year administration then clean out......

[@dvnkfarrik]

lol can you believe the last coach to coach more than 4 years with the raiders was Art Shell in LA?

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

" NOT THIS TIME ! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@SouthernOregonReps]

Enough talking win games!!!!

[@jeffvansloten1897]

I do not want Aidan as the QB. Need dynamic to compete

[@rollen901]

Well you’re not the decision maker. I would love Aidan he was the second best rookie last year and only played 9 games

[@tigertony7724]

Aiden he can score touchdowns and more for real

[@ch-yq5yn]

Never forget these sportscasters blamed matt ariza for rape when he was 100% innocent.

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

" WHO ?

[@kevincurnick]

Least experienced least qualified head coach in the national football League. Raiders will be looking for a new head coach in two seasons, bet.

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

hey , if you're not a " RAIDERS FAN , I can understand ! , BUT IF YOU ARE A RAIDERS FAN ( well you're intittle to your opinion , and that's cool.i don't know how long you been a fan , me myself ( with the good lords blessing , heading to my "57 th SEASON . I WAS 10 years old and I never " QUIT on my , this TEAM ! my approach is LET'S JUST WAIT AND SEE ) ! I truly know what we FANS GO though!!! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@kevincurnick]

@@JamesWhite-sl2sb put the meth pipe down, sheesh 🤦

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

@@kevincurnick really troll , that's all you GOT! lol lol lol lol lol lol lol 😂 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@ps50433]

Luke Getsy is a terrible choice for OC. Pierce may have shot himself in the foot with that one.

[@Millertimez16]

Do some actual research instead of just following the negative sheep. Getsy is a good hire. Do research and think for yourself

[@wolfofboxing]

Trust AP, we’re gonna be alright.

[@keenenbanks8431]

Top run offense for the last 2 years with the bears, and he’s developed a tone of great athletes… like Devonte adams Jordy Nelson… he’s here to run the ball and develop players. I’m here for it..

[@zoned9210]

Don't give em everything AP..

[@rollen901]

@@Millertimez16we all seen how the bears did last year

[@ikeyboy23]

Heard he's providing locker room cigars to the chiefs if they win

[@ThatJerkDude]

Harbaugh Andy Reid and Sean Peyton have fun being last

[@SinCityRaider81]

Like you guys were this most recent season? 🤡

[@ThatJerkDude]

@@SinCityRaider81 exactly brotha

[@rollen901]

@@SinCityRaider81we were second bone head

[@michaelmorrow5232]

10:11 L🖤VE this guy through & through running 🧱🏃🏻‍♂️threw..a brick wall for him right now! ❎ Pumped

[@prorespluscom]

As a 50 year Raiders fan, AP is the most motivational coach ever. Every time I hear him I look around for a helmet to put on and a wall to run through.

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

Lol lol 😂. ME TOO !!! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@johnhays3073]

Loving this Praying Always GO Raiders and Thank you All GO Raiders I believe Raiders