Pete Carroll Dismisses Raiders Coordinator Following Embarrassing Loss to Broncos
In a pivotal decision following a disappointing performance, Raiders coach Pete Carroll has dismissed special teams coordinator Tom McMahon. The move comes after a 10-7 loss to the Denver Broncos, characterized by numerous errors and penalties.
Embarrassing Loss to the Broncos
In primetime, the Raiders struggled significantly, committing 11 penalties that included one which negated a likely touchdown. The team managed only seven points, which further underscored their offensive challenges. Notably, they also missed a critical field goal attempt and had a punt blocked during the game.
Coaching Changes
Carroll announced McMahon’s firing in a statement, expressing respect for McMahon’s contributions to the league. “I have a great amount of respect for Tom and the work that he has done in this league, but we have decided to move in a different direction,” Carroll said.
Taking over as special teams coordinator is Derius Swinton II, who served as the assistant special teams coach. This change aims to address the ongoing issues within the special teams unit.
Continued Struggles for the Raiders
| Game | Issue |
|---|---|
| Week 4 vs. Bears | Blocked 54-yard game-winning field goal |
| Week 9 vs. Jaguars | Missed extra point, leading to a two-point conversion attempt |
This season, the Raiders have witnessed significant special teams blunders, including missed tackles and crucial field goals. These ongoing issues contributed to their current record of 2-7.
Looking Ahead
The Raiders will need to quickly adapt to this coaching change as they look to improve in the remaining games of the season. The focus will remain on fixing the weaknesses that have plagued the special teams and overall performance.
