Raider Nation and, more importantly, his locker room were won over by his unwavering commitment to staying true to himself and refusing to let anyone convince him otherwise.
Throughout his career, Pierce has been underappreciated, and everyone who has thought less of him has failed.
The quarterback is the most vital player in football. That’s not up for debate.
Every franchise, from those who are established like the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes to those who are still in the dark and have nothing like the Washington Commanders, talks about it every year.
Antonio Pierce took a chance that few coaches take when the crowd was left in suspense and wondering what he would do. It is the essence of his identity.
He took on the debate about the quarterback position—which is arguably the most important—just as a fearsome linebacker in his prime did with running backs at the point of attack.
Pierce was his usual direct self on the Pivot Podcast, discussing the Raiders’ search for the solution at quarterback in a surprisingly candid manner.
The quarterback is the wild card. How will we proceed? We need to put together a plan, though. There are quarterbacks and there are routes to gain. There is always a cost; everyone has a cost. People are always willing to do something, like woo. “That’s what you’re giving me for this?” You could arouse a little skepticism there, a little curiosity, perhaps. Regarding whether they wish to take that action.
