The current vibe of the Las Vegas Raiders locker room is probably best described as 'Munchkins going through a leadership change.'
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 30: Head coach Josh McDaniels of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on in the second half of a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 30, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. came to its natural conclusion late Tuesday night with the firing of Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels
, ending a tenure that saw him go 9-16 in a season and a half. General manager David Ziegler and offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi were also let go. The results on the field were reason enough for Raiders owner Mark Davis to move on from McDaniels, but the coach apparently did a number on his players' morale, if their behavior over the last two days is any judge.
Davante Adams, who butted heads with McDaniels, seemed particularly happy Thursday as he played some locker room basketball, pausing to mock McDaniels before sinking a jump shot:"This is why they're losing because they're worried about the wrong s***," Adams said while mocking McDaniels."F***ing run the right route, catch the ball.""There is a different energy. I think [Pierce alluded to it, it's fun when you have nothing to lose.
The path forward probably won't be much better for the Raiders, though. The team's record currently sits at 3-5 and. It's still the same roster, just without the person who led them into such a state. But sometimes, that all you need for morale to pick up.
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