Donning a black Raiders hoodie, two diamond stud earrings and Nike Terminator Low sneakers, Interim Head Coach Antonio Pierce strolled up to the podium Monday morning to address the media for the last time in the 2023-24 season.
Pierce, who assumed the interim position on November 1, helped lead the Raiders to a 5-4 run to end the season, while completing a three game sweep of the AFC West during his tenure.
Following the team's season finale Sunday, a plethora of Raiders legends – including Charles Woodson, Richard Seymour, Marcus Allen, Mike Haynes, Jim Otto and Ted Hendricks – were seen in the locker room congratulating player on the 27-14 win against the Denver Broncos.
Pierce was clear on how special the moment was to him.
"I hope those guys really understand what it means to be surrounded in the presence of those individuals who have done it, who put on a uniform, who have played at a high level, performed," he said. "They're winners. And more importantly, they've done well post-football as you watch them.
"I think it's just great when you can have those kinds of examples around you, especially to feel that environment. It was good for those players, for those guys that have been here, done it, to see what we're building, and what we're doing here as well."
Following the win against the Broncos, several players commended Pierce on his ability to steer the ship when his time came. Pierce believes there were many great coaches in the locker room that could have successful fulfilled the role, but grateful he was chosen to led the way.
The former NFL linebacker said the experience gained this season has been invaluable. His main emphasis was always on trying to do the right thing, even if done by unconventional methods.
"Every team is different, every player is different. Every coaching staff is different. So, you do what works," said Pierce. "Whatever works and what's going to be right, that's what we're going to do. We're going to do what's right. ... I think what we've proven here is that you can be yourself, you can do things a certain way, and they can work.
"You don't have to be the cookie cutter, and I'm not going to be. If I'm staying here, that's not going to be me. I don't want our players or our staff to be like that. That's what brings the building the life. That's what allows us to come to work today every day with a smile and ready to work."
As the Silver and Black begin to look toward preparations for the 2024 season, they will undoubtedly be thorough in their general manager and head coach search, with a lot of front office questions to be answered in the coming weeks.
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Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo's (5) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler's (69) helmet in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins' (95) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White's (35) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole's (6) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
The locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) arrives to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) arrives to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Zach Gentry (88) arrives to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) arrives to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) arrives to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (94) arrives to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) arrives to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) arrives to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) arrives to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) arrives to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) arrives to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) arrives to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Interim Head Coach Antonio Pierce and Interim General Manager Champ Kelly arrive to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) arrives to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) arrives to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) arrives to the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (94) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders alumnus Marcus Allen before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders alumnus Richard Seymour before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard/tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (72) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks huddle in the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight ends coach Jerry Schuplinski before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Brandon Facyson (31) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) warming up before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Interim Head Coach Antonio Pierce and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders defensive linemen huddle before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) with his daughter Ella Rose before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard/tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (72) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Interim Head Coach Antonio Pierce during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the coin toss before the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) breaks up a pass during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) rushes during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Interim Head Coach Antonio Pierce on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (81) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) rushes for a 5-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) rushes for a 5-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates with quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) after rushing for a 5-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Brandon Facyson (31) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates with defensive lineman Jerry Tillery Jr. (90) after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) blocks during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) makes a first down during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) goes to kick a 49-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) celebrates after kicking a 49-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) defends during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pressures the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) celebrates with defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) and defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) celebrates with defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) eyes the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) rushes during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard/tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (72) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 3-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 3-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 3-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) goes to kick a PAT during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and safety Marcus Epps (1) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pressures the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) receives the snap during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) passes during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a 33-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a 33-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates with wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) after making a 33-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates with running back Zamir White (35) and tight end Zach Gentry (88) after making a 33-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) goes to kick a PAT during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) passes during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) rushes during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) receives the snap during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 21-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) celebrates with defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) pressures the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) exits the field after the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) exits the field after the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (29), wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) and linebacker Amari Burney (56) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders senior defensive assistant Rob Ryan and safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive line coach Rob Leonard and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Interim Head Coach Antonio Pierce addresses his players in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Interim Head Coach Antonio Pierce addresses his players in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
