With a full 17-game season under his belt as a head coach, Antonio Pierce has much to reflect on going forward.
It was a year of ups and down as the team finished with a 4-13 record, averaging 18.1 points per game. The lack of offensive production prompted Pierce to make several midseason coaching changes at offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach and offensive line coach in early November.
At his end-of-season press conference Monday, Pierce was quite candid with the local media.
"Got to do a lot of things better when you only win four games," he said.
Injuries also played a factor in the disappointing season, with 12 players – seven of them starters – ending up on injured reserve at Week 18.
While there are always expected changes to come with the construction of the Raiders roster, Pierce doesn't foresee any immediate changes being made to his coaching staff.
"Credit to our staff, doing a really good job of just not always worrying about the Maxx Crosbys of the world and the Christians [Wilkins] or the Roberts [Spillane] or those guys – those guys who are kind of your bottom feeders that are up and coming in your program, your organization," Pierce said. "And when you get players from the outside like Jonah [Laulu] from Indy and Zach [Carter] from Cincinnati, there's a lot that goes into it, right? It's not just scheme; it's technique, it's culture, it's the foundation, the things we were working on in training camp and OTAs and minicamp.
"And what I'm really proud of is what it built really for our team is depth. Get all these guys who were on IR ... get them back and now you got some depth with some young players that've played over 500 plus snaps."
Despite the final record for the season, the team still showcased pride and effort to close out the campaign. After going on a 10-game losing streaking from Week 5 on, they won two of their last three games and played some of their best football, statistically.
"We still were out there fighting as if we're playing for the playoffs," Jack Jones said. "I think that's a hats off to the players and the coaches because there will be situations where dudes quit, season over. ... But we stayed out here, we kept fighting, kept trying to get a dub and kept our head down and kept working."
"Shoutout to AP because he kept the guys motivated," Jakobi Meyers said postgame. "Even when you're losing so many in a row, that's hard as a professional, that's hard for a competitor in general. AP just did a great job this year of keeping us going, keeping us understanding what the goal is at the end of the day."
Now 24 hours following the Raiders season finale, Pierce has already begun his reflection on how he'd like to personally improve.
"What I need to do a better job of ... I need to go with my gut," Pierce said. "I was better at that last year. This year, I didn't do what I wanted to do as much as I wanted to do it."
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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell's (12) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers' (16) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Chris Collier's (33) locker in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers' (89) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu's (96) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Signage in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson's (44) locker in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) arrives to the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Carter Bradley (14) arrives to the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) arrives to the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) arrives to the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) arrives to the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) arrives to the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) arrives to the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) arrives to the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Justin Shorter (88) arrives to the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) arrives to the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (29) arrives to the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) arrives to the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Ramel Keyton (82) arrives to the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce arrives to the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) arrives to the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (80) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) signs autographs for fans before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Fans before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) and quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) and tight end Brock Bowers (89) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Justin Shorter (88) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (45) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
\Las Vegas Raiders safety Thomas Harper (34) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) and tackle Kolton Miller (74) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders assistant quarterback coach Fred Walker during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) walk out to the center of the field for the coin toss before the regular season home game against the the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) passes during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Andre Carter II (99) rushes the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) and defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) celebrates with defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams go to block a field goal during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) blocks during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) goes to kick a 33-yard filed goal during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) and tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) block during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks off during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Burney (56) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) pressures the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) rushes during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a 25-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a 25-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates with tight end Brock Bowers (89) after making a 25-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a PAT during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) rushes during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) receives the snap during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Trey Taylor (37) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) returns a kickoff during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) runs during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) passes during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) goes to kick a 47-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) receives the snap during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Burney (56) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers' (89) family during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Chris Collier (33) returns a kickoff during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) goes for a catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) looks for a receiver during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) rushes during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) goes for a 12-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after making a 12-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after making a 12-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) celebrates after making a 12-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) celebrates with guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) and running back Alexander Mattison (22) after making a 12-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) Offensive Rookie of the Year signage around Allegiant Stadium during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce on the field after the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
