Head Coach Josh McDaniels addressed the media Monday morning following the Raiders' 37-34 overtime loss to the 49ers on New Year's Day.
Read through for some of the best quotes from the press conference.
On Patrick Graham and the defense:
"I see what Pat [Graham] does every day, I see what our staff does every day, I see what our players do every day. And look, football is a team game and each man on the team is not going to be created equally. Each phase of the team is not going to be identical in terms of strengths and weaknesses. That's the beauty about our sport is that you can play a team game and you can make a decision each week about what you need to do to play it right against a team that has different strengths and weaknesses then you do. ... We just tried to accept accountability for the things we can do well to help our team try to win. I think Pat's done a great job of that. Our staff has too."
On creating more turnovers:
"There's no real shortcut. You can teach certain things and you can teach techniques. You can try to create good habits, which is what we do every day at practice. That's what we're trying to get our guys to understand and learn so that when you're in the middle of the game you act subconsciously. You're not thinking about it, 'Let me try to punch the ball out.' You're just doing it because that's something that you have now learned and it's part of who you are, a part of your game. Then, there's an element I would say of instinct. That's something that sometimes you can maybe improve it a little bit, but there are certain players that have a knack for that."
On QB Jarrett Stidham:
""First of all, he's a great human being. We're blessed with a lot of those guys here, which is great. I think he gets along really well with everybody. He's a very honest guy, works really hard. Loves football. Puts a lot of time in, is one of the last guys to leave the building every single day. No doubt about it. Willing to help the minute he got here. He kind of understood his position and understood his role and has been willing to help anybody. Whether it's a guard, practice squad tight end, running back, receivers, quarterbacks, whatever. Anything that he knew that he could impart to somebody else, he was very unselfish with trying to assist anybody he could. And I think that says a lot about somebody."
On the mindset of the locker room:
"I think accountability is a good thing. Like I said, we never point fingers, we never place blame. We win and lose as a team. They all know that. They heard it from me yesterday. They're going to hear from me again today. In football, there's 190 plays, 200 plays in every game and I could point to a bunch of obsolete plays that nobody will ever remember yesterday that probably would have changed the outcome of the game. And so, to me, every player that plays 75 plays in a game has some that he would love to change the outcome and a lot that he's proud of. And so, I think that's really what yesterday was a good example of – there was plenty of good plays, a lot of good plays in many cases. And then there's some plays where you say, 'Man, I wish I could have changed the outcome or did something a little differently.' That's football."
On preparing to play the Kansas City Chiefs this Saturday:
"We're going to do the right thing with the players. We got some guys with bumps and bruises. It was a physical game yesterday. So, we're going to do the right thing in the next two days here, we'll watch the film, get treatment. ... So, we'll make sure we got our preparation ready to go. We'll do whatever we choose to do Wednesday and we'll be smart about it. It'll be Wednesday, Thursday, and then Friday we'll have a cleanup day obviously the day before the game and then get ready to roll on Saturday."
View the best photos from the Raiders' Week 17 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham's (3) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams' (17) cleats in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs' (28) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Trent Sieg's (47) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted (80) arrives to the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) arrives to the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) arrives to the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) arrives to the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) arrives to the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) arrives to the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Matthias Farley (41) arrives to the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) arrives to the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) arrives to the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Duron Harmon (30) arrives to the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) arrives to the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Harvey Langi (56) arrives to the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) arrives to the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) arrives to the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33), safety Duron Harmon (30) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) arrive to the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Isaac Rochell (95) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) signs autographs for fans before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted (80) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) signs autographs for fans before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) signs autographs for fans before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Trent Sieg (47) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sidney Jones IV (31) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) and running back Brandon Bolden (34) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Duron Harmon (30) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) warming up before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) wait for the team to be introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) waits for the team to be introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders are introduced onto the field before their regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Neil Farrell Jr. (92) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kyle Peko (93) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) receives the snap during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a 24-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a 24-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a 24-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a 24-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates with tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) after making a 24-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks off during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Harvey Langi (56) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) on the field during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) calls out the defense during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) rushes during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) and center Andre James (68) line up before the snap during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 20-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51), running back Ameer Abdullah (22) and safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Duron Harmon (30) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) passes during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates after making a catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) rushes during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) pressures the quarterback during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) calls out the defense during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a 4-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a PAT during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) on the field during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) looks for a receiver during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) passes during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) heads to the end zone on a 60-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) heads to the end zone on a 60-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) heads to the end zone on a 60-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) after making a 60-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates with tight end Darren Waller (83) after making a 60-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) defends during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Harvey Langi (56) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kyle Peko (93) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Isaac Rochell (95) eyes the quarterback during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) defends during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) intercepts a pass during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) celebrates with safety Duron Harmon (30) and safety Roderic Teamer (33) after intercepting a pass during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Tyler Hall (37) breaks up a pass during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) lines up before the kickoff during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) passes during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) passes during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) passes during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 57-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) is congratulated by guard Dylan Parham (66) and tackle Kolton Miller (74) after kicking a 57-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates with center Andre James (68) after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) and Head Coach Josh McDaniels on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Duron Harmon (30) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) celebrates after winning the coin toss before the start of overtime during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
