The Las Vegas Raiders firing of Josh McDaniels was the talk of the league last week.
In the days that followed the firing, stories came out about just how disconnected and disliked McDaniels was in the Raiders locker room.
Jay Glazer of FOX Sports reported on Sunday just how toxic the relationship had become…
Inside scoopage of what went on behind the scenes that led the @raiders to fire head coach John McDaniels then.move onto Antonio Pierce as their new coach. #raiders @nflonfox pic.twitter.com/aLcymL3Gcy
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) November 5, 2023
However, All-World defensive end Maxx Crosby has vehemently disputed the claims made by Glazer and expressed disappointment that details of the meeting even got out.
Speaking to former linebacker Will Compton, now of Barstool Sports, Crosby stated: “I don’t know where that came from or where he heard that. He didn’t stand up and like [say], ‘AP, you can’t talk about the Patriots.’ That’s false.”
According to Crosby, the meeting was an emotional and honest gathering where every leader and captain had an opportunity to speak their minds.
“It was probably one of the realest meetings I’ve ever had in my life … Sh*t got real,” he elaborated. “And there was a lot of emotion. That’s family business … The fact that it even got out is kind of irritating.”
Asked @CrosbyMaxx about the team meeting that took place with the Raiders last week
A rumor was going around that Coach McDaniels got upset over a Patriots comment made by Coach Pierce
That rumor is false pic.twitter.com/fF9ALm12RM
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) November 7, 2023
Shortly after the meeting, McDaniels was fired and linebackers coach Antonio Pierce was promoted to interim head coach.
In the meeting, Pierce allegedly referenced his time with the 2007 New York Giants, who upset McDaniels’ previously undefeated New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.
Pierce made an impressive debut as the head coach, leading the Raiders to a resounding 30-6 victory over his old team, the Giants.Ā
Crosby had high praise for Pierce, calling him “incredible” during an interview on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday.
“Everyone’s known AP for just being a leader and being an alpha male, and everybody felt that energy … So I feel like everybody was ready to go,” Crosby told McAfee.
What is your take on the disaster in Vegas?
Will McDaniels EVER get another head coaching opportunity???