Raiders' Firing of Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler: A Lack of Faith and Interim Changes
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Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis fired head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler due to a combination of embarrassing losses, mishandling of quarterback moves, bad free-agent signings, and growing player unrest. Davis lost faith in McDaniels and Ziegler's ability to lead the team to victory and develop young players. The lack of direction and answers from McDaniels, along with questionable decisions in player contracts and trades, ultimately led to their dismissal.
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