The Las Vegas Raiders announced Sunday night that they have dismissed Offensive Coordinator Luke Getsy, along with Offensive Line Coach James Cregg and Quarterbacks Coach Rich Scangarello. All three coaches, hired for their first season with the Raiders, are leaving the team amidst its challenging season.
Coaching Staff Overhaul Follows Raiders’ Five-Game Losing Streak
The Raiders’ decision comes after a five-game losing streak, their longest since 2018, which has left them tied for the worst record in the NFL at 2-7. Sunday’s 41-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals highlighted ongoing issues with the Raiders’ offense, which has struggled to maintain momentum and score consistently. Although the team has started strong in many games, scoring touchdowns on opening drives in four of their last five matchups, their offensive output has often stalled shortly after, failing to sustain early successes through the later quarters.
In a recent press conference, Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce addressed the team’s lackluster performance, emphasizing the need for a full-scale evaluation of coaching strategies, player execution, and overall team approach. “It’s a group effort. We’ve all got to find a way to do better,” Pierce said. “We need to put ourselves in a position to be competitive in the fourth quarter instead of always playing catch-up.”
Luke Getsy’s Offense Struggles to Gain Traction in Las Vegas
Luke Getsy, previously known for coordinating top-ranked rushing offenses with the Chicago Bears in 2022 and 2023, has faced challenges leading Las Vegas’ offense, which ranks 28th in the league. The Raiders’ offensive numbers have consistently lagged, with the team ranking 18th in passing, 31st in rushing, and 26th in scoring with an average of 18 points per game.
Despite Getsy’s strategic adjustments, the offense failed to deliver. In response to critiques about the team’s “scripted” plays with stronger early performances, Getsy refuted the idea, explaining his approach as a well-defined, situational plan rather than a rigid script. “This is how we’re going to open the game. This is how we’re going to continue to play,” he explained, emphasizing that the team’s lack of sustained offensive execution wasn’t a matter of planning but of ongoing in-game adjustments and consistent execution.
Frequent Mid-Season Changes Continue for Raiders Coaching Staff
The decision to part ways with Getsy marks the fourth time in the last five seasons that the Raiders have made mid-season changes to their coaching staff. The Raiders had initially recruited Getsy after a brief tenure with the Bears, with former Cardinals Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury withdrawing from consideration for the role. Getsy had recently been moved to call plays from the press box rather than on the field in an attempt to change the offense’s trajectory—an adjustment that, ultimately, proved insufficient.
Quarterback Changes Add Another Layer to Raiders’ Struggles
Adding to the team’s turbulent season, the Raiders benched starting quarterback Gardner Minshew in favor of Desmond Ridder late in Sunday’s game against the Bengals. As the Raiders head into their bye week, the organization appears to be re-evaluating not only their coaching lineup but also their on-field leadership as they look for ways to salvage the remainder of the season.
With the firing of Getsy and other key offensive staff, the Raiders are sending a clear signal of their commitment to addressing the team’s struggles. As the organization regroups, fans and players will watch closely to see how these changes impact their performance moving forward.
