I’m not hating on him and think he should finish out the year and it isn’t close. But, if things don’t change, I think we need to draft a qb early next year.
Sure, he’s a rookie, but he also spent a lot of time in college and is the same age as Tua. He should be a lot more polished. He has glaring weaknesses in the pocket with his presence, foot work, and inability to escape pressure. That was his issue in college, and at his age I just don’t see that changing. If he were early 20s then sure maybe give him time to develop but that isn’t the case.
Every head coach is going to want to bring on their staff. Coaches also don’t want to get a demotion. In Rich’s shoes, why stay with the raiders? By not remaining the head coach, there’s really not much he could do in his eyes to move up. Going elsewhere gives him a fresh start.