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Raiders Repeat OC Mistake, Hire Familiar Face
25 Nov
Summary
- Raiders fired Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator shortly after a loss.
- Greg Olson, a familiar face, has been elevated to interim offensive coordinator.
- Olson has a history of coordinating low-scoring offenses in the NFL.
In a surprising move following a recent loss, the Las Vegas Raiders have dismissed offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. The team has elevated quarterbacks coach Greg Olson to interim offensive coordinator, a role he has held twice before with the franchise. This decision has drawn criticism, as Olson's previous tenures as an offensive coordinator have consistently been associated with underperforming units.
Olson's track record reveals a pattern of struggling offenses across multiple teams since 2005. His stints with the Detroit Lions, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Jacksonville Jaguars, as well as his previous periods with the Raiders, often saw his offenses rank near the bottom in scoring and total yards. This history raises concerns about the team's offensive prospects.
Despite this concerning past performance, the Raiders have opted to bring Olson back into the offensive coordinator position. This cyclical approach to coaching, particularly with a familiar coordinator known for lackluster results, has led to questions about the team's strategy and its ability to achieve success with its current offensive leadership.
