Transcript: Raiders Head Coach Press Conference




What were the keys to the team’s victory this week?

The keys to our victory this week? First off, let's not forget the kind of talent we got in this locker room. Sure, this place might've been in the gutter before my staff and I came through, but we've been putting in the work, day in, day out, turning this ship around. It's a process, no overnight magic, and yeah, there's gonna be bumps. But that's just the nature of the beast in this league.

This week, we just clicked—everything fell into place. We were firing on all cylinders while the other squad, they just weren't having their day. That's how it goes sometimes. But we're not about to start throwing a parade for one win. We ain't reading too much into it. We're gonna keep grinding, keep improving. It's about building on each game, taking the wins with humility, and the losses with the lessons they bring. We're here to work towards that ultimate goal—a championship. It's all about that long game.






Can you talk about the development of Tyree Wilson so far?

Tyree Wilson? Let me tell you, that rook is somethin' special. Just feast your eyes on what he put down this game! We're talking about a defensive end snagging a pick 6, like he's out there doing cornerback drills. A sack, tackles for loss, constant havoc in the backfield — the man's a one-person wrecking crew.

And let's be clear, it ain't just raw talent; it's his work ethic. The kid's got moves, but it's the grind behind the scenes that's shaping him into a monster on the field. And you pair him up with Max Crosby? That's a recipe for offensive coordinators to have nightmares.

So when you ask about the team's record, sure, it ain't all pretty numbers, but look at what we're building here. With Tyree's energy, his drive, it's contagious, and it's permeating throughout the whole organization. We're on the rise, no doubt. And with players like him, it's not just talk; we're putting in the work to make sure of it.


Can you talk about what it’s like to prepare to go against a player like Justin Jefferson?

Getting for a player like Justin Jefferson is a tall order. The man’s the cream of the crop, best wideout in the league, hands down. You think you can stick one guy on him and call it a day? That’s a good joke. We knew going in, it's gonna take more than man-to-man to slow him down. So we schemed up, threw out coverages that had him bracketed every which way he stepped.

But here's the thing, no coverage is bulletproof if you can't rattle the guy throwing the ball. So we leaned heavy on our D line to bring that heat, to get that pressure on the QB fast and consistent. And they delivered. Our boys up front did their job, and that’s the only reason our coverages held up. It’s a team game, and this week, every piece did its part. That’s how you make a plan work against a talent like Jefferson.

How has Brian Hoyer’s experience in the league helped the team so far?

It hasn't… next f***** question.

What is the status of Nate Hobbs and when is he set to return?

Nate Hobbs, he tweaked his ankle in practice, nothing too serious, but you know how these things go. We’re expecting him back on the field soon. As for the intensity of our practices, maybe it’s time to dial it back a notch as we near the end of the season. That one's on me. I push these guys hard, but I gotta make sure they're healthy and ready to roll come game day. Nate's a tough player, and he's getting the best care to bounce back. We're looking forward to having him out there with us again.