Antonio Pierce Says Raiders Won't Have 'Juggernaut Offense'; 'That's Not Realistic'

Antonio Pierce has realistic expectations for the Las Vegas Raiders offense in 2024.

"We're probably not going to be, to be honest, a juggernaut offense," Pierce said, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. "Would I love to be? Yeah. To sit here and say we're going to score 30 points a game, that's not realistic."

Pierce is entering his first full season as the Raiders head coach after taking over for Josh McDaniels during the 2023 season. He went 5-4 during his time as the interim head coach and led the team to an overall record of 8-9.

Still, the unit ranked 27th in the NFL in total offense in 2023 and also lost running back Josh Jacobs in the offseason, so it is a long road to the top. And with some uncertainty under center as Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew compete for the starting quarterback job, Pierce is understandably keeping expectations tepid.

The defense was the stronger unit in 2023 and added defensive tackle Christian Wilkins in free agency.

Pierce and the Raiders will hope that the defense can be the foundation of a team that can make a surprising rise up the AFC standings.

Las Vegas opens the season with a clash against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sept. 8.