That opening speech from Pierce had a million times more passion and energy than McDaniels ever brought to the team. This is what the Raiders need, what the fans deserve, and how the Raiders mindset should always be! RN4L!

THANK YOU MARK DAVIS FOR LISTENING TO THE FANS!

As a niners fan, I bet Antonio Pierce got the whole teams attention first meeting! I hope he does well because he definitely fits the Raider attitude 💯

As a Steelers fan, I actually feel the positive energy coming from these two men. Gotta feeling these guys gonna be different.

When Pierce said he was born a Raider in Compton California rocking Raider hats listening to NWA ,Raider Nation us against the world! he had me ready to suit up and play Sunday! This is the fire we needed let’s goooooo!

Pierce's first presentation is 10/10

I couldn't watch a single JMD press conference even when I was hopeful for him. I could watch Peirce's passion all day. Incredible. Natural leader. This team will respond to him. Watch how big of a difference coaching makes.

Can we all just take a moment a really take in the fact our team actually listened to the fans? Thank you Mark Davis for getting rid of those clowns, and these two gentlemen already are being completely transparent that they and the team are tired of all the losing and poor performance. Hopefully we can finally start being the Raiders we all know and love, and our commitment to excellence brings us back as a respectable football team. RN4L

Thank you Mark Davis for doing what needed to be done.

I love that Champ Kelley acknowledged the fans in his opening statement. They already seem more deserving of respect than Mcdaniels

"Grew up in Compton,Ca. I was born a Raider. I was born with the Raiders rolling in the coliseum in LA rolling with NWA rocking Raiders hat. I was born this way" coach Pierce This is the type of passion you need from our coach. Already won me over. You can feel the fire from him. Thank you Mark Davis for listening to the Raider Nation,your players and staff. We will pray for Gm Champ Kelly & coach Pierce to turn this around and be the answer.

AP's opening speech had me ready to run through a wall and I didn't even know anything about the man. I hope, at the end of this season, if AP doesn't do enough to be kept as the head coach, that we atleast keep this man in our building.

I don't know what to expect but i definitely respect the fact that they directly addressed us as fans and as the nation in this presser

Finally someone who speaks with confidence

Much respect for Champ Kelly for being respectful of the families of McDaniels and Ziegler. He understands that this will be a difficult situation to deal with, but he wished them and their families the best. Very much respect for CK.

I like that Antonio didn't have anything written down. All passion, love it

Raider Nation is 100 percent behind you. Thank you Mr. Davis for doing what needed to be done.

So much passion from Coach Pierce, its contagious

Antonio brings spirit to this team.i feel it.Damn let's go

The intensity that Antonio brings is crazy. Opening speech should get everyone hype about what’s about to come.

Not a raider fan but I’m hopeful for these two men to bring this team around

I hope these two guys thrive…. At least I can feel the trustworthiness and pride they have… different morals and views on life..

I think Antonio Pierce is a great choice for this, he's got a much different attitude towards being the coach than i think weve seen recently. One of the reasons Rich Bissacia did well as the Interim HC was because he listened to the players after everything that happened. It sounds like Pierce has a similar approach and the right mindset to, at the very least, make this team competitive

New chapter begins today. Pierce is saying some good things. His approach reminds me a little bit of Mike Tomlin. No nonsense, straightforward dude. Quite a change from the forked tongue, low character liar that preceded him

I can feel his energy so much. He has direction. Thanks to Mr. Davis to make this happen. So pumped I hope and feel the Raiders will get back to being a team a family. Go Coach Pierce! RN4L

Coach made a great first impression definitely a moral boost for the team

As a life time RAIDER, AP and CHAMP has me Fired up and ready to watch our Team. I wish we could play tonight, Hell Yeahhhhhhh Go RAIDER NATION BABY 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

The gangsta and the youth pastor. I love this dichotomy 😂

Finally someone who doesn’t say “you know” through every sentence! Someone who has passion behind the sport & the team! This man will bring some true energy to this team! Let’s go!!!!

First press conference and he has me willing to run through a wall for him. Already excited about the team and thus coaches passion

Wow, the energy alone brings anticipation, hoping much success for both these guys. Welcome Champ and Antonio. Thanks Mark for pulling the trigger.

First impressions of Antonio Pierce is that he sounds like a head coach already.

THANK YOU MR. DAVIS!!! Kudos to you for having the courage to get rid of that cancer in our organization before it was to late for this season. And what passion poured from this guy Pierce, he had me ready to run through the wall for him!!!

This coach has passion! Shows passion for the team and sport! The kind of coach this organization needs! Let's go Raider Nation!!!!

Very Excited For Both AP and Champ ... and very excited for The Nation .. Love the way these two Carry themselves ... You Gotta Love Antonio's Passion & Intensity

We got a new sheriff in town! Couldn't be more stoked! Come on you Raiders!!!

It's great to hear passion and positivity from Coach Pierce. Go Raiders!!!!!☠️☠️☠️

At this point, I will thank Mark Davis for this. If our Raiders get going in the right direction, I will be grateful. I hope A.P.'s "straight outta Compton" attitude transfers to the players and get better. Let's get the grind going homies. Viva Oakland, viva Los Angeles y viva Las Vegas Raiders!! 🤘😠

I feel Antonio’s speech, he gonna get this team back on track

And thank you Mark Davis for doing what was right for the raider fans 💯

This is the RAIDER spirit attitude and confidence Raider organization and NATION have been waiting for thank you Mark Davis, Al is proud of you. RAAAIDERS ⚔️🏴‍☠️⚔️🏴‍☠️⚔️🏴‍☠️⚔️

Man this was def the right move, let’s go Raiders!!!!😊

THANK YOU MARK. HASNT BEEN 24 HOURS AND THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS YOU HAVE DONE FOR THE FANS

Pierce sounds like a real G I love it. Night and day from mr “ya know”

9er fan here. Congrats on getting hope back, Raiders fans. There might not be any playoffs this yr, but as long as one's team is moving in the right direction, it feels good to cheer for it. I knew acquiring delusional, subpar Jimmy G was a step in the wrong direction from having had him in SF, but at least ur moving away from that now.

I love what I hear already Pierce is confident and enthusiastic

Thank you Mr. Davis. Really excited about what Antonio Pierce and Champ Kelly can bring to this organization. Thank you for listening to your fans, players and coaching staff. RAIDERS!!!!!

Who else is fired up!!! I like the energy. Now, JUST WIN BABY!

Antonio is a DAWG😤! His confidence and communication skills are through the roof.

Our new coach grew up in Compton as an L.A. Raider fan. I think both these gentlemen have a good shot at being hired into their respective positions on a permanent basis. They only have to do one thing to get there ...Just Win Baby!!!

OMG! I'M FEELING ANTONIO!! Letttssss go!!!! ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

That is what a real coach sounds like. Let's go Raiders!!!!!!

Praying for you Champ and Antonio

First time I actually feel excited about this team in the last 2 years. Love the energy and most importantly the honesty from both of these fine men...LETS GOOOOO! RN4L

Wow I already believe in Antonio. What a great communicator and he exudes leadership. I love what he said about "imposing our will" into the game. I've been saying we shouldn't play according to "what their defense gives us" but go out and TAKE what we want. I can't wait to see how our team evolves. Hope he's as good with the X's and O's as he is with his vision. Congratulations!

Dude I had to listen to his opening speech again that’s exactly what the nation wanted and needed to hear and I like the sound of it god dammit let’s go!

He chose a raider to lead us hopefully he works out for us and stays!

AP has my eyes and I can’t wait to see what he can do!! The energy is contagious he seems like a real man’s man and that goes far in a locker room if he does good I would mind at all making him our HC

I’m already loving Coach Pierce’s energy!

It’s refreshing to finally hear a passionate coach and I’m excited about the future of the team 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

I felt goosebumps…. Yea it’s real 🔥💪🏿💯

Wow first time i actually watched a press conference from beginning to end in weeks. Such passion and respect from these guys for the fans and the team. RN4L

Thanks Mark Davis. Raider Nation can feel the energy from HC Pierce, something that has been severely lacking the past 2 seasons. Can't wait to watch this Sunday. Wish them both much success. Love that Pierce is a Raider fan! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

Damn! AP has me fired up! Thank you MD!!! This dude is gonna bring some swagger back to the team.

I'm a Buccaneers fan and even I'm excited to watch these 2 get to work. Hang in there Raider Nation

Not a raiders fan but I loved Pierce when he was with the giants a true leader I hope he keeps the job he’ll be great with the players

The energy is off the charts this is the type of passion we been missing all season!!!

Very happy for Champ to get this opportunity. Great guy

It's amazing how much you see a change in how the vibe has changed immediately when Coach AP spoke for the first time. He set clear expectations and didn't mix words with what he will be demanding of the team. Let's gooooo Raiders!

WE DID IT!!!!! Mr. Davis thank you so much for listening you have no idea what this means to us! RIDE OR DIE RAIDER NATION!!!!!!!

Thanks Mark Davis! Coach Pierce said exactly what fans and players need to hear. I love this coach already,. This is the best presser I have enjoyed for 2 seasons and not one Ya Know, or any Ummmms.. I'm so excited now!!

That Energy is just what we needed, now lets show it on the field!!

Congratulations to Coach Pierce and Champ Kelly on their New journey. You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be Great! Let's Go RAIDER NATION! ☠️💀

I have been fooled by our beloved Raiders countless times. But I have to say. The energy from coach Pierce is off the charts. I am super optimistic. This man can relate on so many levels with the players! I’m so ready to see how this all pans out!

MY HEAD COACH AND GM LETS GOOOOO

He’s from Compton and grew up in the NWA era he’s definitely gonna bring it 💯

I'm a Seahawks fan but Pierce's opening remarks might have me rooting for The Raiders as my secondary team the rest of the season!

Just wanna say Thank You Raiders 🏴‍☠️

Dam, you can feel the difference in his energy and mindset! Congratulations to you both and great opportunity!

I really hope mark Davis give these 2 gentlemen an opportunity to be our head coach & gm next year if the team responds

These 2 men have a presence and energy that was lacking from the previous regime. A new hope and spirit! I love it

Congratulations, Antonio Pierce, on your new promotion. As a former player, you know what's required to get the job done. All the best to you and the remaining staff.

Outstanding!!! Thank you Coach Pierce and GM Kelly….. all the best!!!

I already love the new HC and the energy and enthusiasm he brings to the table. Why didn’t MD release that other dude earlier? As I remember MD even told fans to “smarten up” … finally MD has smartened up. RN let’s gooooooo

Watching the highlights from this last game, my husband and I were beside ourselves with disappointment and frustration. I LITERALLY told my hubby, "we need a new coach!! Something is not right! These guys don't play with passion anymore!" Then I heard what JJ8 said in the locker room, and that sealed it for me.. It was absolutely WILD to me how my prayers were answered only a day later! And I'm sure many others' prayers. And now, finding out that Antonio Pierce is from Compton 🎉🎉🎉 omg this is what we need!! These two guys will bring us back!!!🙏 Raider Nation, baby!!!🖤🩶🖤🩶

Giants fan here…Congrats to Antonio Pierce, the way he played for our Giants was all commitment and you bet he will change the face of the Raiders! Please start ya winning streak after playing us though lol…good luck rest of the way I’ll be rooting for you guys too!

Coach Pierce is from my hood!! Compton!! N.W.A. Old School RAIDERS!!!

Love that AP is bringing that energy and passion! And champ seems like an intelligent dude who’s gonna bring that poise and strategy. What a duo,can’t wait to see how it plays out. Excited as hell for Sunday! ✌🏽

As a Giants fan I couldn't be more happy for AP

Life long member of Raider Nation, 50+ years. The past few years have been painfully embarrassing. Antonio and Champ have given us hope that they can bring back the Trust of Raider Nation, Pride and Poise.

Now we have a TRUE RAIDER at the helm. I hope for nothing but success for us the rest of the season. I can proudly say again RRRRAAAAAIIIIIDDDDEEEERRRRSSSSSSSS☠️☠️☠️

AP sounds like a REAL RAIDERS HC!! ☠️ 🏴‍☠️

As A Steelers Fan Im Excited to see Antonio Pierce Become The Interim Head Coach His Speech Alone Was Filled With Passion & Heart Something This Raiders Team Really Needs

"WE HAVE THE TEAM" "I WAS BORN THIS WAY" JUST WOW!!! SO MANY WOW MOMENTS IN THIS I FEEL THE VIBE!!! -THANK YOU MARK DAVIS!!! ✊️🏴‍☠️

Thank you Mark for admitting your mistake and moving on🏴‍☠️

Thank you mark Davis

Wow!!! Pierce has me fired up!!! First impression for both of these guys is 10/10!!

Rewatching this after he officially got the Job and man I’m hyped all over again. This man has the Raider spirit. Makes me wanna run through a diamond wall.

Crazy how this guys have me smiling already ! I can feel the energy I really hope the players do the same LFG!!!!!

Let’s welcome coach Antonio pierce to raider nation 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️