Raiders Shake Up Coaching Roster After Heated Loss to Broncos
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The Las Vegas Raiders made a surprising move on Friday, parting ways with special teams coordinator Tom McMahon, just hours after the 56-year-old coaching veteran was seen arguing with head coach Pete Carroll on the sidelines. The decision comes on the heels of a 10-7 loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night, which marked the Raiders' seventh defeat of the season. McMahon's departure was not unexpected, given the team's struggles on special teams this season. The unit has been plagued by penalties and mistakes, including a blocked punt against the Broncos. Kicker Daniel Carlson has also been underperforming, making the Raiders' chances of making the playoffs increasingly slim. With a 2-7 start, the Raiders are facing a long shot at entering the playoffs. Tom McMahon, who had been with the Raiders since 2022, brings over 30 years of coaching experience to the table. A veteran of developing elite punters, kickers, and return specialists, McMahon has a proven track record, having produced seven Pro Bowl players during his NFL stint. Born on July 12, 1969, in Helena, Montana, McMahon has had a varied coaching career, spanning from secondary coach at Carroll College to defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Utah State. He has also held roles with the Atlanta Falcons, St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts, and Denver Broncos, before joining the Raiders. McMahon is married to Kim and has three children. He resides in Las Vegas, where he has been a key figure in the Raiders' coaching staff for the past three years. The team's decision to let go of McMahon comes as a surprise, but it may be an attempt to shake up the coaching roster and turn their season around.
