To discuss the state of the Silver and Black before training camp kicks off on July 22, second-year linebacker Amari Gainer caught up with Channel 13's Nick Walters during minicamp.

Pierce knows that, and believes the key to getting the Raiders back on top starts from within their division. In 2023, they finished the season as the No. 2 team i the AFC West with an 8-9 record.

Antonio Pierce is dismissed as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after one season, following a 4-13 record in the NFL.

Antonio Pierce is dismissed as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after one season, following a 4-13 record in the NFL.

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Updated: 12:55 PM CST Jan 8, 2025 David Close, CNN Las Vegas Raiders fire first-year head coach Antonio Pierce Updated: 12:55 PM CST Jan 8, 2025 NA ...

Pierce was dismissed following the team’s disappointing 4-win, 13-loss season. The 46-year-old compiled a 5-4 record as the Raiders’ interim head coach during the 2023 campaign after Josh ...

What's next for them?Pierce was dismissed following the team’s disappointing 4-win, 13-loss season.The 46-year-old compiled a 5-4 record as the Raiders’ interim head coach during the 2023 campaign ...

After serving just one season as the team’s full-time head coach, Antonio Pierce was fired Tuesday by the Las Vegas Raiders. Pierce was dismissed following the team’s disappointing 4-win, 13 ...

Pierce, 46, was then elevated to the top job for the 2024 season. Antonio Pierce posted a 4-13 record as the Raiders’ head coach in 2024. Getty Images ...