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Raiders | Coach wants Aidan O'Connell to be more vocal Wed Mar 27, 04:37 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell hopefully will be become more vocal with his teammates next season, according to head coach Antonio Pierce. 'One thing I'd love to see him do is be more vocal. You don't want the quarterback being a church mouse. I don't need him to be a rah-rah guy either, but when things are wrong I need him to fix it and be vocal about it,' Pierce said.
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Raiders | Antonio Pierce officially named HC Sat Jan 20, 02:28 AM
Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce was officially named the Raiders new head coach Friday, Jan. 19.
| Footballguys view: Mark Davis makes the right move here. The last time an interim head coach had success with the Raiders and was popular with the players (2021, Rich Bisaccia) Davis didn't promote him. Pierce can rally his players, but now we'll see how he does with the full-time gig. We imagine with the support he has from superstars like Maxx Crosby and Davante Adams, Pierce is going to do good work in a tough AFC West. |
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Raiders | Las Vegas close to naming head coach, GM? Wed Jan 17, 03:49 AM
Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce is considered the frontrunner to become the team's new head coach, according to sources. Additionally, interim general manager Champ Kelly is considered the favorite to become the team's next general manager.
| Footballguys view: Mark Davis may be on the right track here. Pierce has the support of the players, and he did a fine job after he took over for former HC Josh McDaniels. The Titans and Falcons have expressed interest in Pierce, so Davis had better lock his guy down. Kelly has been working his way up the ranks in the scouting community (Broncos, Bears), and he's got a sterling reputation when it comes to talent evaluation. |
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Raiders | Las Vegas cans head coach, GM Wed Nov 1, 01:25 AM
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler were fired on Tuesday, Oct. 31. According to sources, linebackers coach Antonio Pierce is expected to be named the interim head coach.
| Footballguys view: Josh McDaniels is tough to get along with, and his concepts don't work unless he's with the Patriots and Tom Brady is his quarterback. He's unlikely to be a head coach in this league again after failing with the Broncos and now with the Raiders in that capacity. |
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NFL | Players always aware of injuries to opponents Sat Apr 7, 09:38 AM
Former NFL LB Antonio Pierce said former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams' speech, in which he told players to target injured opponents, is nothing new. 'I've heard that speech from seven of the defensive coordinators I've played with in my nine-year career,' Pierce said. 'Think about it, if a guy knows he's going to get hit hard, he's not going to come across that middle.' Pierce, who played under Williams with the Washington Redskins in 2004, called the coach's choice of words 'a little harsh, they're a little tough,' but talked about the awareness of an opponent's injured players. 'Throughout the week we always knew who was injured and what body part was injured,' Pierce said. 'If he's not in the game, our chances of winning are higher. And that's what it's all about. It's all about winning.'
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Giants | Jonathan Goff will get first chance to replace Antonio Pierce Mon Jul 12, 11:18 AM
New York Giants LB Jonathan Goff is expected to receive the first opportunity to replace retired LB Antonio Pierce this season, according to Michael Lombardi, of NFL Network.
| Footballguys view: Goff started four games last season but will have to beat out both LBs Gerris Wilkinson and Phillip Dillard for the job. According to Lombardi, they should get near equal reps in what should be a close battle in training camp. |
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NFL | Antonio Pierce announces retirement Thu Jul 8, 12:37 PM
Unrestricted free-agent LB Antonio Pierce (Giants) has announced his retirement from professional football and has joined ESPN as an analyst, reports ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: Pierce was always one of our favorite players to watch on Sundays, and we look forward to seeing what he can do in front of the camera for ESPN. |
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NFL | Antonio Pierce unsure about future Fri May 28, 03:41 PM
Unrestricted free-agent LB Antonio Pierce (Giants) said during a television interview that he will need surgery to repair a herniated disc in his neck if he wants to play again and that is not an option he is looking forward to, reports Ohm Youngmisuk, of ESPNNewYork.com. 'It is healing but I am going to need surgery to continue playing. That's not an option I am looking forward to. It is looking like it is going down that [retirement] path. First offseason I am having away from football and I am enjoying it,' Pierce said.
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Rams | Health will determine whether Pierce could be signed Wed Feb 17, 10:51 AM
NFL.com reports St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo said Tuesday, Feb. 16, the team could sign free-agent LB Antonio Pierce (Giants) if he is healthy. 'I guess all of those situations are possible,' Spagnuolo said. 'I think the health of the player is probably the most important thing. I'd check on that.'
| Footballguys view: Spagnulo and Pierce have a working relationship from their days together with the Giants, and if healthy Pierce could be a key veteran leader on a young defense. |
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Rams | Have not talked with Pierce yet Tue Feb 16, 03:51 PM
StLouisRams.com reports St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo said he has not spoken with unrestricted free-agent LB Antonio Pierce (Giants) at this time but could do so at some point.
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NFL | Pierce says neck is fine Thu Feb 11, 05:26 PM
Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger, reports unrestricted free-agent LB Antonio Pierce (Giants) said he underwent an MRI on his neck recently that showed everything appears to be fine. Pierce suffered a bulging disk last season, but it was not the reason he was released by the New York Giants.
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Raiders | Unlikely to be interested in Pierce Thu Feb 11, 02:43 PM
Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports the Oakland Raiders likely will not be interested in unrestricted free-agent LB Antonio Pierce (Giants).
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Giants | Pierce released Thu Feb 11, 01:18 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Giants have released LB Antonio Pierce, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: An official announcement is expected later today. |
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Giants | Pierce's status with team likely to be discussed Tue Feb 9, 02:56 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Giants management and coaches likely will discuss LB Antonio Pierce's status with the team in the next week or so.
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Giants | Pierce expected to return next year Tue Dec 1, 04:04 PM
Alex Marvez, of FOXSports.com, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (neck) is expecting to be fully recovered from a bulging disc in his neck by mid February. Pierce is also optimistic that he will play in 2010. 'I don't see why I wouldn't be there,' Pierce said. 'This was a season that got cut short by injury that shocked all of us -- management, coaches and players. With everything I gave New York the past five years, I feel I'll be here.' Pierce said surgery is not an option for his injury.
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Giants | Pierce told risk of playing was too great Mon Nov 30, 09:43 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (neck) was told by doctors that it would be too great a risk for him to play with a bulging disc in his neck, and the team did not believe it would heal in time for the postseason. Pierce said, "The doctors have told me that given my current condition, the risk of playing is too great, regardless of how I feel physically. That is the most disappointing part of this, because I feel great and have no pain."
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Giants | Pierce placed on IR Mon Nov 30, 05:42 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Giants have placed LB Antonio Pierce (neck) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season.
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Giants | Week 12 Inactives Thu Nov 26, 07:30 PM
The New York Giants have declared OT Adam Koets, RB Ahmad Bradshaw, LB Antonio Pierce, CB D.J. Johnson, OL Guy Whimper, CB Kevin Dockery, WR Ramses Barden, WR Sinorice Moss inactive for Week 12.
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Giants | Pierce visiting with specialist Wed Nov 25, 01:28 PM
Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (neck) is visiting with neck specialist Dr. Robert Watkins. He is receiving a second opinion on the bulging disc in his neck.
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Giants | Pierce ruled out for Week 12 Mon Nov 23, 06:26 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (neck) has been ruled out for Week 12, but might travel with the team for the game.
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Giants | Pierce not practicing Monday Mon Nov 23, 05:11 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (neck) is not participating in practice Monday, Nov. 23.
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Giants | Week 11 Inactives Sun Nov 22, 11:46 AM
The New York Giants have declared OT Adam Koets, LB Antonio Pierce, CB D.J. Johnson, RB Gartrell Johnson, OL Guy Whimper, CB Kevin Dockery, WR Ramses Barden, WR Sinorice Moss inactive for Week 11.
| Footballguys view: Chase Blackburn starts at MLB for Pierce. |
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Giants | Pierce injury update Sat Nov 21, 12:45 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (neck) will likely miss up to six weeks, and possibly longer, due to a bulging disk in his neck. LB Chase Blackburn figures to start at middle linebacker in Pierce's absence.
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Giants | Pierce out indefinitely Fri Nov 20, 10:11 PM
The New York Giants announced LB Antonio Pierce (neck) as diagnosed with a bulging disc in his neck Friday, Nov. 20, and he will be sidelined indefinitely, according to the team's medical staff. Pierce originally suffered a burner Oct. 25 and experienced very little discomfort until practicing this week. Pierce said, "I had no idea that what happened a few weeks ago could keep me off the field. I didn't think it was that serious. I'm going to do everything the doctors tell me to do so I can get back out on the field as soon as possible."
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Giants | Pierce out indefinitely Fri Nov 20, 10:11 PM
The New York Giants announced LB Antonio Pierce (neck) was diagnosed with a bulging disc in his neck Friday, Nov. 20, and he will be sidelined indefinitely, according to the team's medical staff. Pierce originally suffered a burner Oct. 25 and experienced very little discomfort until practicing this week. Pierce said, "I had no idea that what happened a few weeks ago could keep me off the field. I didn't think it was that serious. I'm going to do everything the doctors tell me to do so I can get back out on the field as soon as possible."
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Updating a previous report, Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants OT Kareem McKenzie (groin) and LB Antonio Pierce (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 30. They are listed as probable for Week 8 and will play.
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Giants | Pierce, McKenzie probable for Week 8 Fri Oct 30, 03:50 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (ankle) and OT Kareem McKenzie (groin) are listed as probable for Week 8.
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Giants | Pierce practices Thursday Thu Oct 29, 05:21 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (ankle) participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 29.
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Giants | Pierce misses practice Wednesday Wed Oct 28, 05:31 PM
Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 28.
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Giants | Pierce probable for Week 7 Fri Oct 23, 04:16 PM
New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (back) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 7 and will play in the game.
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Giants | Pierce practices Thursday Thu Oct 22, 03:04 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (back) participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. He should be able to play in Week 7.
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Giants | Pierce, Bradshaw limited Wednesday Wed Oct 21, 06:33 PM
Updating a previous report, Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (back) and RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot, ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 21. Pierce left practice early because of a stiff back.
| Footballguys view: Bradshaw has regularly been missing practices during the week to rest an old ankle injury. Pierce's injury is a little worrisome. Chase Blackburn would get the start if it keeps Pierce out of Sunday's contest vs. Arizona. |
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Giants | Pierce leaves practice early Wednesday Wed Oct 21, 03:08 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (back) left practice early Wednesday, Oct. 21, because of a stiff back.
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Raiders | Motivated by Pierce's comments Mon Oct 19, 10:19 AM
Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Oakland Raiders players were motivated for their Week 6 game after comments made by New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce following Week 5. Pierce said playing the Raiders was like a scrimmage. 'I'm not going to lie, it was noticed by us,' LB Kirk Morrison said. 'We talked about it. We don't want people saying that stuff about us. We all agreed that we were not playing with confidence and it was time to wake up. Those comments really got us going ... Antonio did us a favor by saying those things.'
| Footballguys view: Hey, whatever works is what we say. We're glad the Raiders were finally motivated by something. |
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Raiders | Pierce has harsh words for team Wed Oct 14, 09:04 AM
Alex Marvez, of FOXSports.com, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce said during a radio interview Tuesday, Oct. 13, that playing against the Oakland Raiders in Week 5 felt more like a scrimmage than a game in the regular season. 'I do not like knocking teams. But right now, they're struggling. We're playing that game the other day and, honestly, it felt like a scrimmage, like a practice. It felt like we were going against our offense (in a controlled setting) as far as the tempo,' Pierce said. 'There was no vibe of trying or effort from the Raiders at all from a defensive standpoint against their offense. We're getting three-and-outs. You don't hear nobody (saying), 'Hey, let's go!' trying to pick the guys up, rallying them, getting guys fired up. There was nothing. It was quiet...'
| Footballguys view: This just confirms what anyone can see when they watch the Raiders. Who knows how the season would have gone if they had won the opening game vs. the Chargers? Since then, the Raiders have only been able to beat the winless Chiefs, and that game was against a gimpy Matt Cassel in week 2. They have barely put up a fight in their last three losses to Denver, Houston, and the Giants. |
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Giants | Pierce excused from practice Monday Mon Sep 7, 11:02 AM
The Associated Press reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (personal) was excused from practice Monday, Sept. 7, due to personal reasons. Pierce had to handle an undisclosed issue, according to a team spokesman.
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Giants | Pierce sits out Saturday Sun Aug 30, 06:11 PM
Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (foot) missed the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29, with a foot injury. It is unknown if he will be available for the team's final preseason game Thursday, Sept. 3. Head coach Tom Coughlin said, "It's a foot injury and we are being very cautious with it because there is soreness involved there."
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Giants | Several players not expected to play Saturday Fri Aug 28, 03:20 PM
Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants DT Chris Canty (hamstring), DT Jay Alford (knee), CB Aaron Ross (hamstring), CB Stoney Woodson (ankle), LB Antonio Pierce (foot), LB Michael Boley (hip), WR David Tyree (hamstring), OL Orrin Thompson (quadriceps) and RB Andre Brown (Achilles') are not expected to play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Giants | Pierce does some individual work Thursday Thu Aug 27, 05:37 PM
Tom Rock, of Newsday, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (foot) took part in some individual drills during practice Thursday, Aug. 27. He said he is feeling better. He will not play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Giants | Three players miss practice Wednesday Wed Aug 26, 04:25 PM
Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (foot), CB Aaron Ross (hamstring) and DT Chris Canty (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 26.
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Giants | Pierce not practicing Tuesday Tue Aug 25, 10:51 AM
CBSSports.com reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (foot) did not practice Tuesday, Aug. 25.
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Giants | Pierce held out of practice Monday Mon Aug 24, 06:43 PM
Tom Rock, of Newsday, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (foot) was held out of practice Monday, Aug. 24.
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Giants | Four players miss walkthrough Friday Fri Aug 21, 11:28 AM
CBSSports.com reports New York Giants CB Aaron Ross (hamstring), FS Kenny Phillips (knee), LB Antonio Pierce (foot) and LB Michael Boley (hip) are not participating in the team's walkthrough Friday, Aug. 21.
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Giants | Five to sit out Saturday's game Fri Aug 21, 08:10 AM
Paul Schwartz, of the New York Post, reports New York Giants CB Aaron Ross (hamstring), LB Antonio Pierce (foot), S Kenny Phillips (knee), OG Chris Snee (leg) and DT Chris Canty (hamstring) will not play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Giants | Pierce, Phillips sitting out Thursday Thu Aug 20, 04:07 PM
CBSSports.com reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (foot) and S Kenny Phillips (knee) are not participating in the team's practice Thursday, Aug. 20.
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Giants | Pierce, Phillips sit out Wednesday night Wed Aug 19, 08:50 PM
Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce (foot) and S Kenny Phillips (knee) missed the team's evening practice Wednesday, Aug. 19.
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Giants | Pierce does not regret helping Burress Tue Aug 4, 12:25 PM
The Associated Press reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce said Tuesday, Aug. 4, he has no regrets about his actions in helping free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants) after his former teammate accidentally shot himself in the leg last November. Pierce said he acted reasonably, responsibly and instinctively in helping Burress.
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Giants | Pierce will not receive any punishment from NFL Mon Aug 3, 03:06 PM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce will not receive any punishment from the NFL for violating the league's personal conduct policy with his involvement in the felony case against free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants).
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Giants | Pierce not indicted Mon Aug 3, 01:37 PM
ESPN reports New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce has not been indicted in the case of free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants).
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Giants | Grand jury could vote on Pierce by Monday Mon Aug 3, 11:11 AM
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports a decision on a possible indictment to New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce could come as early as Monday, Aug. 3. Pierce, who is scheduled to be on the field with the Giants for their first practice of training camp, allegedly took free-agent WR Plaxico Burress' (Giants) gun from the scene at The Latin Quarter club in Manhattan and transported it to Burress' home in Totowa, N.J. The charge he's believed to be facing is the same as Burress - possession of a loaded and unlicensed firearm, which carries a mandatory minimum of 3.5 years in prison.
| Footballguys view: Pierce is going so late in IDP drafts right now, that he is still probably the last LB on your bench if you draft him, so you can afford the risk that this becomes a problem for him. |
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