The Raiders would replace McDaniels with Linebackers coach Antonio Pierce ... but as the kids say, the vibes were immaculate once Pierce took over, and for that reason, by season’s end, it ...

Perry Pierce, Antonio's stepfather ... "It's all dirt, but the kids acted just like AP. It's so cool to see someone go back to where he comes from and he's still the same. "He's the head coach ...

"Go back to our roots," Antonio Pierce said and did exactly that ... It's not a mistake that my kids would love to play for him." Sanders' endorsement highlights Pierce's knack for leadership ...