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Antonio Pierce urges Raiders players to make ‘business decisions’ in big loss
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Antonio Pierce urges Raiders players to make ‘business decisions’ in big loss

Antonio Pierce is making his displeasure with the Las Vegas Raiders’ efforts known.

The head coach appeared to question the staying power of some of his players in the final moments of Sunday’s 36-22 loss to the previously 0-2 Carolina Panthers. And Pierce suggested there could be consequences.

“As the game went on … there were certainly people making business decisions,” Pierce said in a postgame press conference, noting that he believed his team “didn’t show up” on Sunday. “And we’ll continue to make business decisions going forward.”

Just a week after a 26-23 win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Raiders suffered a major setback on Sunday. Andy Dalton, who replaced benched 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young, became the first quarterback in the NFL this season to throw for 300-plus yards (319) and three touchdowns in a single game.

In the team’s first home game of the season at Allegiant Stadium, fans repeatedly booed the offense, which scored just seven points through the first three quarters.

“I would have booed us too,” Pierce said.

The Raiders host the Cleveland Browns next Sunday.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Antonio Pierce: Raiders players made ‘business decisions’ in outburst