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Richie Incognito discusses reasons behind Josh McDaniels' firing from Raiders

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Richie Incognito discusses reasons behind Josh McDaniels' firing from Raiders
Summary

Richie Incognito, former Las Vegas Raiders guard, has revealed insights into Josh McDaniels' firing as head coach after a disappointing run where he won only 9 of 25 games. Incognito pointed to McDaniels' disrespectful treatment of players and alienation within the locker room as key factors in his failure, echoing similar issues from McDaniels' previous coaching stint with the Denver Broncos. Despite criticisms from some media figures, Incognito remained focused on the challenges McDaniels created during his tenure. The Raiders are set to face McDaniels’ New England Patriots in an upcoming game, with the Raiders currently holding a 3-1 record this season.

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  • •McDaniels won 9 of 25 games as Raiders head coach.
  • •Incognito claims McDaniels disrespected and alienated players.
  • •McDaniels previously failed in his stint with the Denver Broncos.
  • •Raiders play against Patriots on Sunday with a 3-1 record.
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  • 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Former NFL star drops bombshell on why Josh McDaniels was really fired by Las Vegas Raiders
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Former Las Vegas Raiders guard Richie Incognito revealed the truth behind the firing of Josh McDaniels as their head coach. This comes after his initial statement on McDaniels’ tenure as the Raiders’ HC, where he won only 9 out of the 25 games in charge.

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