Raiders Lost at Sea: When Was the Last Time They Were Relevant in the NFL?
Summary
The article reviews the Las Vegas Raiders' recent performance in the NFL and discusses when they were last considered an important team in the league. It concludes that the Raiders last had true NFL relevance in 2002 when they reached the Super Bowl but have mostly been less noticeable since then.Key Facts
- The Raiders went 10-7 in the 2023 season but were not a leading team in the NFL.
- The team almost tied with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023 to try to make the postseason.
- In 2016, they were seen as a potential surprise team until their quarterback Derek Carr injured his leg.
- After Carr’s injury, backup quarterback Connor Cook struggled in a playoff loss.
- The last time the Raiders won a playoff game and had a strong regular season was in 2002, when they reached the Super Bowl.
- Their 2002 quarterback, Rich Gannon, is now 60 years old.
- The article suggests new leadership should focus on making the Raiders relevant again to the football community.
- Being relevant means consistently competing well and being part of the larger NFL conversation.
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