Mike Mayock to have more of a say in decisions after Jon Gruden’s resignation - Fox News

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With Jon Gruden out as head coach of the Raiders, general manager Mike Mayock will now have more of a say in roster decisions moving forward.

Raiders owner Mark Davis confirmed as such to ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez, saying that Mayock has 51% control, while interim head coach Rich Bisaccia has 49%.

General manager Mike Mayock of the Las Vegas Raiders speaks to offensive line coach Tom Cable before a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

It’s getting all the weirder in Las Vegas, as it’s hard to fathom a general manager having less control over roster decisions than the head coach.

Nevertheless, that’s how it was when Gruden was head coach, which is baffling.

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis, left, watches his team during warmups with Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Head coach John Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

You know, a lot of these interim head coach deals over the years, it’s like Week 15 and guys are already packing their bags," Mayock said.

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