Various Leadership Styles Lead Raiders Offense

The Las Vegas Raiders are off to a rough 1-2 start but look to their leaders to help the offense work out of a rut.

One of the most important aspects of any team environment is leadership. It is always a topic of conversation, especially when things are not going well. 

That is precisely where the Las Vegas Raiders find themselves as they travel to Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., this week for their divisional game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

"We have a bunch of guys who honestly speak," Coach Josh McDaniels said. "I think there are a lot of different forms of leadership. I mean, J.J. [Josh Jacobs] is very passionate and can be a very vocal leader."

After Sunday's home loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers, wide receiver Davante Adams was vocal about his feelings about the Raiders' state. McDaniels shared his appreciation for Adams' willingness to voice his opinion. 

"I think Davante [Adams] does a really good job of addressing things that he feels need to be addressed, and it's not always negative," McDaniels said. "I think a lot of people attach leadership to adversity, and that's definitely one part of it, but I think there's also another element to it where you've got to emphasize both sides.

"When it's going good and it's positive, it's great leadership, and when you need something else, then you've got to be able to know that. So, I think those guys do a good job. I think Jimmy [Garoppolo] does a good job. I think Kolton [Miller] does a good job. I think all our captains have really stepped up in different ways."

The ability to depend on his veterans to lead the team in their ways is a valuable tool for any coaching staff.

"Again, there are not two leaders that are the same," McDaniels said. "I mean, I've never been around two guys who are identical in that regard. Some guys will do it personally, some guys will do it in front of the group. Some guys will do it in the moment at practice, some guys do it in the meeting room, but leadership takes on all forms."

Every team has ups and downs each season, and the Raiders are no different. It will be up to the leaders to help guide Las Vegas through the wild ride that is an NFL season.

The Silver and Black return to the road this week in Inglewood, Calif., to play the Los Angeles Chargers (1-2) on Sunday, Oct. 1, at 4:05 p.m. EDT/1:05 p.m. PDT.

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