In the middle of a season, an NFL front office's power is limited, even compared to the rest of the sporting world.
Unlike MLB, where executives like Billy Beane basically set the lineup card, or the NBA, where guys like Daryl Morey use their numbers to dictate a style of play, NFL GMs aren’t as powerful once the season starts. They are closer to the casual fan than the coach on the sideline, especially during a game.
Raiders fans are asking themselves: how did we get here? We were supposed to make the playoffs again, what the hell happened to get the team to 2-4?