Head Coach Jack Del Rio hired John Pagano for one reason: help the communication on the backend of the Oakland Raiders defense.
In his final press conference of the season, following the team’s loss to the Houston Texans, Del Rio was blunt in his assessment of the team’s defensive effort in 2016 - there were simply too many explosive plays for his liking.
“There were far too many explosive plays allowed this year, whether it be run or pass,” said Del Rio. “That’s, you know, an area that must be addressed.”
Well, after hiring former San Diego Chargers defensive coordinator John Pagano in late January, Del Rio is hopeful that the area has indeed been addressed.