Once Patrick Graham was named the head coach of the National Team at the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl, the notion of the Las Vegas Raiders having an advantage in the scouting process quickly spread. After all, having staff lead prospects in that all-star type game gives the Silver & Black an “in”.
The “head start” notion aside, there’s a wholly different reason why general manager Dave Ziegler and head coach Josh McDaniels nominated defensive coordinator Graham to serve as a head coach at the Senior Bowl.
“We think very highly of Pat,” Ziegler told the Raiders official website.