In a move that might have raised as many eyebrows as it answered questions, the Raiders announced Monday that they have hired former Chargers defensive coordinator John Pagano as their assistant head coach-defense.
Despite the title, Pagano’s hiring apparently did nothing to affect the status of defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr.
Oakland reached the playoffs for the first time in 14 years this season, but it clearly wasn’t on the strength of its defense.
The Raiders ranked 26th in the league in yards allowed per game (375.1), were 20th in points allowed (24.