This past offseason Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio opted to allow offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave’s contract to expire and promote quarterbacks coach Todd Downing to the offensive coordinator position. Based on the success the offense had in the 2016 season, Downing’s name was going to come up quite often for teams looking for a coordinator. Del Rio did not want him leaving mostly based on his relationship with quarterback Derek Carr.
Now now weeks into his tenure are OC, the Raiders are sitting at 4-5 going into their bye week before facing a tough challenge when they ‘host’ the New England Patriots in Mexico City.