Minutes after reports came out that the Raiders had requested several interviews with General Manager candidates, it was followed by somewhat expected announcment; that Mike Mayock will not be returning as Raiders GM.
The team said in a statement:
“We have relieved Mike Mayock of his duties as General Manager of the Las Vegas Raiders. We thank Mike for his contributions over the last three years in helping to form the foundation for the franchise to build upon in its future.”
Mayock spent the past three years as Raiders GM, presiding over the 2019, 20, and 21 drafts.
The former longtime NFL Network resident draft guru was a celebrated hire to team up with then head coach Jon Gruden heading into his second season on the job.
Gruden was forced to resign following the leak of several offensive emails. Questions surrounded whether Mayock would stay on as GM. That question was answered just two days following the team’s Wild Card playoff exit.
Debacles like the Antonio Brown trade and first round picks such as DE Clelin Ferrell, WR Henry Ruggs III, DB Damon Arnette, and OL Alex Leatherwood.
He is credited, however, with late round finds like DE Maxx Crosby, WR Hunter Renfrow, and CB Nate Hobbs.