The Las Vegas Raiders hired Pete Carroll for several reasons. One of the most signficant reasons was because of his many years of success and experience. Still,

Head coach Pete Carroll made an announcement on Friday afternoon, revealing McMahon had been relieved of his duties and replaced by Derius Swinton III on an interim basis.

That was evident in Thursday night's 10-7 loss at Denver in which the Broncos made sure everyone but Bowers beat them in the passing game. All the Raiders had to offer was Tre Tucker, 33-year-old Tyler Lockett, tight end Michael Mayer and rookie receivers Dont'e Thornton Jr. and Jack Bech.

The Denver Broncos again snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in Thursday's primetime contest against the Las Vegas Raiders, escaping with a 10-7 conquest at Empower Field at Mile High -- their seventh straight win and eighth overall on the year.

The Las Vegas Raiders will face the Dallas Cowboys next Monday Night, hoping to end their three-game losing streak. After a disappointing performance from the offense, fans will expect a new approach and for the team to find ways to score on offense.

Despite taking place around Italy, ARC Raiders might as well be on another planet entirely. It's an alien ecosystem you have to learn to survive. Die and you lose everything you've scavenged, unless you've stashed something in your safe pocket.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/raiders/onsi as 1 Area of Focus for the Raiders Down the Stretch. The Las Vegas Raiders' issues are wide-ranging but must be addressed.