Scott Turner, the new Raiders interim offensive coordinator, began his news conference by expressing gratitude for the late John Robinson, a longtime college and NFL coach who passed away at 89. Turner, who played quarterback under Robinson at UNLV in the early 2000s, credited Robinson for giving him a shot with the Rebels.
Turner's request to have his father, a former NFL head coach and offensive coordinator, assist him was granted by Raiders coach Antonio Pierce. The elder Turner now serves as a senior adviser to Scott, and they collaborate on ideas regularly.
Las Vegas' offense currently ranks 29th in yardage, last in rushing, and 25th in scoring. The team recently made significant staff changes during the bye week, including the departure of offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and others.
Scott Turner, who previously served as offensive coordinator for Washington, is optimistic about his new role with the Raiders. Despite challenges such as injuries and a lack of a true franchise quarterback, Turner is focused on maximizing the team's potential.
With eight games left in the season, Turner aims to make strategic adjustments to improve the offense. Quarterback Gardner Minshew highlighted the potential for a different play-calling approach under Turner's guidance.
Reflecting on his journey from UNLV quarterback to NFL offensive coordinator, Turner credits John Robinson for instilling the importance of building relationships with players. Turner values the mentorship he received from Robinson and aims to emulate his caring coaching style.
As Turner navigates the challenges of revamping the Raiders' offense, he remains grateful for the opportunity and committed to helping his players perform at their best.
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