All of OC Getsy’s Remarks Regarding Being a Raider
Luke Getsy, the new offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders, spoke the whole first press conference in the Silver and Black.
When Antonio Pierce selected Luke Getsy to be his new offensive coordinator while leading the Las Vegas Raiders, it was a huge move.
Before this process began, Getsy had never met Pierce, but he won the coach over for a number of reasons.
Everything lined up for Getsy to take up the task of improving the Silver and Black’s offense now that he has experience working with superstar wide receiver Davante Adams of the Las Vegas Raiders.
We have all of the information he recently gave to the media regarding his new position with the Raiders.
The news conference in its entirety may be seen above, and the transcript is available below:
First of all, what specifically about this job and the Raiders appealed to you to want to come in and take this job? Furthermore, even if it’s still early, how does the news of Jimmy Garoppolo’s suspension and probable absence impact what you might want to accomplish moving forward? Coach Getsy: “Yeah, I’m not very familiar with the second half yet. However, you mentioned this group as well as its past. It just strikes a chord with me. I’ve had the good fortune to be a part of two other organizations that have that tradition and history. Since I was raised in Pittsburgh, I was naturally exposed to the Steelers-Raiders rivalry and all the amazing events that have occurred between these two teams. That’s the beginning, the reason you would ever want to be a member of the Silver and Black: I’ve just always had a really cool regard for the Raiders. And then you have the chance to come here, and I showed up for the interview where everyone in this building is there, not just Antonio Pierce and myself. The people are something that I value greatly. I’ve made a sincere effort to interact with everyone in the building wherever I’ve been, not just stick to the football side, and I really appreciate how this new facility flows and how you can do that. Since we’re all in this together, you can participate in anything, right? This is about the entire organization winning, not just myself or one player, and I think it’s really great how they’ve put it up so that we can all relate to each other. And I was immediately pulled to the building since it was clear from the moment I walked in how essential this family feeling is.”
Q: Did you guys interview together? What is your joint vision for the offense, both in terms of its design and goals on that side of the ball? Had you guys met Antonio Pierce before to this process? Coach Getsy: “Before that interview, Antonio Pierce [AP] and I had never met. However, as I mentioned before, it was immediately apparent to me when I came in—the passion and energy he puts to work each and every day instantly drew me in. As you continued discussing the offense’s concept, keep in mind that you must always make the most of the guys you have, and on Sunday, your greatest players must be the ones who stand out. Thus, the weekly focus should constantly be on identifying what each person does best and coming up with interesting and original ways to highlight that. Additionally, we will always begin with the mindset we intend to introduce. That will be clear, I mean. We want everyone to feel our film, not just see it, and that will be a major part of it, which is why I use that phrase offensively. That’s where I believe AP [Antonio Pierce] and I clicked the most.”
Q: I was curious about the lessons you acquired during your two years as a rookie play caller in Chicago and how you may apply those lessons to your work with the Raiders in Las Vegas. Coach Getsy: Indeed, experience truly is the greatest resource, don’t you think? We frequently discuss this topic with quarterbacks: there’s nothing quite like seeing yourself on game tape. You may learn the most from that gaming experience, and I feel the same way. Every week, I managed to make the process a little bit cleaner by finding my way through every game. The way we were able to support the players you know in season two, like DJ Moore and Cole Kmet, allowed them to have the best seasons of their careers from season one to season two. It’s truly amazing what we were able to accomplish there and how we can still develop. And every day is about improving, isn’t that right? Being able to adhere to and maintain that was something I was really proud of because everything revolves around becoming better every single day, whether you’re working with your guys or in the upstairs offensive staff.”
Q: Davante Adams mentioned to me last week that they approached him and had a conversation with him. He particularly mentioned the West Coast, so I’m just interested about your relationship with Davante and how amazing it is to have him as a weapon in any offensive you run. Coach Getsy: “Yeah, in the Mike McCarthy-West Coast vein, that’s how I was brought up in this industry. Davante [Adams] was born in Green Bay.” The phrase “West Coast” has become a catch-all these days, with various variations that people have adopted; we’ll likely create our own variations as well. However, when you work with someone like Davante, you really get along with him right away. As a new receivers coach, I was able to establish a rapport with him right away. He was surrounded by Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb, two players who were at the pinnacle of their careers, had won Pro Bowls, and Davante wanted to achieve all of that and more. And because of how well we got along, I was able to interrupt a quarterback guy as he was entering the receiver room, which should have given the impression that I had added something special to the environment. Thus, ideally, they’re raising that football IQ in many ways. From the quarterback’s perspective, I believe that even the quarterback is really significant. And Tae is, in my opinion, one of the most spatially aware individuals I’ve ever encountered. She is someone who can take information and utilize it to its fullest. Thus, the 2016 campaign marked the beginning of the time when he was prepared to launch his professional career.”
Q: You’ve been living through the inquiries over Justin Fields’ abilities and limitations for the past few years. What has changed about him since you moved to Chicago, and do you believe the Bears or another team will be his best option going forward? Coach Getsy: “Justin [Fields] has shown incredible progress. He’s one of the best people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, as I mentioned while I was there. It’s just the way he thinks, the way he approaches things consistently, and the kind of man he is. Really, working with him was a blessing. And he was someone who simply showed up to work each day in an effort to get better and better, and I believe he will keep doing so.”
Q: It’s obvious that you were a successful ball carrier in Chicago. Would you prefer see a more balanced offensive here, or do you see that kind of approach? Coach Getsy: Hey, this place is all about winning, right? And that’s what it takes to come out on top. And whatever it takes, whether that means you have to run it more certain weeks and toss it more others. It’s all about trying to get the players you have to do the things they do very well, in my opinion, and playing to their strengths. Therefore, we’ll find out here in the fall whatever it looks like, but we’ll use this offseason to go ahead and precisely define that.”
Q: When the Raiders played the Bears this season, Antonio Pierce remarked he was impressed with your offensive strategy. How was the discussion between the two of you during the process of joining the Raiders? Coach Getsy: “Yes, that did play a role. I seem to recall an interview segment in which we all went together to watch that game and discuss the rationale behind our actions and methods. And I believe that all of it struck a chord with them; in fact, I believe they mentioned how we had revealed certain information that enabled them to become the defense that they eventually became. I believe that contributed to some of our success from that moment onwards in the previous year, especially with the young quarterback we had. There was a new person that entered and played the game slightly differently, so that aspect of it also had a different dynamic.”
What thoughts do you have about the quarterback draft class this year? Coach Getsy: Yes, it’s undeniably a striking one, isn’t it? I believe there are many distinct flavors, and I anticipate enjoying myself greatly when I explore them. Although I’m not yet at the place where I could evaluate each player for you, I believe that this is a really great year based on what I’ve seen of the college football season from a distance. There are many different types of males, and many of them have achieved great success in college. I can’t wait to dive into that stuff, therefore.”
Q: In a similar spirit, what kind of skill set works best for the quarterback position in the scheme you envision running? Coach Getsy: Yes, there isn’t just one, and I believe that having as many talented football players as you can never hurt anyone. These guys have to be this certain type of player; it never helps to put someone in a corner. To be honest, I believe that you have to take use of the players you have and the things they excel at. That, in my opinion, is what makes this draft so great. As we discussed, there are many different kinds of men, and it comes down to who can perform to the point where it makes a difference. Your goal is to assemble a team with as many dynamic guys as possible. It would never be my goal to confine myself to a single look.”
Q: Could you tell me about your last month? Do you take a seat and consider what you would do differently and what you would do the same? Additionally, those are undoubtedly questions that you will be asked during job interviews. How do you sort of look at what you guys done in a comprehensive way with the Bears and then propose a plan for the future based on that? Coach Getsy: I mean, that’s something I do with almost everything in my life, huh. You have to go out and do something, think about it afterwards, and then try to learn from it and improve, regardless of how well or perhaps poorly it went. Naturally, I took some time to ponder, but I also used this time to rekindle my competitive spirit and get ready to rock and roll. I went to a number of interviews in order to meet as many people as possible, and it was a really cool experience. This was an amazing chance, about which I was very excited because, first of all, the organization is amazing, and secondly, the individuals in the building are absolutely amazing.”
Q: Based on your guys’ stats from the previous season, it appears that your offense made significant use of young tight end Cole Kmet. Michael Mayer, the young tight end for the Raiders, was probably the subject of some of your research leading up to the draft last year. How does Michael Mayer fit within your offensive scheme, in your opinion? Coach Getsy: Indeed, I believe his greatest quality is that, like Cole [Kmet], he’s a versatile tight end player who can do a little bit of everything. The flexibility of a player simply allows you to be more dynamic as an offense, and I think that’s what’s really exciting about working with Michael [Mayer].” When evaluating athletes, you’re always trying to see how diverse they can be.
Q: The Raiders will undoubtedly need to add a quarterback, either through the draft or free agency, but Aidan O’Connell is a guy Antonio Pierce appointed as the interim manager. What are your first impressions of Aidan O’Connell? Coach Getsy: “Yeah, I believe that says volumes about the kind of guy he is anytime you have a young guy like that, who could come in and play as well as he did – without getting to know him well enough yet. Even though I don’t even know him or have spoken to him about anything yet, I can tell you right now that this man has to be a fantastic teammate and someone who can prepare his butt off. It really says something that the players supported him in the manner that I observed from the outside looking in, and that he went on to perform as well at the end of that season. Thus, I’m eager to get to know him and, most definitely, eager to collaborate with him.”
Q: You have experience working with a quarterback who is athletic enough to break out of the pocket at any moment and gain significant yardage with his legs. Additionally, you’ve worked with quarterbacks who can simply toss the ball around the yard while standing in the pocket. Could you list the benefits and drawbacks, and do you have a preference? Coach Getsy: You would like to have a little bit of everything, kind of like anything? Furthermore, I believe it’s crucial to incorporate some kind of escape mechanism in this game. I believe you need to be able to escape, even though that doesn’t mean you have to be as exciting as Justin [Fields] was. Whether it’s simply slipping in the pocket or extending it with your feet outside of the pocket, you must be able to generate the extended play on the second try. Thus, each of those items is quite significant. As we recently witnessed here in Vegas, it was on show during the Super Bowl. In our league, the ability of both those players to produce a second chance of the play is crucial, and being effective on third down and in the red zone is essential to winning games. We were really excellent at splitting the ball the last two years, so it’s generally a sign that your quarterback has some sort of cool dynamic when you’re successful at those two things.”
The NFL Scouting Combine will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, from February 27 to March 4, 2024.
The NFL Draft is scheduled for April 25–27, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan. The No. 13 overall pick is presently in the hands of the Las Vegas Raiders.
