"The Raiders' franchise and the image that they cultivated [connected] with Oakland's self-image as being that of an underdog. Top: Antonio Pierce looks over his plays at preseason practice.

Now an active NFL coach has chimed in, as well. Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said if Tua were on his team, "I'll be honest, I'd tell him to retire," during a news conference Friday.

Antonio Pierce grew up a fan of the Raiders ... contacts was the most against Mahomes by any opponent. The old Oakland Raiders were back for one game. The smell of victory cigars wafted out ...

Antonio Pierce has now won on Christmas Day against Kansas City and Week 2 in Baltimore. Flying east and playing an early window game -- any Raider fan from back in the Oakland days knows Raiders ...