Hunter Renfrow was asked about the change in leadership with the Las Vegas and how that might affect his season:
A bounce-back was expected after a good training camp, but his lack of usage in the offense has been baffling. He has 10 catches for 92 yards in eight games.
Renfrow’s route share, target share and snap counts are all down as he appeared to have fallen out of favor with McDaniels.
That could change now that the Raiders have a new coach. Renfrow certainly liked what he heard when Pierce held his first meeting with players Wednesday morning.
“That went really well,” Renfrow said. “I think (interim coach Antonio Pierce) just let us kind of be ourselves and let our hair down. Just have fun playing football again and not just walk on eggshells everywhere. Just go out there and enjoy playing like we’re kids...
“There were things McDaniels did really well,” Renfrow said. “I’m not going to sit here and say he was a bad coach, because he was very good and had success as an (offensive coordinator) and that sort of deal. But I think with AP, being a player and just having a different energy is just different.”