Las Vegas Raiders coach John Gruden said Thursday night NFL fans were scratching their heads as the camera showed him wearing an old Auckland Raiders hat while leading his team against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Gruden had an old hat – a black hat with the Auckland Riders in white script. The Pte head coach seemed to be told about the hat and changed it to the Las Vegas Riders cap at some point in the first half.
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He addressed the cap condition after losing overtime to the Chargers team.
“I apologize for not having the right hat. Someone played a very good trick on me,” Gruden said.
Riders and chargers fought against him in overtime. Las Vegas had a long first drive that ended in a field goal, and then the team needed a defensive stop to win the game.
Raiders QB Derek Carey has left the game with an injury
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had other plans as he threw a long pass to set the series to win the game. Hertbert will eventually run the ball into the final zone for touchdown and victory.
“I’m proud of the way my team played,” Gruden said.
“I want to say that I’m really proud of my team. We lost a lot of men tonight and a lot of men are missing.” [Marcus] Mariotta came and did a great job. It’s unfortunate that we didn’t find a way to win that game in the end, it’s up to me, ”he said.
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Mariota replaced early quarterback Derek Carr, who left the game with a groin injury and did not return.
