Raiders Coach Addresses Controversial Video of Rookie Safety

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce confirmed on Friday that the team has dealt with a video featuring rookie safety Trey Taylor playing with a Kermit the Frog doll dressed in a Patrick Mahomes jersey. While Pierce did not provide specific details on how the situation was handled, he stated, “It’s over with.” The doll was reportedly brought to training camp in Costa Mesa, California, by a Raiders fan, and the video shows Taylor laughing with teammates while interacting with the puppet. The Kermit doll is believed to mock the distinctive sound of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' voice. When asked about the incident during Chiefs camp, Mahomes responded, “Stuff like that happens. It’ll get handled when it gets handled.” The rivalry between the Chiefs and Raiders, both members of the AFC West, has intensified over the years, with the Chiefs winning six of their last seven encounters and holding a 71-54-2 overall record against the Raiders. The upcoming matchup between the two teams is scheduled for October 27 in Las Vegas, promising to reignite their fierce competition. The rivalry has been marked by intense moments, including Mahomes’ animated exchanges with Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, which were highlighted in the Netflix documentary series “Quarterback.” Pierce previously stoked the rivalry by referencing “Patrick Mahomes rules” on Crosby’s podcast, drawing a parallel to the infamous “Jordan rules” from the NBA.