Raiders hire Gus Bradley as defensive coordinator

Gus Bradley Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images It had appeared that Gus Bradley was Jon Gruden’s favorite to become the next defensive coordinator of the Las Vegas Raiders and Tuesday the hire became official as the team announced it.

Welcome to Las Vegas, Coach.

We have hired Gus Bradley as our defensive coordinator » https://t.co/8xRvXKpKnH pic.twitter.com/trpr74atDI

— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) January 12, 2021 The Raiders also interviewed former Dallas and Seattle assistant Kris Richard for the position and were interested in Los Angeles Rams linebackers coach Joe Barry. All three men had close connections with Gruden. Richard, who worked with Raiders defensive line coach Rod Marinelli…