2003 Oakland Raiders season
| 2003 Oakland Raiders season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Bill Callahan |
| General manager | Al Davis |
| Owner | Al Davis |
| Home field | Network Associates Coliseum |
| Results | |
| Record | 4–12 |
| Division place | 3rd AFC West |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | None |
The 2003 Oakland Raiders season was the teams's 44th, and 34th in the National Football League. The Raiders entered 2003 as defending AFC Champions, coming from a devastating loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII, losing 21-48. Unfortunately, the Raiders would win only four games.
Quarterback Rich Gannon, who had been the league MVP the previous season, injured his shoulder in Week Seven and was put on injured reserve for the remainder of the season. He was replaced by Marques Tuiasosopo and Rick Mirer.
The team had a five-game losing streak in the middle of the season; they lost seven games by a touchdown or less. Their 4–12 record tied them with the Chargers, Giants, and Cardinals as the worst team in football in 2003. The 2003 season marked a turning point in Oakland's history. From 2003 to 2015, the Raiders have failed to make the playoffs, and became one of the laughing stock teams of the NFL during that time period. For this mishap, Raiders owner Al Davis fired head coach Bill Callahan and replaced him with Norv Turner.
The season was the last year in Oakland for wide receivers Tim Brown and Jerry Rice. Both future Hall of Fame members were held to four total touchdowns for the season.
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