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The Las Vegas Raiders made one of the most surprising picks in the 2019 NFL Draft when they took defensive end Clelin Ferrell out of Clemson with the No. 4 overall pick. There’s no denying that Ferrell had an outstanding college career, although he was projected to be a late first-round pick, not the top-five pick that the Raiders touted him as. Ferrell got an opportunity to … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Clelin Ferrell Expected To Play Inside More To Accommodate Carl Nassib

Although the Las Vegas Raiders generated some hype with their newfound firepower on offense, it is the additions on defense that have solidified their high expectations going into the 2020 NFL season. The biggest splashes easily come at linebacker and the secondary. However, the Raiders also effectively set up a pipeline to the Dallas Cowboys this offseason by bringing in … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Jon Gruden Believes Maliek Collins Can Be ‘Key’ To Defense

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr heard all the talk about the potential, alternative options the team could bring under center to help them usher in a new era at Allegiant Stadium in the 2020 NFL season. Carr caught plenty of flak for his underwhelming play during the 2019 campaign and this led to speculation regarding whether or not he was their long-term option. The … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Derek Carr Tired Of Being Disrespected

The Las Vegas Raiders made a bit of a splash with the addition of former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten in free agency this offseason. The move was seemingly an easy one for the Raiders given their efforts to shore up some firepower on offense. However, Witten’s decision to move on from the Cowboys after spending his entire career there came with its fair share of … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Jason Witten Excited To Play For Another ‘Historic Franchise’ After Leaving Cowboys

The Las Vegas Raiders announced that they placed defensive end Maxx Crosby and running back Rod Smith on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Crosby is obviously the big name of the bunch as he was the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year runner-up last season. The former fourth-round pick came out of nowhere to have 10 sacks in his rookie season to go along with 47 total tackles, 16 … [Read more...] about Raiders Place Maxx Crosby & Rod Smith On Reserve/COVID-19 List

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis recently announced that the team will not have fans at their brand-new Allegiant Stadium during the 2020 regular-season, regardless of what local or national authorities decide to allow. The move does not come as much of a surprise considering the state of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States, although it is unfortunate … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Allegiant Stadium Tours Being Offered In Place Of Fans Attending Games

Although Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr may be preparing to usher in a new era at Allegiant Stadium in the 2020 NFL season, he has never been one to pass up on an opportunity to honor his roots as a sports fan. Carr’s fandom of the Los Angeles Lakers had been well-documented during his rise as a star under center for the Raiders. He grieved alongside the Purple and … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Derek Carr To Wear Arm Sleeve During 2020 Season In Honor Of Kobe Bryant

While the Las Vegas Raiders didn’t replace Derek Carr as their starting quarterback this offseason, they did bring in a high-profile backup in Marcus Mariota. The former No. 2 overall pick out of Oregon had an up-and-down career with the Tennessee Titans, which ended with him being replaced by Ryan Tannehill last year. There’s no doubt that he profiles as one of the best … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Jon Gruden Impressed With Marcus Mariota This Offseason

For the first time in a while, the Las Vegas Raiders have high expectations going into a season after an offseason in which they made significant additions on both sides of the ball. The Raiders were one of the surprise teams in 2019, playing much better than people expected, although they still finished 7-9 and missed the postseason for the third consecutive season. While the … [Read more...] about Jon Gruden Believes He Needs To ‘Coach Better’ For Raiders To Improve In 2020