One of the players who turned heads during OTAs for the Las Vegas Raiders was rookie wide receiver Dont’e Thornton. At 6’5 and running a 4.3 40-yard dash at the draft combine, Thornton was viewed as a deep threat target with potential to grow into more with some development time. As a senior, he caught just 26 passes, but led the nation with his 25.4 yards per reception, while … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Mark Davis Joked WR Dont’e Thornton Was The ‘Al Davis Pick’
O’Shea Jackson Jr. Speaks On Ice Cube’s Raiders Fandom
The Las Vegas Raiders are one of the most iconic franchises in the NFL despite not seeing much success on the field in recent years. The Raiders reached their peak in the 1970s and 1980s, capturing three Super Bowl championships during that time. The team’s final Super Bowl championship came in 1983 when they were still the Los Angeles Raiders, playing at the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about O’Shea Jackson Jr. Speaks On Ice Cube’s Raiders Fandom
Raiders Rumors: Tom Brady Told Team Not To Sign QB Sam Darnold
There were a number of different avenues the Las Vegas Raiders could have gone in finding their quarterback this offseason. Of course, the team would trade for former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, but there were other options out there as well, with former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold most notable, as he was an unrestricted free agent. The Raiders would … [Read more...] about Raiders Rumors: Tom Brady Told Team Not To Sign QB Sam Darnold
Raiders News: Pete Carroll Names Laki Tasi As Favorite Player To Watch In Minicamp
The Las Vegas Raiders brought in Pete Carroll to serve as their new head coach, and he already has his imprint on the organization. Carroll spent the 2024 season away from the NFL, but returns for the 2025 campaign, where he hopes to lead Las Vegas back to the postseason. He and general manager John Spytek represent the franchise’s new regime, and the two have already looked to … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Pete Carroll Names Laki Tasi As Favorite Player To Watch In Minicamp
Raiders News: Pete Carroll Plans On Backfield Committee Despite Drafting Ashton Jeanty
It’s no secret that the Las Vegas Raiders were the worst rushing team in the NFL last season. Head coach Pete Carroll plans to change that this season, and the team made a huge commitment to that in drafting running back Ashton Jeanty with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Jeanty was the Heisman Trophy runner-up at Boise State last year and rushed for the … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Pete Carroll Plans On Backfield Committee Despite Drafting Ashton Jeanty