As news broke that the Raiders were sending a third-round pick (the one they acquired in exchange for Davante Adams just a few months ago) for quarterback Geno Smith, I braced for how the move would be received across the far corners of the internet. Would this be yet another “Raiders doing Raiders things” move? Would there be more laughter at Las Vegas in response to more … [Read more...] about With Geno Smith, Raiders Achieve Something Even Better Than Greatness
Raiders Trade For Veteran QB Geno Smith
The Las Vegas Raiders officially have their new starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. The team made a surprising move Friday to acquire veteran quarterback Geno Smith in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. The Las Vegas Raiders have traded for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, reuniting him with coach Pete Carroll, sources … [Read more...] about Raiders Trade For Veteran QB Geno Smith
Raiders Make Maxx Crosby Highest Paid Non-QB In NFL History
There has been one constant for the Las Vegas Raiders over the past few seasons, and that has been the absolute dominance of defensive end Maxx Crosby. Over the past six seasons, Crosby has established himself as one of the premier defensive players in the NFL and a cornerstone of this Raiders franchise. Coming into this offseason, there were some concerns about Crosby’s future … [Read more...] about Raiders Make Maxx Crosby Highest Paid Non-QB In NFL History
Raiders Rumors: Las Vegas Shopping Michael Mayer, Zamir White
The Las Vegas Raiders’ offense was a major disappointment last season, and not just because of below-average quarterback play. The team expected big contributions from second-year tight end Michael Mayer and third-year running back Zamir White, but both were disappointments. Mayer was quickly supplanted by outstanding rookie Brock Bowers and missed six games for personal … [Read more...] about Raiders Rumors: Las Vegas Shopping Michael Mayer, Zamir White
Deciphering the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 Season Strength of Schedule
As we work through the next six months until the beginning of the 2025 season, it should be clear to everyone that the Las Vegas Raiders are in a transitionary period. This might be the very definition of a team in transition, both on and off the field. Without stating the obvious, there is a lot of work to do to make the team competitive, and the reality is that it might take … [Read more...] about Deciphering the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 Season Strength of Schedule