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The Raiders drafted Alex Leatherwood to play right tackle. They wanted him to be a long-term starter at that spot and essentially gave him that job with no competition from the moment they selected him at No. 17. But a month into the season, the team moved him from right tackle to right guard. That is typically a fast way to ruin a young offensive lineman. But to their credit, … [Read more...] about Raiders OL Alex Leatherwood allows two pressures in Week 6

Another week, another strong performance by Nate Hobbs. The rookie cornerback continues to be among the best defenders for the Raiders. Hobbs allowed just 40 yards on six targets, most of which occurred late in the game. Through six weeks, he has yet to allow a big play or a score. For a Day 3 rookie to play 318 snaps and not allow an explosive play or a touchdown is highly … [Read more...] about Raiders CB Nate Hobbs highest-ranked rookie defensive back through Week 6

It’s no longer a fluke or just a small sample size. Casey Hayward Jr. is one of the league’s best cornerbacks. Period. He had another incredible performance in Week 6, slowing down the passing attack for the Broncos. He had a fantastic pass breakup on what would have been a huge gain to Courtland Sutton despite a huge size differential. In that game, he was targeted six times … [Read more...] about Raiders CB Casey Hayward Jr. is PFF's highest-rated cornerback

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A week ago today, Jon Gruden resigned as Raiders head coach following a bombshell report detailing several offensive emails the former ESPN analyst had sent over the years prior to his return to coaching. When the Raiders players convened for their first practice of the week, they were naturally struggling with the emotions of it all.  The emotions were to be expected. And the … [Read more...] about Raiders ‘came together’ in wake of Jon Gruden resignation to  ‘get the win for coach Rich’

It wasn’t even two weeks ago that the Raider signed cornerback Brandon Facyson. And Sunday the fourth-year cornerback stepped into a big role with the team. The former Chargers corner came in off the street on October 6, four days prior to the team’s week five meeting with the Bears. That game he saw only six snaps, all on special teams. Facyson didn’t get the start Sunday … [Read more...] about Raiders Week 6 snap counts vs Broncos: New CB Brandon Facyson steps up

The NFL has announced that Derek Carr is a nominee for this week’s FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week award for his outstanding performance in the Raiders’ 34-24 win over the Broncos. In the game Carr completed 18 of 27 passes (66.7 percent) for 341 yards and two touchdowns for a 134.4 passer rating. Carr is one of three nominees for the award this week. The others are… Cowboys … [Read more...] about Raiders QB Derek Carr nominated for FedEx Air Player of the Week

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