With free agency a month away, it’s time to check in on the Raiders’ quarterback position to give it a condition of either Strong, Stable, Unstable, Serious, or Critical. Starter: Aidan O’Connell Backups: Gardner Minshew, Carter Bradley Free agents: Desmond Ridder (RFA) A rough training camp gave way to a ‘lesser of the evils’ situation with Gardner Minshew getting the nod as … [Read more...] about What condition the position is in: Assessing Raiders level of need at QB
Raiders named ‘logical’ landing spot for disgruntled former Defensive Player of the Year
Myles Garrett grabbed the attention of every NFL front office on Monday morning when he went public with his trade request away from the Cleveland Browns. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year would look good anywhere, but could a match with the silver and black be in the cards? CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan included the Las Vegas Raiders among his five logical landing … [Read more...] about Raiders named ‘logical’ landing spot for disgruntled former Defensive Player of the Year
Raiders former OC returns for third go round, this time as QB coach
A very familiar face to the Raiders is returning to the team with the new coaching staff. Greg Olson is back in Silver & Black for his third go round. The twice former Raiders offensive coordinator will be the Raiders QB coach under new OC Chip Kelly. Veteran assistant coach Greg Olson is heading back to the Raiders–again–as the QB coach on Pete Carroll’s staff, @VicTafur … [Read more...] about Raiders former OC returns for third go round, this time as QB coach
Raiders bring on Pete Carroll’s son at offensive line coach
A day after the Raiders landed Chip Kelly as their new offensive coordinator, Kelly already has a member of his staff in place and he was a rival OC in the BigTen last season. It’s Pete Carroll’s son Brennan Carroll who will be the team’s new offensive line coach and running game coordinator. Sources: Raiders to hire Brennan Carroll to be their new Offensive Line coach + Run … [Read more...] about Raiders bring on Pete Carroll’s son at offensive line coach
Fresh off National Championship run Chip Kelly hired as Raiders OC
Chip Kelly is back in the NFL. After leading the Ohio State offense to the National Championship, the former Eagles and Oregon Ducks head coach will be the Raiders next offensive coorcinator. Back to the NFL: Former Eagles HC Chip Kelly is being hired as the Raiders offensive coordinator, per me and @PeteThamel. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 2, 2025 Kelly was at … [Read more...] about Fresh off National Championship run Chip Kelly hired as Raiders OC