Three games into last season, all the smoke about Davante Adams wanting to re-join his buddy Aaron Rodgers in New York turned out to be fire. Despite all of Adams’s denial that he wanted out, it was still September and he was forcing the Raiders’ hand. After sitting out a few games with a sudden (phantom) ankle injury, the Raiders made the deal happen, sending him to the Jets … [Read more...] about Davante Adams Jets reunion with Aaron Rodgers looks to be over already
What condition the position is in: Assessing Raiders level of need along interior Oline
With free agency a month away, it’s time to check in on the Raiders’ interior offensive line positions to give it a condition of either Strong, Stable, Unstable, Serious, or Critical. Starters: Jackson Powers-Johnson, Andre James, Jordan Meredith Backups: Dylan Parham, Will Putnam Free agents: Cody Whitehair The offensive line was in flux all last season. With the starters … [Read more...] about What condition the position is in: Assessing Raiders level of need along interior Oline
Sounds like Geno Smith may not be a QB option for Pete Carroll, Raiders
The last time Pete Carroll was on an NFL sideline as a head coach, his starting quarterback was Geno Smith. The Seahawks went 17-16 over Carroll’s last two seasons in Seattle with Smith making two Pro Bowls. So, naturally when considering who Carroll might want behind center in Las Vegas, Smith would be at or near the top of that list. The thing is, though, that the Seahawks … [Read more...] about Sounds like Geno Smith may not be a QB option for Pete Carroll, Raiders
What condition the position is in: Assessing Raiders level of need at offensive tackle
With free agency a month away, it’s time to check in on the Raiders’ offensive tackle position to give it a condition of either Strong, Stable, Unstable, Serious, or Critical. Starters: Kolton Miller, DJ Glaze Backups: Thayer Munford, Dalton Wagner, Gottlieb Ayedze Free agents: Andrus Peat Miller had a down season overall. Though there’s plenty to suggest that had a lot to do … [Read more...] about What condition the position is in: Assessing Raiders level of need at offensive tackle
Raiders lose rising star DB coach to Steelers
As of this writing, Gerald Alexander was still shown as the safeties coach on the Raiders’ website. Expect that to change soon. Alexander has accepted the DB coach position with the Steelers. Steelers are hiring Gerald Alexander as their new DB coach, per source. Alexander is a smart, rising coach who spent last season as Raiders safeties coach. Now takes over Pitt secondary. … [Read more...] about Raiders lose rising star DB coach to Steelers