Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Raiders seach for offensive line help The Las Vegas Raiders are still on the search for a quarterback. The deadline is closely approaching on whether they can trade Derek Carr or be forced to release the veteran. With the Raiders needing a signal caller to help lead the franchise, the central place to start would be the draft. However, … [Read more...] about Silver Minings: Raiders beef up the offensive line in NFL.com mock draft
BJ Thompson, pass-rush specialist and dunk contest champion
BJ Thompson, Stephen F. Austin | Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports Get to know the Shrine Bowl stand out LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Events like the East-West Shrine Bowl are perfect for NFL Draft prospects such as Stephen F. Austin’s defensive end and pass rush specialist BJ Thompson. Coming from an FCS school there’s always the question of if that player can produce against … [Read more...] about BJ Thompson, pass-rush specialist and dunk contest champion
Mailbag: Standouts from the Shrine Bowl, Davante Adams and the QB situation, and more
Trey Dean III Shrine Bowl | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports News about the future of Holder’s Handful, too This past week has been pretty busy for me with the East-West Shrine Bowl going on all weekend and leaking into Monday and Tuesday, and of course, keeping tabs on all the news surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders. Between watching practice and staying on top of my NFL … [Read more...] about Mailbag: Standouts from the Shrine Bowl, Davante Adams and the QB situation, and more
Reviewing your comments on what former Raiders’ coach would have success in today’s game
John Madden | Photo by Fred Roe/Getty Images John Madden is an obvious one It’s time to review some of your responses from this week’s Tuesday Community Question. It was: What former Raiders coach do you think would the most success in today’s game. There were a lot of great answers as always. Here are some our your responses: Raiderforever said Obviously, the coach so … [Read more...] about Reviewing your comments on what former Raiders’ coach would have success in today’s game
Raiders news: Derek Carr trade talks have some potential movement
Derek Carr | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Las Vegas reportedly has given quarterback permission to talk to teams they agree to terms with There appears to be some potential movement in the Las Vegas Raiders’ attempt to trade outgoing quarterback Derek Carr before the February 15 deadline. ESPN reported Friday afternoon that the team has granted Carr permission to talk to … [Read more...] about Raiders news: Derek Carr trade talks have some potential movement
Raiders hire Scott Turner as passing game coordinator
Carson Wentz, Scott Turner in October, 2022 | Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports He was recently fired as Washington’s offensive coordinator The Las Vegas Raiders do not know who their starting quarterback will be in 2023, but whoever it has an added voice to the coaching staff. The team announced Friday afternoon that they have hired Scott Turner as their new passing game … [Read more...] about Raiders hire Scott Turner as passing game coordinator
Friday open thread
Davante Adams | Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images 83 days until the draft. … [Read more...] about Friday open thread
Silver Minings: Jermaine Eluemunor was among penalty leaders in 2022
Jermaine Eluemunor | Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Tackle did have a good season, though Las Vegas Raiders right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor had a solid 2022 season as he stepped into a role he wasn’t expected to be in. Eluemunor is a a free agent and the Raiders’ brass, who worked with him in New England, could easily try to retain him. But there is one area … [Read more...] about Silver Minings: Jermaine Eluemunor was among penalty leaders in 2022
Raiders 2023 quarterback: Pros and cons of trading for Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers | Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Does a Rodgers’ pursuit make sense? As the Las Vegas Raiders’ search for a new quarterback proceeds after the sudden Tom Brady retirement, speculation has pivoted to Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who may be traded this offseason. Let’s look at the pros and cons of a Raiders’ pursuit of … [Read more...] about Raiders 2023 quarterback: Pros and cons of trading for Aaron Rodgers