Raider Nation has a bunch of questions about Russell Wilson, Derek Carr and the defense in this week’s Raiders mailbag.
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Sportsbooks won $52.4 million in January from a betting handle of $646.5 million, according to figures released Thursday by the state’s Gaming Control Board.
Perhaps based on a belief that Deshaun Watson will be traded to the Jets, sharp bettors at William Hill wagered on New York to win the AFC East, AFC and the Super Bowl.
The Raiders would have to pay a king’s ransom, including quarterback Derek Carr, to acquire the Seahawks’ quarterback, a cost they are not likely to incur.
The release of Williams was long suspected. By cutting him, the Raiders will shave $11.6 million from their 2021 books.
Vegas Nation’s Heidi Fang and Sam Gordon analyze how the team can manage the 2021 salary cap with the players they had in 2020 on the offensive line.
Yakemah Siverand was signed by the Raiders to a reserve future contract on Jan. 5. He joined the Raiders last Oct. 27 after being signed to the practice squad
The NFL is setting the 2021 salary cap floor at $180 million, which is higher than earlier projections. Nevertheless, the Raiders have work to do to get under the cap.
The first version of our NFL mock draft. First-round selections will be made on April 29.
With the offseason already heating up, Raiders fans have lots of questions in this week’s mailbag.
Defensive end Davis Irving, who played briefly for the Raiders in 2020, has been brought back for 2021
New Aces owner Mark Davis met with the media Wednesday to discuss his vision for the franchise. The Raiders owner said he has big plans.
Wayne Nunnely also was the first UNLV alumnus to become the head football coach. He coached the Rebels from 1986 to 1989.
Slated to be located on Raiders Way, the 50,000-square-foot facility that will house the Aces’ practice facility, offices, training room and lockers.
The Raiders have been included in various offseason scenarios. Some of the speculation has more credence than others. Here’s a tip sheet.