The Raiders didn’t select a quarterback in the first three rounds of the NFL draft, making it all but certain that this year’s starter is already on the roster.
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The head coach might have changed, but the Raiders still have an offense that can’t generate any level of consistency, seen again in Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs.
Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night became the latest visiting group to find a homefield advantage in Allegiant Stadium.
The Raiders are getting by far the best side of the deal with star running back Josh Jacobs, who returned Saturday on a one-year contract worth up to $12 million.
Maxx Crosby is a two-time Pro Bowl defensive end whose leadership could be the turning point for a Raiders defense that ranked 28th in the NFL last season.
The third-year back firmly put the Raiders on his shoulders in the second half against Denver at Allegiant Stadium, leading to a 17-13 win.
The defense absolutely carried the Raiders to victory. They have won two straight and remained in the hunt for a playoff berth because of this side of the ball.
Signed off the Washington Football Team practice squad, Barber had a career-high 111 yards rushing Sunday in a 31-28 overtime win over the Miami Dolphins.
The Raiders did just enough to remain unbeaten.
Miami prevailed 26-25 at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday night, a prime example of why Jon Gruden-coached teams struggle in the second half of seasons.
Late-game collapse by the Raiders doesn’t produce many impressive marks.
The Raiders don’t really know good Marcus Mariota could be running their system. Shouldn’t they find out?
What if the defensive issues aren’t about coaching at all, but rather who is being asked to make plays?
Judging what the Raiders have done since finishing last season 7-9 isn’t about pass/fail. Not until things begin for real again. All we really have are names on paper.
The team has for a few seasons under Jon Gruden preached a desire to sign and draft players of high character.