The Raiders’ new general manager and head coach share similar, but not identical views on how to build a winning organization and have learned how to talk through disputes.
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Starting Wednesday, the league’s annual showcase brings an opportunity for fans to see the game’s biggest stars up close with a full week of activities planned around the valley.
Derek Carr and Raiders coach Josh McDaniels spoke by phone over the weekend, but nothing has been decided by McDaniels or general manager Dave Ziegler about a contract extension.
The third-year wide receiver Hunter Renfrow joins linebacker Denzel Perryman, defensive end Maxx Crosby and punter A.J. Cole as the Raiders’ contingent in the game.
New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels needs to show he has grown since his disastrous head coaching stint with Denver 12 years ago.
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will be named Raiders head coach. Dave Ziegler, the Patriots pro personnel director, was named general manager on Sunday.
Raiders owner Mark Davis was expected to have dinner with New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels on Friday before a formal interview Saturday.
AFC quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen will not play in the game at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 6, cracking open the door for the Raiders’ Derek Carr to make the AFC roster.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nathan Hobbs on Wednesday pleaded guilty to one count of careless driving, the Clark County District Attorney’s Office announced.
The Raiders’ search for a permanent head coach leads them to Tampa Bay and Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, who is expected to interview on Thursday.
Ten of the last 13 NFL No. 1 draft picks have been quarterbacks. But the top four favorites at Station Casinos to go No. 1 this year are linemen.
The Raiders will meet with Patriots defensive assistant Jerod Mayo on Tuesday for their head coach opening.
Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh is the top choice. Raiders interim coach Rich Bisaccia is the +250 second choice.
Major upgrades are needed on the offensive line, at wide receiver and at linebacker for a Raiders’ roster that already has plenty of talent.
Fans are wondering who the Raiders will hire as their general manager and coach. Those questions and much more are addressed in this week’s Vegas Nation mailbag.