The Review-Journal’s weeklong series on the Raiders’ quarterback options in the 2024 NFL draft concludes with a look at an Oregon alum.
Football
The Raiders didn’t make another splash the second day of the NFL’s legal tampering period, but they prepared to say goodbye to two veteran players.
The Super Bowl was the most-watched telecast in history, with an average TV audience of 123.4 million viewers, according to CBS Sports.
Las Vegas’ first Super Bowl lived up to the billing Sunday with a sellout crowd of 61,629 fans filling Allegiant Stadium.
The room smelled of cigar smoke as Travis Kelce led teammates in song and other players danced.
DeShaun Foster, who recently agreed to become the Raiders’ running backs coach, was named UCLA’s head coach Monday, replacing Chip Kelly.
The Kansas City Chiefs, after winning a second straight Super Bowl on Sunday, now want to be the first team ever to win three in a row.
“The hospitality here, you outdid it,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. “I think it’s safe to say the NFL looks forward to coming back.”
The Raiders jumped from No. 10 to No. 6 in the NFL draft order after Week 14 and are potentially in position to land one of the top quarterback prospects.
Raiders receiver Davante Adams expressed empathy for the Chiefs’ Kadarius Toney, who was flagged for a rarely called offside penalty that nullified a touchdown.
The Raiders are mirroring the enthusiasm and toughness of their energetic, beloved new leader, who presided over a victory against the New York Jets on Sunday.
Raiders rookie tight end Michael Mayer went up high for a first touchdown catch that he will cherish forever — even if he can’t quite remember all the details.
Aidan O’Connell hit Michael Mayer for a 7-yard touchdown, the only TD of the game, as the Raiders edged the Jets on “Sunday Night Football” at Allegiant Stadium.
A season-high nine offensive players either caught or ran the ball for the Raiders in their win over the Packers on Monday.
With quarterback Aaron Rodgers out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon, sportsbooks have adjusted the New York Jets’ odds to win the Super Bowl.