A new coaching staff means a clean slate for Raiders holdovers. But everybody better be ready to compete for their roles.
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Raiders coach Josh McDaniels said he prefers to have as a backup a developmental quarterback, ideally a draft pick who remains under contract for a prolonged period of time.
The Raiders remained patient in the early hours of free agency. That ultimately paid off with the acquisition of wide receiver Davante Adams and pass rusher Chandler Jones.
The offensive line was a weak spot last season and among the position groups the Raiders were expected to aggressively address. But they mostly have been quiet.
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Figuring out where Derek Carr fits on the quarterback pay scale might take some time. What could take shape is a two-year extension at $40 million per season.
The Raiders have added defensive tackles Bilal Nichols, Vernon Butler, Kyle Peko and Andrew Billings and linebackers Micah Kiser, Kyler Fackrell and Jayon Brown so far in free agency.
The Raiders agreed to contracts with veteran safety Duron Harmon and linebacker Jayon Brown on Thursday, but lost out on veteran quarterback Trevor Siemian.
The Raiders added to their defensive line on Wednesday with the signing of Vernon Butler.
The contract the Raiders gave Davante Adams completely changed the dynamic of Kansas City’s contract talks with star wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
Davante Adams is fulfilling a lifelong dream for a Bay Area kid who grew up idolizing the silver and black, and he gets to play with his college QB.
The Raiders added two new linebackers and a tight end and retained two offensive linemen Monday as they continue to tinker with their roster before the NFL draft.
With the Falcons trading starter Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, former Raiders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota should get a chance to start in Atlanta.
The Raiders have agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Garrett Gilbert.
After making the moves the Raiders have made thus far, there is no way they are going to let the offensive line be the reason they don’t succeed this year.