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.
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Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will be named Raiders head coach. Dave Ziegler, the Patriots pro personnel director, was named general manager on Sunday.
There are valid reasons why a pairing of Josh McDaniels and the Raiders would succeed and enough red flags to brace for a potential crash and burn.
The Raiders appear headed toward the end of their coaching and general manager searches, and fans want to get the scoop from beat reporter Vincent Bonsignore.
On the same day two NFL teams hired head coaches, the Raiders interviewed the Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles and asked to speak to Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels..
The methodical pace for which the search is unfolding suggests a disciplined commitment by the Raiders to allowing the process to guide them to an ultimate decision.
When Los Angeles opens its arms to the NFL’s crown event in the week leading up to the Feb. 13 game, it will do so under restricted conditions.
Maxx Crosby, Tre’von Moehrig and A.J. Cole earned honors for their play this season from the Pro Football Writers Association.
In a Q and A with the Review-Journal, two NFL execs say while there have been advances in increasing diversity, the Rooney Rule is still a necessary tool that creates frustration and anger.
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.
The Raiders will meet with Patriots defensive assistant Jerod Mayo on Tuesday for their head coach opening.
Major upgrades are needed on the offensive line, at wide receiver and at linebacker for a Raiders’ roster that already has plenty of talent.
The Raiders are interested in talking with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans about their head coaching position, according to reports.
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.
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has ties to the organization, family ties to Las Vegas and a proven track record as an NFL coach.