Fourth-year cornerback Nate Hobbs is a key ingredient to a Raiders defense that could rank among the NFL’s best this season.
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This week’s questions from Raiders fans include the state of the quarterback competition and how long it will take the offense to master the new scheme.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said his players could decompress after the team’s mandatory minicamp this week, but he doesn’t want them to stop working.
The Raiders’ defense was one of the NFL’s best down the stretch last season. They could be even better this year.
Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane, a grandson of 1953 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Lattner, will play against his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, on Sunday.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who missed most of training camp amid a contract dispute, was held to minus-2 yards on nine carries in Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills.
The Raiders were rudderless yet again under Josh McDaniels, who suffered his most lopsided loss since taking over the team and now has an 18-29 coaching record.
Dalton Kincaid is a rookie tight end for the Bills, who selected him in April with the No. 25 overall pick in the NFL draft.
The Raiders opened the season with a victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High — their seventh straight win over their division rival.
The Raiders will be judged by wins and losses this season, but progress also should be measured in the improvement of their efficiency and growth of their younger players.
Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is ready for his first season in Las Vegas, where his affable approach to leadership and camaraderie is resonating with teammates again.