Concession stands inside Allegiant Stadium
 
Concession stands inside Allegiant Stadium

Before Friday’s Raiders practice the Vegas Nation crew got to take a look at the concession options inside the Allegiant Stadium concourse.

Darren Waller Wins Craig Long Award – VIDEO
 
Darren Waller Wins Craig Long Award – VIDEO

Raiders tight end Darren Waller was named the recipient of the sixth-annual Craig Long Award. The Craig Long Award is presented annually to the Raiders player who best exemplifies professionalism and collaboration with the media.

Raiders Prepare for Chiefs After Tough Jets Loss – VIDEO
 
Raiders Prepare for Chiefs After Tough Jets Loss – VIDEO

After suffering a blowout loss against the Jets, the Raiders look towards a rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs who are coming off a bye week. Chiefs coach Andy Reid is 17-3 following a bye.

Raiders, UNLV in Dispute Over Football Schedule – Video
 
Raiders, UNLV in Dispute Over Football Schedule – Video

UNLV might have to send out invitations to its former football players for another Sam Boyd Stadium send-off again next season. The Rebels were expected to move into Allegiant Stadium full time next season, but a dispute with the Raiders might force UNLV’s games against Louisiana Tech on Sept. 5 and Arizona State on Sept. 12 to be played at Sam Boyd.

Allegiant Stadium Cable Netting Finish Date Pushed Back – Video
 
Allegiant Stadium Cable Netting Finish Date Pushed Back – Video

The completion date of the cable netting that will support Allegiant Stadium’s roof has been pushed back for a second time. COO Don Webb says that the cable netting is not on the “critical path,” so a hard-set completion date is not necessary.

Vegas Nation: Raiders close out road trip with a loss to the Texans, 27-24
 
Vegas Nation: Raiders close out road trip with a loss to the Texans, 27-24

The Raiders lost to the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, 27-24, to close out a 5-game road trip that started in Minneapolis. Myles Simmons and Ed Graney break down where the Raiders fell short and what it means to their standings in the AFC West. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Vegas Nation: Raiders at Texans Gameday Preview – VIDEO
 
Vegas Nation: Raiders at Texans Gameday Preview – VIDEO

The Raiders will look to finish out their 5-game road trip with a win in Houston. Myles Simmons and Ed Graney preview the Raiders at the Texans from NRG Stadium and discuss playmakers who could lead the team to victory. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Raiders encouraged by linebacker situation, getting creative with LaMarcus Joyner – VIDEO
 
Raiders encouraged by linebacker situation, getting creative with LaMarcus Joyner – VIDEO

Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said today that the linebacking core still looks shaky but they are encouraged by the progress they have made since Sundays’s loss. In that loss defensive back LaMarcus Joyner was not used very much, but the team is looking for creative ways for him to make and impact. (Le’Andre fox/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Vegas Nation: Raiders add another Clemson player on Day 3 of the NFL Draft
 
Vegas Nation: Raiders add another Clemson player on Day 3 of the NFL Draft

The Raiders added a third player from Clemson on Day 3 of the NFL Draft. They selected wide receiver Hunter Renfrow with no. 149 overall pick. The Review-Journal’s Heidi Fang reviews some of the picks announced at the Las Vegas Stadium, the future home of the Raiders.