Raider Nation has a bunch of questions about Russell Wilson, Derek Carr and the defense in this week’s Raiders mailbag.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
The Raiders would have to pay a king’s ransom, including quarterback Derek Carr, to acquire the Seahawks’ quarterback, a cost they are not likely to incur.
The release of Williams was long suspected. By cutting him, the Raiders will shave $11.6 million from their 2021 books.
Yakemah Siverand was signed by the Raiders to a reserve future contract on Jan. 5. He joined the Raiders last Oct. 27 after being signed to the practice squad
The NFL is setting the 2021 salary cap floor at $180 million, which is higher than earlier projections. Nevertheless, the Raiders have work to do to get under the cap.
With the offseason already heating up, Raiders fans have lots of questions in this week’s mailbag.
Defensive end Davis Irving, who played briefly for the Raiders in 2020, has been brought back for 2021
The Raiders have been included in various offseason scenarios. Some of the speculation has more credence than others. Here’s a tip sheet.
Brown missed the NFC Championship game two weeks ago with a knee injury. Watkins has not played since Week 16 with a calf injury.
Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady are the headliners for Super Bowl LV, but other matchups may decide the winner on Sunday.
Between defensive improvements and what’s going on with the quarterback trade rumors, Raiders fans have plenty of questions this week.
“He got these shoulders,” Frank Clark said of Tom Brady, explaining what he believes is one of the great attributes of arguably the greatest quarterback to ever play.
The Chiefs have the best quarterback in the NFL. The most creative head coach. An impressive assortment of offensive talent and an underrated defense.
If Buccaneers wide receiver Scotty Miller wants to say he’s the fastest player in the NFL and can take down Hill in a one-on-one race, good for him, Hill says.
Steve Spagnuolo on Sunday can became the first defensive coordinator to beat Tom Brady in two Super Bowls.