Known for his offensive mind, UNLV football coach Dan Mullen also has a clear view of how he wants his team’s defense to perform.
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Raiders general manager John Spytek and coach Pete Carroll touched on a variety of topics Friday during their news conference to discuss the NFL draft.
Here is the Review-Journal’s final seven-round mock draft for the Raiders before they are on the clock Thursday in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
UNLV offensive line coach Mike Sollenne was part of the coaching staff that led Ohio State to the CFP title in January while he was also on the Rebels’ staff.
The Raiders are likely to address the cornerback situation in the NFL draft after releasing a starter this offseason and losing another one in free agency.
One of the Raiders’ veteran offensive linemen is not participating in the team’s voluntary offseason program while seeking a contract extension.
The Raiders could be on the hunt for a playmaking safety in the NFL draft after seeing starter Tre’von Moehrig leave in free agency this offseason.
The Review-Journal looks at how the NFL draft could go if the betting markets and recent line moves are ahead of the traditional prognosticators.
The Raiders lost two starting linebackers in free agency this offseason, so they could have their eye on some of this year’s draft prospects.
Maxx Crosby’s alma mater, Eastern Michigan, has named the Raiders’ star defensive end the assistant general manager of its football program.
The Raiders have Maxx Crosby, one of the NFL’s best defensive ends who recently signed a massive contract extension, but they should be looking for help at the position.
The Raiders could be tempted to add a dominant defensive tackle early in the draft, but there should also be interesting options for them later on.
The UNLV football team held the first of three spring scrimmages Saturday, and coach Dan Mullen said he wants the pace of play to improve.
Picked to replace Zach Arnett, who resigned Monday as UNLV’s defensive coordinator, Paul Guenther has already begun adding his own wrinkles to things.
Pete Carroll hopes as coach of the Raiders to replicate the job he did in building the Seattle Seahawks into a perennial contender and Super Bowl winner.