Thursday will be the first public look at a Raiders team that’s breaking in a new coach in Josh McDaniels and game-changing newcomers in Davante Adams and Chandler Jones.
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History has shown viable offensive line starters can be found in the third round, where — barring a trade — the Raiders make their first pick this week in the NFL draft.
History says the Raiders will have worthy choices to choose from if they select as scheduled in the third round Friday with the 86th pick in the draft.
The Raiders have added defensive tackles Bilal Nichols, Vernon Butler, Kyle Peko and Andrew Billings and linebackers Micah Kiser, Kyler Fackrell and Jayon Brown so far in free agency.
Speaking for first time since Raiders coaching change, Derek Carr talked about building a relationship with the team’s new leadership team and a potential new contract.
Raiders fans have plenty of questions on the eve of the combine and free agency, including whether new coach Josh McDaniels faces a challenge getting his players to buy into his vision.
Maxx Crosby, Tre’von Moehrig and A.J. Cole earned honors for their play this season from the Pro Football Writers Association.
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.
Losses by the Bills, Colts and Dolphins this weekend, coupled with the Raiders sweeping their last three games, put the Raiders in the driver’s seat for a wild-card spot.
When the score is close in late-game situations, the Raiders have come to realize kicker Daniel Carlson is money.
The Raiders snapped a three-game losing streak on Thursday, but it likely doesn’t happen without a big day from the special teams.
When the Raiders take on the Cowboys Thursday, Dallas will be without wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and Amari Cooper.
The Raiders’ two-game win streak since Jon Gruden’s resignation has allowed Rich Bisaccia and Derek Carr to take center stage.
Whether it’s Matthew Stafford and the Rams against Tom Brady and the defending Super Bowl champion Buccaneers, or Kyler Murry flying under the radar in Arizona, there’s plenty to ponder.
With Nicholas Morrow and Javin White out for extended periods with injuries, Raiders linebackers Tanner Muse and Divine Deablo also have chances to earn more playing time.