New Raiders offensive coordinator Bo Hardegree doesn’t have time to make sweeping changes to the playbook, but he’s making his mark with incremental adjustments.
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Raiders rookie tight end Michael Mayer went up high for a first touchdown catch that he will cherish forever — even if he can’t quite remember all the details.
The Raiders’ Kolton Miller is listed as doubtful for “Sunday Night Football” against the Jets, leaving the offensive line in flux without their star left tackle.
Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane underwent surgery last week to repair a broken bone in his hand, but made nine tackles and played every defensive snap Sunday.
Bo Hardegree, named the Raiders’ offensive coordinator last week, said it was important to find out what his players would be most comfortable running.
Bo Hardegree will have been the offensive coordinator for less than a week when he calls plays in an NFL game for the first time Sunday against the Giants.
A mini-basketball hoop and a lot of smiles were the most glaring signs that the energy of the Raiders’ locker room had been impacted by the coaching changes.
Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, whose targets have dipped this season, is welcoming the chance for a reset and a change of energy in the Raiders’ locker room.
“It’s a new day, a new chapter, a new era, a new mindset,” Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce said at his introductory news conference Wednesday.
Josh McDaniels said Tuesday that changes could be on the way after an ugly offensive performance against the Lions, but the Raiders coach didn’t go into specifics.
The Raiders are 3-4 with a difficult game on deck and in jeopardy of allowing the season to get away from them.
Veteran Brian Hoyer will start Sunday’s game at Chicago for the Raiders in place of injured quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, according to several reports.
The Raiders have several international players on their roster, which made for some lively debate about the announcement that NFL players could compete at the 2028 Olympics.
The Raiders did not provide any update on quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s condition or availability for Sunday’s game at Chicago. He left Sunday’s game with a back injury.
Cornerback Nate Hobbs didn’t practice all week and was one of two Raiders players ruled out for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.