The Raiders are bringing in a long-time Patriots scout to be their director of college scouting.
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Dan Ventrelle is no longer with the team, owner Mark Davis announced Friday, but the former Raiders president said it’s because he tried to act as a whistleblower over the team’s working conditions.
The Raiders did not only boldly trade for Davante Adams, they also added veterans Demarcus Robinson and Mack Hollins. Both bring experience and versatility.
AJ Cole steals Pro Bowl show with a sideline soundbite — “Got zero punts, three holds (on kicks), two halftime hot dogs,” Raiders punter says.
The NFL’s investment in Las Vegas is perhaps the saving grace of a Pro Bowl that resembled a peewee football practice more than an All-Star game.
Former Rutgers head coach Chris Ash is joining Patrick Graham’s defensive staff. He spent the 2021 season as the safeties coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Buffalo’s Stefon Diggs got the best of his little brother, Cowboys standout Trevon Diggs, as both players took on several roles in the Pro Bowl.
On the 19-yard touchdown pass to Tampa Bay’s Mike Evans, it was a simple case of physics for Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman. He stands 5 feet 11 inches while Evans is 6-5.
Circa Sports’ twist on the traditional Super Bowl party game has proved so popular that it’s one of the first Super Bowl markets the sportsbook posts.
Defensive end Maxx Crosby recorded two sacks and batted down three passes in his first appearance in the Pro Bowl, which was played Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, as high as -600 at the Westgate SuperBook to repeat as NFL MVP, is still available at -450 at Boyd Gaming and -400 at BetMGM.
Lines can move quickly in the final week of the NFL regular season as bookmakers try to determine which teams will be at full strength and will play all out.
Chargers’ star edge rusher Joey Bosa was asked Thursday about comments he made following a win over the Raiders in October in which he said Derek Carr ‘shuts down’ when pressured. He stood by them.
The Chargers are one of the most aggressive teams in the NFL on fourth downs, but it’s hurt them almost as much as it’s helped. The Raiders have to be aware.
Review-Journal sports betting reporters Jim Barnes and Todd Dewey post their best college football and NFL bets for this weekend.
