Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Vinny Bonsignore, Adam Hill, Mick Akers and Heidi Fang to breakdown what’s new with the Raiders.
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The Raiders had stipulated that UNLV needed to shift the Colorado State game to Oct. 23 in order for the Rebels to play Arizona State at Allegiant Stadium on Sept. 12.
Construction updates, UNLV’s home schedule, a suite-use policy and the authority’s 2020-21 fiscal year budget are among the topics to be reviewed with the board meets.
What goes up must come down, and on Tuesday scaffolding around the $2 billion, 65,000-seat stadium was being dismantled.
The Westgate sportsbook, which posted 20 Raiders player props, is banking on quarterback Marcus Mariota cutting into Derek Carr’s playing time this season.
The NFL gave no update on when players and coaches can return to their facilities and indicated science and testing will determine when it will occur.
Owners said that it will permanently close the location because of the ongoing economic impact of the outbreak and the impending end of its lease.
The total on Derek Carr’s gross passing yards is 3,099½, a number he’s surpassed in each of his six NFL seasons, including 4,054 last season.
When the Raiders move into their new headquarters next month, the road to the facility will have them feeling at home before they arrive.
Raiders defenders Johnathan Abram and Te’Von Coney as well as former UNLV quarterback Johnny Stanton are taking part in a fundraiser for United Way.
The governors of California, New York and Texas made announcements at separate news conferences, and their comments could spark nationwide momentum to bring back pro sports.
Short on experience at cornerback, the Raiders officially added veteran CB Prince Amukamara to the fold to compete for a starting job.
Rookie Tanner Muse’s athleticism and high football IQ should help him make a smooth transition from a safety at Clemson to a linebacker for the Raiders.
Bo Jackson was among the greatest athletes of all time, but his Raiders career sadly left many wonder what ight have been for a star in both baseball and football.
Cory Littleton, the Raiders top free agent signing this offseason, is eager to bring his playmaking and pass coverage skills to his new team.
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