Comparing ‘rookie’ 2018 NFL coaches — STATS

Las Vegas Review-Journal

November 8, 2018 - 6:06 pm

The NFL’s newest coaches have been struggling through the first half of the NFL season.

The seven new coaches in the league, including Jon Gruden since he last coached in 2008 before joining the Raiders, have combined for a 19-37 record midway through the season. Only two coaches have a legitimate chance at the playoffs.

We compare these “struggling seven” coaches below, analyzing team stats through Nov. 6.

Raiders surprise 2 military veterans with service dogs

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The presentation was made at the Las Vegas stadium construction site.

Las Vegas Stadium Co. Chief Operating Officer Don Webb at the Raiders stadium construction site ...

AEG Facilities to manage Las Vegas stadium when it opens next year

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

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Well-connected AEG Facilities has been named to manage the $1.8 billion, 65,000-seat Las Vegas stadium when it opens for the 2020 football season.

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Raiders, Rams to hold joint practices in August

By Michael Gehlken / RJ

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The “Hard Knocks” television crew gained more material Monday, as the Raiders finalized their plan to host the defending NFC champion Los Angeles Rams for a pair of joint practices this summer.

Matalon Media founder Gerry Matalon (right) analyzes an interview Raiders tight end Foster More ...

Media preparation part of rookie program for Raiders

By Michael Gehlken / RJ

June 24, 2019 - 9:00 am

Dylan Mabin stood behind a lectern Tuesday on an elevated stage inside the Raiders’ meeting room, scouring over about 20 of his fellow rookies.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws during the second half of an NFL football game ...

Buffalo Bills among top ‘over’ bets for 2019 NFL season

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 20, 2019 - 6:35 pm

The Bills went 6-10 last season — after going 9-7 and making the playoffs in 2017 — and finished second in the league in total defense and first in passing defense.

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Lawsuit alleges Carrie Underwood copied ‘Sunday Night Football’ intro song

By Larry Neumeister The Associated Press

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A songwriting team sued country singer Carrie Underwood, the NFL and NBC Wednesday, saying they stole a song and “slightly modified” it to introduce “Sunday Night Football” to viewers last season.

Oakland Raiders no. 4 overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, defensive end Clelin Ferrell, attends ...

Only RB Josh Jacobs left as Raiders sign 3 draft picks

By Michael Gehlken / RJ

June 18, 2019 - 6:50 pm

Clelin Ferrell, Johnathan Abram and Trayvon Mullen signed four-year rookie contracts Tuesday.

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs with the football during an offseason traini ...

Raiders rookie Josh Jacobs focused on football, not Hollywood

By Ed Graney / RJ

June 18, 2019 - 2:38 pm

The running back’s voyage to a first-round pick has been well chronicled, his own words describing a youth of poverty, homeless for a time and living out of a car.

A crew in a lift examine a truss on the ground at Raiders Stadium where one of the 65-ton steel ...

Crews encounter steel canopy truss fit issue on Las Vegas stadium

By Mick Akers / RJ

June 18, 2019 - 12:28 pm

One of the 65-ton steel canopy trusses on the west side of the stadium was installed last week only to be later removed.

Golden Knights, Raiders meet in Las Vegas charity softball game

By David Schoen / RJ

June 15, 2019 - 10:09 pm

Team Marcus Allen rallied to defeat Team Reilly Smith 20-16 on Saturday at a sold-out Las Vegas Ballpark. Proceeds from the event benefited the Tyler Robinson Foundation.