Las Vegas Raiders fans will no doubt have their eyes on Indiana star quarterback Fernando Mendoza when his Hoosiers play Miami on Monday, but several other players from the game could also be on the draft radar.
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Two quarterbacks, two journeys. Fernando Mendoza of Indiana and Carson Beck of Miami square off Monday night for a national title.
The Raiders plan to conduct in-person interviews with Mike McDaniel and Ejiro Evero this week, which would clear one hurdle on the path to hiring a new head coach.
Las Vegas Raiders officials are expected to be at the national championship game Monday, no doubt to take a closer look at Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
Both starting guards Richie Incognito (ankle) and Gabe Jackson (knee) did not participate in Thursday’s Raiders practice. Neither did cornerback Trayvon Mullen (neck/concussion protocol/illness), defensive back Lamarcus Joyner (calf/quad) and wide receiver Tyrell Williams (foot).
The Raiders released a statement that said Jacobs woke up Wednesday with discomfort in his leg, was evaluated and treated for a “superficial skin infection.”
According to a high-ranking league official, the NFL has also considered having the Raiders and Allegiant Stadium host the season-opening Thursday night game.
As he comes up on the end of his contract, Raiders running back DeAndré Washington is proving to be a capable rusher in Josh Jacobs’ absence.
With Derek Carr at QB, the Raiders have lost their last nine games when the temperature was under 50 degrees. The Denver forecast is for a high of 40.
While many around the country may have been surprised at former Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch re-signing with the Seahawks on Tuesday, his old teammates in Oakland were not.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden likes what linebacker Will Compton has brought to the defensive signal-caller position since taking over the spot in Week 15.
The Raiders made a move to fortify the end of their roster in Week 17, claiming former UNLV defensive end Jeremiah Valoaga off waivers.
The NFL has changed its schedule for Week 17 so that all games directly affecting the No. 6 seed in the AFC playoffs will be played at 1:25 p.m. PT.
The Raiders’ defense played well vs. Chargers, but rookie end Maxx Crosby has seemed to hit the rookie wall the past three games.
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