The Raiders have played just one of 17 games, but if guys play harder for someone they admire, effort won’t be an issue with Jimmy Garoppolo in charge.
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Actor Mark Wahlberg was at the grand opening of Yahoo Sportsbook powered by William Hill at The Venetian on Sunday for Week 1 of the NFL season.
Poised and productive in the fourth quarter, Jimmy Garoppolo, the Raiders’ new quarterback, led the team to a season-opening victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
The Raiders ranked 30th in turnover margin last season at minus-8. They were minus-9 in 2021 and minus-11 in 2020. They haven’t had a positive margin since 2016.
The unknowns are plentiful when it comes to Chandler Jones and the Raiders. The mystery thickens with each Instagram story.
The Raiders will flirt with an AFC wild-card berth this season under Josh McDaniels, but there’s still concerns about quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and the defense.
Sean Payton is the new coach in Denver and has made a career out of getting the best out of his quarterbacks.
Running back Josh Jacobs has switched his jersey number to 8 and believes the Raiders are a much better team than last season.
The Raiders are still trying to recover from one of the worst drafts in recent NFL history. Having all of this year’s picks make the roster is a good start.
Rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell impressed enough in the preseason that he should be the pick over Brian Hoyer as Jimmy Garoppolo’s backup to start the season.
Several people in a position to know the details say former Raiders coach Lane Kiffin didn’t want his Ole Miss squad to play at Allegiant Stadium.
The Raiders are getting by far the best side of the deal with star running back Josh Jacobs, who returned Saturday on a one-year contract worth up to $12 million.
A closer look at the numbers reveals the Raiders may have actually taken a step forward last season despite finishing with four fewer wins and missing the playoffs.
The Raiders have had a spirited training camp, but big picture conclusions can’t be drawn until the regular season begins next month against the Denver Broncos.
Former Raiders tight end Foster Moreau, now with the Saints, is appreciating training camp and the game he loves in a different way than ever before.
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