As Josh McDaniels and Derek Carr continue to build their relationship, their weekly phone calls are a key component.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
The Raiders used a seven-man rotation against the Chargers, with four players sharing time at right tackle and right guard.
A sampling of what was heard from the Raiders’ and Chargers’ locker rooms after Los Angeles’ victory Sunday in the season opener at SoFi Stadium.
The Raiders used a rotation along the offensive line in which seven players saw action and four line iterations were used, an unusual regular-season approach at the NFL level.
The Titans offense will play off one of the most punishing runners in the NFL. Derrick Henry played just eight games last year but still gained 937 yards.
The Raiders were derailed by three interceptions thrown by Derek Carr, who was sacked five times.
The Raiders, a healthy team heading in Sunday’s season opener, announced their six inactives for the Chargers.
By adding three years to the deal, with a potential total value of $51 million in new money, Darren Waller’s new average salary per year will be $17 million.
Bill King, Greg Papa and Brent Musburger leave behind quite a broadcasting legacy for new radio play-by-play man Jason Horowitz.
The Raiders will open their season Sunday at the Los Angeles Chargers. Fans not only are eager to start the Josh McDaniels’ era but also have questions.
On his approach to his new job, Jason Horowitz says “you describe greatness as greatness, whether it’s the Raiders or, in this weekend’s case, the Chargers.”
The Raiders never expected to master coach Josh McDaniels’ complete playbook by the season opener, so expect a condensed version for Sunday’s opener against the Chargers.
In an otherwise weak division, Tom Brady, the bevy of weapons he has and a stingy defense should be enough to claim another division title.
The Rams remain loaded on both sides of the ball, led by wide receiver Cooper Kupp, And of course, Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey lead a stingy defense.
Curiosity is great about what the addition of Davante Adams means to Derek Carr and the Raiders in an offense now led by new coach Josh McDaniels.