The Raiders reduced their crowded running back room by one on Thursday by releasing Trey Ragas
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.
University of Texas-San Antonio standout Sincere McCormick set school records last season with 1,479 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on 298 carries.
The Raiders have a group of wide receivers and running backs that can rival any in the NFL, but the line is a work in progress. Here’s a position breakdown of the offense.
In Virginia Tech wide receiver Tre Turner and Missouri Western cornerback Sam Webb, the Raiders signed two players who had consensus draftable grades.
The Raiders first draft under Dave Ziegler and Josh McDaniels reeled in five players Saturday, including a running back who could be the heir apparent to Josh Jacobs.
Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler is well-positioned to fill more needs and potentially move up and down to address them Saturday in the NFL draft.
Memphis offensive lineman Dylan Parham profiles as a guard in the NFL, although some evaluators believe he can also play center.
Johnathan Abram, Cle Ferrell and Josh Jacobs now face a big season proving they belong in Las Vegas long term.
As expected, the Raiders spent a quiet first night of the draft. But as they look ahead to Day Two, they do so confident they can reel in players of interest.
With needs at offensive line, linebacker and the secondary, the Raiders will look to fill roster holes while also drafting for long-range objectives. Here’s out it all might work out.
After paying such a steep price to create a lethal Davante Adams/Darren Waller tandem, the last thing the Raiders want to do is break it up.
History has shown viable offensive line starters can be found in the third round, where — barring a trade — the Raiders make their first pick this week in the NFL draft.
History says the Raiders will have worthy choices to choose from if they select as scheduled in the third round Friday with the 86th pick in the draft.
For Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler, the last few months have been a crash course in teaching a new philosophy.
From trading up or down in the draft to Derek Carr’s input to adding another tackle, Raiders fans have plenty of questions.