The Raiders have a lot of similarities with their first opponent Sunday. Both teams have new coaches and offensive coordinators after going 4-13 last season.
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.
Geno Smith at one point seemed destined to be typecast as a career backup. But now with the Raiders, he’s looking to become a franchise quarterback twice over.
Raiders fans have plenty of questions heading into the season opener Sunday, like how Amari Cooper’s retirement affects the team’s rookie wide receivers.
Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty, as he prepared for his NFL debut Sunday, is trying to find the right blend of toughness and elusiveness in the NFL.
The Raiders learned Thursday morning that one of their veteran wide receivers is retiring a little more than a week after signing with the team.
Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, frustrated with the lack of progress on a contract extension, is not backing down from his trade request.
The Raiders’ season may hinge on whether their young cornerbacks can deliver. That may not be a bad thing given Pete Carroll’s track record at the position.
Raiders general manager John Spytek wants to build through the trenches. His first 53-man roster showed he’s following up his words with action.
The Raiders have added depth to their quarterback room, signing a seven-year NFL veteran to their 17-player practice squad.
Nine of the Raiders’ 11 draft picks this year made the initial 53-man roster. The team is expecting a lot from its rookie class, led by Ashton Jeanty.
Raiders coach Pete Carroll wants to win ASAP. For that to happen, the Raiders must do three things in particular this year.
Pete Carroll is tasked with turning around a franchise that has made the playoffs twice in the last 22 seasons. The Raiders new coach is unfazed by the challenge.
The Raiders already reunited with one former wide receiver this week in Amari Cooper. Could a second be coming back to Las Vegas?
There are a bunch of people around the Raiders organization with something to prove this year, a group that includes coach Pete Carroll.
Raiders general manager John Spytek was busy Wednesday, claiming an edge rusher off waivers, signing an offensive tackle and building the team’s practice squad.