Tim Brown didn’t get off to the fastest start, but when it was all said and done, the Raiders wide receiver earned a spot in the NFL Hall of Fame.
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 re-signed kicker Daniel Carlson, who struggled down the stretch of 2019 but is on target to start in 2020.
The Raiders brought in two safeties during free agency to lessen their need at the position, but they still may invest in that spot in the draft.
Over the years, 17 players have reached the Pro Football Hall of Fame in spite of going undrafted, proving there is talent beyond draft weekend.
By adding four defensive starters at critical positions in free agency, the Raiders created flexibility in the draft.
The Raiders have a glaring need at wide receiver, but they are about to go into a draft that is loaded at that position.
When the Raiders open preparations for their first season in Las Vegas, it might be from virtual classrooms with coaches interacting with players 3,000 miles away.
Darren Waller’s emergence sets up the Raiders at tight end for the first time in years. Adding depth are Foster Moreau and Jason Witten, who signed as a free agent.
If the coronavirus crisis were to delay the completion of Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders have contingency plans that could include finding a temporary place to play.
The Raiders created draft flexibility for themselves with a strong free agent period, and it’s put them in position to be creative in the draft.
Josh Jacobs is clearly the Raiders featured running back, but don’t rule out adding another running back via the draft.
The good news for the Raiders is their defensive line accounted for 32 sacks in 2019, or 22 more than their defensive front accounted for in 2018.
Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell is donating $100,000 to two Richmond, Virginia, relief funds
Former Raiders running back DeAndre Washington has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders could have their pick among the top three wide receivers — Jerry Jeudy, CeeDee Lamb and Henry Ruggs — in the draft