The Raiders will face some of the NFL’s best players next season, like Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons.
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 agreed to terms on a deal with their second-round pick Thursday, meaning all 11 of their draft picks are under contract.
Veteran left tackle Kolton Miller leads the Raiders’ offensive line, and center Jackson Powers-Johnson and right tackle DJ Glaze return after having steady rookie seasons.
The Raiders’ young wide receivers, specifically Tre Tucker and rookies Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton, need to emerge as viable options this season.
The Raiders face some standout defenses next season, which means new coach Pete Carroll has his work cut out for him.
The Raiders, unlike last season, won’t have a training camp competition to decide their starting quarterback. But there is still intrigue behind Geno Smith.
With a new coach and offensive coordinator, the Raiders could have the edge on offense against the majority of their opponents this season.
The Raiders have high hopes under first-year coach Pete Carroll, who has a distinguished track record of turning around losing programs in short order.
The Raiders are counting on a healthy Kolton Miller to lead their offensive line this season. Read answers to fans’ questions about Miller and other players.
Former Raiders tight end Darren Waller is coming out of retirement and being traded by the New York Giants to the Miami Dolphins, according to a report.
The Raiders haven’t had the coaching edge often the last three decades, but Pete Carroll could give the team a major boost next season.
The Raiders eventually will have to make decisions on their pending free agents, including Kolton Miller, Jakobi Meyers, Daniel Carlson, Malcolm Koonce and Dylan Parham.
Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby, talking Thursday after his second annual Sack Summit at UNLV, is fired up about working with his new coach, Pete Carroll.
Offensive lineman Rich Stephens played the 1993 and 1995 seasons with the Raiders and appeared in 29 games, including two starts at guard.
The Raiders invested five draft picks on skill players, including Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty at sixth overall. Some of them could contribute immediately.