The Raiders have to avoid their propensity to shoot themselves in the foot at key moments and overcome a defense that hasn’t played to its potential.
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.
An early morning report indicated a Chiefs strength and conditioning coach tested positive for COVID-19. No word on how it might affect Sunday’s game against the Raiders.
Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown played at a Pro Bowl level when healthy, but injuries have limited his time on the field.
The Raiders have two rookie starting wide receivers. That hasn’t always worked out. But there is reason to believe Henry Ruggs and Bryan Edwards will be just fine.
Now in Year Three under Jon Gruden, Derek Carr finally has the luxury of continuity. The key now is winning more games.
Josh Jacobs ran for a Raiders rookie rushing record last year but missed three games due to a shoulder injury.
After missing all but the season opener of his rookie season, Raiders safety Johnathan Abram is ready to drop the hammer on the NFL.
The home of Raiders rookie Lynn Bowden’s grandmother was searched by DEA officials Wednesday morning in Youngstown, Ohio. Bowden was handcuffed, then released.
Josh Jacobs is clearly the Raiders featured running back, but don’t rule out adding another running back via the draft.
Waller is among 32 NFL players under consideration for the Anything But Ordinary Player of the Year award, which honors players with eclectic and inspiring off-field interests.
The Raiders released three players, signed running back Rod Smith and placed rookie tight end Foster Moreau on season-ending injured reserve.