Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams and running back Josh Jacobs have been named to the first-ever NFL Players Association All-Pro team.
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.
Upon signing Derek Carr to a contract extension in the offseason, the Raiders left themselves an out-clause after the season in which they could cut ties with the quarterback.
The Raiders have a long offseason to-do list, and it starts with who will be their quarterback and whether to re-sign running back Josh Jacobs.
With their season over, the Raiders are left to reassess and regroup, just as they have so many other times after being left in the dust by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Josh Jacobs, whose father underwent heart surgery in Tulsa, is back in Las Vegas and will suit up against the Chiefs.
If needed, the Raiders will make Allegiant Stadium available to host the AFC championship game if it is played at a neutral site.
With speculation rampant that quarterback Tom Brady could be an option for the Raiders, fans have plenty of questions about the direction the team takes.
Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Raiders on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium with a chance to secure the AFC’s top seed.
Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham showcased a skill set that went beyond sitting in the pocket and throwing the ball in his first NFL start Sunday against the 49ers.
Davante Adams said he has a strong relationship with general manager Dave Ziegler and coach Josh McDaniels and welcomes the chance to give input on the Raiders’ quarterback next season.
Ahead of Saturday’s season finale, Raiders coach Josh McDaniels addressed the media on Wednesday.
The Raiders’ succession plan begins with Tom Brady, if he doesn’t retire. But Jimmy Garoppolo or even Aaron Rodgers also could be an option.
“You can’t find most emergency rooms in hospitals that are as well-equipped as an NFL stadium is on game day,” explained Dr. Navdeep Singh, the Raiders’ chief medical officer.
The Raiders played their 13th one-score game Sunday and are 4-9 in them. They also have blown double-digit leads on a record-breaking five occasions.
The Raiders will be down four key starters – including Derek Carr, who was benched this week – when they host the 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.