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Something or Nothing? Jimmy Garoppolo’s Camp Struggles with the Las Vegas Raiders

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Las Vegas’ new quarterback has struggled at times in camp, and Raider Nation has already begun to sound the alarm bells. For a team looking to capitalize on having three players voted top-20 in the NFL Top 100 list of 2023, Jimmy Garoppolo’s camp struggles aren’t exactly what the Las Vegas Raiders were hoping for. Of course, there’s a notable silver lining; it’s only training camp.

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Raiders WR Hunter Renfrow: Your ’23 AP Comeback Player of the Year?

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It was not long ago that Renfrow was the unsung hero of the Raiders. Despite last year’s debacle, not all is lost. There’s plenty of hope and statistical evidence that Renfrow could have a phenomenal 2023 season. It could be so phenomenal, in fact, that he could be a dark horse candidate for the AP Comeback Player of the Year Award.

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Will The Josh McDaniels Offense Be Better Or Worse? — Raiders News

Will Josh McDaniels’ Offense Be Better Or Worse This Season?

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The Las Vegas Raiders offense boasted a solid stint in Year 1 of the Josh McDaniels era. The unit ranked 12th in scoring and 11th in yards. After an offseason of significant upheaval on that side of the ball, it will be interesting to see what the group looks like in McDaniels’ second season. It all begs the question: Will it be better? Or worse?

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Raiders Rookie Roundup: Could Tre Tucker Carve Out A Role In Year 1?

Raiders Rookie Roundup: Could Tre Tucker Carve Out A Role In Year 1?

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The Las Vegas Raiders sent shockwaves around the NFL Draft community when they used a top-100 pick on Cincinnati star Tre Tucker. As an undersized and underutilized pass catcher, the Bearcat alum held a fifth-round grade on my Big Board. But early reports from training camp say that Vegas may have been right to take Tucker on Day 2.

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Michael Mayer Is A Darkhorse Candidate For Offensive Rookie Of The Year — Raiders Blog

Raiders TE Michael Mayer Is Dark Horse Candidate For Offensive Rookie of the Year

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The Las Vegas Raiders have had their fair share of standout rookies in recent years. Players like Amari Cooper and Josh Jacobs made significant impacts while on rookie deals. However, it’s been a while since the Raiders have seen a first-year player make it to the Pro Bowl. Could this year be different? Could Michael Mayer, the Raiders’ second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, be the dark horse for Offensive Rookie of the Year?

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Raiders Training Camp: Vegas Is Seeing Defensive Improvement

Raiders Training Camp: Vegas Is Seeing Defensive Improvement

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Las Vegas Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler aimed at getting younger and more explosively disruptive on defense this offseason. At the conclusion of the seventh practice, there are signs his plan is working. The secondary thus far is showing significant progress throughout training camp in Henderson. Air Traffic Control At Raiders Training Camp An influx

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Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis

Outsiders Edge: Off Or On “The Mark,” Davis Is Going About The Raiders His Way

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Seven different head coaches and a record of 76-113 overall and 0-2 in the playoffs. That’s the wake of the Silver and Black since legendary owner Al Davis passed away in 2011. The luster of the Las Vegas Raiders surely hasn’t matched the elegance of Allegiant Stadium. But perhaps the glow and vibe of his Las Vegas Aces being the reigning and defending WNBA champs will be the veiled shroud Mark Davis needs as his football product embarks on Year 2 of the “McZiegler Experience?”

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Raiders News: Jakorian Bennett, Tre Tucker

Just Speed, Baby: Or is there something more to Raiders rookies Tre Tucker and Jakorian Bennett?

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Speed was clearly a point of emphasis for the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2023 NFL Draft. General manager and chief personnel decision-maker Dave Ziegler and head coach Josh McDaniels spoke repeatedly regarding the need for explosive plays as the duo head into Year 2 as the Silver and Black power structure. Part of that was adding more juice to the roster, and wide receiver/weapon Tre Tucker and cornerback Jakorian Bennett exemplify the old-school Raiders requisite of pure speed.

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