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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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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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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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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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.
Who should be handling RB1 duties in Josh Jacobs’ stead: Zamir White or Ameer Abdullah? Let’s take a look, with Raiders camp in full swing.
Marcus Peters and his hometown Raiders team are a pairing fans discussed for years. Eight NFL seasons later, Peters finally sports the same iconic silver and black colors that his cousin, Marshawn Lynch, once wore. Dave Ziegler and running back Brandon Bolden recently spoke about Peters, touching on the leadership he brings to the team, and why the pairing with Las Vegas made sense for both sides.
Josh Jacobs and the Raiders are at a stalemate right now, but Las Vegas must not rescind his franchise tag. Both the Raider Ramble and one NFL insider give their thoughts on why that is.
The Las Vegas Raiders start their preseason against the San Francisco 49ers on August 13th. No, this article isn’t part of my continued campaign to drastically reduce the cost of preseason tickets. Instead, let’s turn our attention to this ever-evolving Las Vegas roster. After a long break, Josh McDaniels and Co. turned numerous glaring holes in the personnel into, well, less glaring holes. Sure, particular position groups are more fleshed out than they were entering the 2022 season, but depth does not equate to results.
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Many interesting topics have unfolded through this year’s Raiders training camp, with the latest being who will start for the Silver and Black: Thayer Munford Jr., or veteran offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor. Why not both?
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