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Las Vegas Raiders 2022 Rewind: The Ice Man, Daniel Carlson Continues Dominant Career

Even if the Las Vegas Raiders have a disappointing NFL season in 2022, there are a few bright spots. Particularly in the special teams squad, where AJ Cole and Daniel Carlson are two stars. Despite the fact that they were both excellent, Carlson stood out as the Raiders’ top special teams performer. The Associated Press …

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Raiders DC Patrick Graham coaching DE Maxx Crosby

Despite Rough 1st Year Under Patrick Graham, Top 5 Plays From Raiders Defense

Las Vegas Raiders / By Javier Hernandez

Under Patrick Graham, the defense of the 2022 Las Vegas Raiders didn’t significantly improve from the previous season. According to ESPN, they ended up giving up the fifth most yards per game and the seventh most points per game. There weren’t many highlights outside of Maxx Crosby, but they did give us some thrilling plays. …

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Youth Infusion: 5 Free Agents Under 30 The Raiders Should Sign

Las Vegas Raiders / By Javier Hernandez

During the 2023 NFL free agency period, the Las Vegas Raiders will need to deal with a number of problems. Despite the fact that Dave Ziegler and his colleagues have a lot on their plates, there are several free agents who can immediately help them improve the Raiders’ roster. Their top priority in this year’s …

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Raiders RB Josh Jacobs is snubbed by the AP

Las Vegas Raiders 2022 Rewind: Josh “Be Great” Jacobs

Las Vegas Raiders / By Javier Hernandez

Josh Jacobs and the Las Vegas Raiders had a shaky start to the season because his fifth-year option was declined. Usually, this indicates that the player in question is not going to be part of the team’s future. Jacobs, though, used that as fuel and led the league in both scrimmage and rushing yards. Let’s …

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2022 Las Vegas Raiders: 5 Season-Defining Stats, Good And Bad

Las Vegas Raiders / By Javier Hernandez

Even though they weren’t particularly good at football in 2022, the Las Vegas Raiders were entertaining. They may have provided entertainment by having supporters laugh at their incompetence or by having some of their great players provide highlights, but they still offered us something to talk about. Let’s examine the five most impressive statistics related …

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DC4 gets his farewell in Vegas but not by choice

Las Vegas Raiders / By Javier Hernandez

Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, and Josh Allen were the three starting quarterbacks for the AFC in the Pro Bowl. Burrow and Allen chose not to participate, while Mahomes is going to play in the Super Bowl. Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson, and Tua Tagovailoa were the alternatives but will not play due to injuries. Derek Carr’s …

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5 Raiders Who Didn’t Earn A Spot For The 2023 NFL Season

Las Vegas Raiders / By Javier Hernandez

The Las Vegas Raiders haven’t exactly been NFL free agency’s best friend lately. In fact, you could argue there have been more misses than hits, so to speak. Remember when they signed Tyrell Williams, Lamarcus Joyner, and most recently, Chandler Jones, to lucrative contracts? None of them lived up to the hefty investments that the …

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Examining 2023’s Draft Capital The Raiders & Dave Ziegler Have

Las Vegas Raiders / By Javier Hernandez

Considering that the Las Vegas Raiders gave up their first and second round picks in exchange for Davante Adams, the 2022 draft class for the team was solid. Leaving them with only six draft picks, general manager Dave Ziegler didn’t have a full draft at his disposal. The Raiders have nine draft picks this year, …

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Las Vegas Raiders 2022 Rewind: Josh McDaniels’ First Year On The Job

Las Vegas Raiders / By Javier Hernandez

This past offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders acquired Davante Adams via trade. By landing Adams, the Raiders’ offensive upgrade caught national attention. The new offensive core would feature Darren Waller, Hunter Renfrow, Josh Jacobs, and Adams. The Raiders were now poised to make a run after hiring “offensive guru” Josh McDaniels as their head coach. …

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Which Las Vegas Raiders Played Their Way To A New Contract?

Las Vegas Raiders / By Javier Hernandez

Many Las Vegas Raiders players were on expiring contracts when the season began. Several of them competed this season without any sort of real long-term deal in place. That was true for several contributors on one-year deals that didn’t extend past 2022. Be that as it may, you can definitely find a few standouts on …

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