Alex Monfreda

Sports journalist coving Las Vegas Raiders, AFC West; deputy editor of The Raider Ramble. Contact: Sreamteam@yahoo.com

Raiders RB Josh Jacobs is snubbed by the AP

The Raider Ramble staff gives their final thoughts on the Las Vegas Raiders, Josh Jacobs situation

Monday afternoon marked the deadline for players who received the franchise tag to reach a long-term agreement with their team. Fans had waited patiently to see if Josh Jacobs and the Las Vegas Raiders would strike a deal, and finally, the day of decision came. Once 4p.m. ET came around, the deadline had officially passed, […]

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Las Vegas Raiders: Rookie Performance Tracker Josh Jacobs Zamir White

Are the Raiders’ second-year running backs ready to go if Josh Jacobs remains unsigned?

Although Raider Nation has hopes of Josh Jacobs returning to defend his rushing title, that may not be how the situation plays out. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but the reality is the Silver and Black may be without their All-Pro running back – potentially for good. Is that something the Raiders are prepared for?

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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted, Dave Ziegler Josh McDaniels

Las Vegas Raiders: We Know About Both Michael Mayer And Austin Hooper – Let’s Talk Jesper Horsted

When Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler traded Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller to the New York Giants mid-March, the tight end position suddenly became an urgent need in Las Vegas. Ziegler helped patch the group in free agency by welcoming both Austin Hooper and O.J. Howard to Sin City, then put the cherry on

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Raiders WR Davante Adams. Jakobi Meyers

Las Vegas Raiders Stand Alone As Only Team In NFL To House More Than One Player With “Elite” Grades In Back-To-Back Seasons

It’s not all bad in Sin City—throughout these last two years, the Raiders stand alone as the only team to house more than one player who earned an “elite” grade in each of the last two NFL seasons.

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Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo signed by Dave Ziegler

Tom Brady? Trey Lance? Plan-B at quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders in light of Jimmy Garoppolo’s uncertain health

Veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was the first player who Las Vegas Raiders’ general manager Dave Ziegler agreed to terms with once the ‘legal tampering’ period began this offseason. Of all the players who verbally agreed to terms with the Raiders during this period, he was the very last to officially sign his deal. First to agree, last to sign the dotted line; what’s going on? According to most reporters at the time, there was nothing to worry about. Everything was just fine – a minor detail in the contract-language was being worked on, that’s all.

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive backs Trevon Moehrig and Nate Hobbs

Same Career, Different Appreciation: Beloved Nate Hobbs, Doubted Trevon Moehrig, And Their Nearly-Identical Careers As Raiders

Drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in round two of the 2021 NFL Draft, safety Trevon Moehrig has been a day-one starter in Las Vegas’ secondary. During his rookie campaign, Moehrig played the same coverage-safety role that led him to win the Jim Thorpe Award in 2020. This past season, now in year-two of his NFL career, Moehrig swapped to a utility role. Instead of playing the free safety position he was accustomed to, the former TCU defensive back spent his ’22 season at strong safety. Teammate Nate Hobbs shares a similar story.

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Las Vegas Raiders Derek Carr Foster Moreau Josh McDaniels

Las Vegas Raiders Continue Adopting “Patriot Way” While Saints Embrace “Raider Way”

When Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler were officially hired to take control of the Las Vegas Raiders, it was clear the “Patriot Way” was how the Silver and Black were conducting business. Although Derek Carr was signed to an extension upon the duo’s arrival, quarterback Jarrett Stidham was acquired in a trade to be the

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Las Vegas Raiders HC Josh McDaniels

Las Vegas Raiders announce their 2023 schedule – Which Week is the most pivotal?

Good news, Raider Nation – the Las Vegas Raiders have announced their schedule for the 2023 NFL season. From Week 1 to Week 18, fans now know what to expect from September to December, and beyond. In case you missed it, here’s the full schedule for the upcoming season: Coming soon this fall ? pic.twitter.com/pMfZLpfxvz

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