Alex Monfreda

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

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

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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

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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 Continue Adopting “Patriot Way” While Saints Embrace “Raider Way”

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

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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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Raiders GM Dave Ziegler drafts Tyree Wilson

Tyree Wilson, and the direct correlation between pass rush and defensive back play

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Stop me if you’ve heard this one before – the Las Vegas Raiders struggled in coverage last season. During the team’s 2022 campaign, they surrendered the fourth-most passing yards league-wide. In 2020, the Silver and Black were responsible for the seventh-most passing yards against them. For the 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2013 seasons, the

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Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett

Detailed comparison of Raiders’ 104th-overall pick Jakorian Bennett to first-round counterpart Deonte Banks

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The 2023 NFL Draft came and went, and a pair of cornerbacks from Maryland found themselves on an NFL roster. At the 24th-overall pick in the draft, Deonte Banks heard his name called as the New York Giants selected him. Much later, at pick 104, Dave Ziegler and the Las Vegas Raiders took Banks’ counterpart

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The most underrated position group on the Raiders’ roster: the cornerback room

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Heading into this year’s offseason, Raider Nation wanted nothing more than to see the Silver and Black revamp their defense – and for good reason. During the team’s ’22 season, the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense surrendered the fifth-most yards, seventh-most points and sixth-most first-downs. The lack of playmakers was evident as Patrick Graham‘s defense totaled

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Raiders GM Dave Ziegler selects CB Jakorian Bennett at 104

Grading 2023 Raiders Draft Class: If you don’t know who Jakorian Bennett is, you’re about to

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Since the start of the offseason, Raider Nation has pounded the table for a cornerback. Illinois’ Devon Witherspoon became a fan-favorite, and with the Raiders holding the seventh-overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the pairing seemed like a real possibility. Even general manager Dave Ziegler held Witherspoon in high regard, as NBC’s Peter King

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Las Vegas Raiders GM Dave Ziegler

Road to the draft: Ramblers give their preferred pick at 38 for the Raiders

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Are you ready, Raider Nation? Day two of the 2023 NFL Draft is scheduled to start in less than an hour, and Dave Ziegler holds the seventh pick in the second round. Although round-one has concluded, there’s no shortage of talent available. With names like Joey Porter Jr., Brian Branch and Trenton Simpson available, the

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