Mario Tovar, Author at The Raider Ramble

Raiders: Yannick Ngakoue’s Deal Gives Better Value Than First Believed

Surprisingly, the Las Vegas Raiders were able to land a top-tier pass rusher in Yannick Ngakoue without breaking the bank. Coming off a historically bad season defensively, Las Vegas had to prioritize their putrid pass rush this offseason. Bringing in Gus Bradley to replace Paul Guenther meant that moving forward, the Raiders’ front four would […]

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Raiders 2021 Free Ageny Moves Perplexing To Some

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This offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders have made a series of moves that have left some folks perplexed as to what it is they’re trying to accomplish. After missing the playoffs yet again, the Silver and Black went to work this offseason. In the process, they’ve made several moves in an attempt to remedy that.

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Raiders Have Superb Rebuild In Recent NFL Media Mock Draft

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In a recent NFL.com mock scenario, the Las Vegas Raiders are able to successfully plug some holes that are causing concern. To say the Raiders must nail the 2021 NFL draft is an understatement. The first-round picks under the current Jon Gruden-led brain trust haven’t exactly been home runs. Clelin Ferrell is a solid player

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What’s Raiders’ Most Pressing Need: Safety or Offensive Line?

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With March coming to an end, the Las Vegas Raiders still have work to do in regards to their roster. So what’s the bigger need, is it safety or their offensive line? There was a ton of movement for Las Vegas these past couple of weeks, including a major shakeup along both sides of the

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Raiders: Who Is The Greatest 5th-Round Pick of the Last Decade?

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We continue to take a stroll down memory lane to the Las Vegas Raiders’ drafts of the previous decade. Up next, the Ramble looks back at the fifth round as we now find ourselves one step closer to the middle rounds. As you might’ve read in our post covering the sixth round, the Raiders landed

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Raiders Might Want To Take A Flyer on CB Quinton Dunbar

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The Las Vegas Raiders still need help in their defensive backfield, so why not take a flyer on cornerback Quinton Dunbar? Although the first wave of free agency’s now in the rearview mirror, the Raiders can still look at some players available in the open market. Veteran Richard Sherman is still out there at the

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Raiders Selecting Texas T Samuel Cosmi at 17 Makes Sense

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There’s a growing consensus that the Las Vegas Raiders should take a tackle with the 17th overall pick in next month’s NFL draft. If that’s the case, two-time All-Big 12 selection Samuel Cosmi from Texas makes sense. Trading away Trent Brown seemed like a foregone conclusion. It was almost like the writing was on the

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Raiders FA: Signing CB Brian Poole Addresses Need for CB

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Though the Las Vegas Raiders have been busy this offseason, they’ve failed to address the slot cornerback position. Fortunately for them, Brian Poole is still available in the open market. Addressing the defensive line was clearly the priority with Gus Bradley coming in as the new defensive coordinator. Signing Yannick Ngakoue and a whole batch

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Raiders Free Agency Has Been ‘Below Average’ This Offseason

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Perception is everything when it comes to looking at the Las Vegas Raiders and their offseason so far. According to Pro Football Focus, this year has been below average with the first wave of free agency in the books. Some fans and writers will say that the Raiders have had an excellent offseason addressing their

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Raiders Address Trenches In 3rd Round Of Latest PFF Mock

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The Las Vegas Raiders will keep reshaping and stacking their defensive and offensive lines in the 2021 NFL Draft according to the latest mock draft by Pro Football Focus. Recognizing that a lack of overall pressure from their front four derailed their 2020 season, the Raiders’ brain trust sprung into action. While the team’s defensive

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