On The Ray-Dar: Blips From NFL Flex Decision To Las Vegas Raiders OTA
Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis left no ambiguity on his thoughts of the NFL’s thoughts of flexing the Thursday Night Football slate this coming season.
Outsiders Edge: Numbers Blame Game Amongst Raider Nation Highlights Lull Of Offseason
Oh no, a new quarterback is sporting the No. 4 for the Las Vegas Raiders—gasp! The blasphemous act is unforgivable considering the former “4” holds franchise records while the noob “4” is a fourth-round rookie. There, got the rage out of your system? And if you aren’t bothered by Aidan O’Connell sporting the No. 4 …
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Grading 2023 Raiders Draft Class: Amari Burney – A Classic Flier Pick Or More To It?
Day 3 of the NFL Draft is where teams are trying to unearth diamonds in the rough. It’s also the portion where squads are mining for high upside and core special teamers. Which one will Amari Burney be for the Las Vegas Raiders? The sixth-round pick (203rd overall) has the makings of a classic flier …
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On The Ray-Dar: A Las Vegas Raiders Draft Digest Looking At Best, Worst Picks
Dave Ziegler made a pick in every round and brought nine neophytes into the Las Vegas Raiders locker room. The Silver and Black’s general manager stuck true to his board and went with his best player available (BPA) and added young talent to a roster in dire need of it.
Outsiders Edge: Senior Bowl Proves Quite Valuable To Las Vegas Raiders
Patrick Graham’s excursion as a Senior Bowl head coach proved valuable not only for the defensive coordinator but for the Las Vegas Raiders organization as a whole. The up-close insight Graham got on the prospects gave the Silver and Black invaluable intel, and not only that, but the draft picks spoke about the impact the …
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We Tried To Warn You: The Raiders’ BPA Differs From Your Best Player Available
When the Las Vegas Raiders swapped second-round picks with the Indianapolis Colts (No. 38 to No. 35) and snagged Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer, that was a definite best player available scenario. I’m sure the Silver and Black weren’t the only team shocked to see the Fighting Irish’s record-setting tight end still available, but …
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There Shouldn’t Be Any More Doubts On Las Vegas Raiders’ BPA Philosophy
Still need more proof that the Las Vegas Raiders’ definition of best player available differs from the “consensus” BPA? Because if the selection of Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson didn’t definitively show that, then I don’t know what to do for you.
Outsiders Edge: No Zieg-Zagging, Raiders GM Dave Ziegler More Comfortable Heading Into Second Draft
When Dave Ziegler began his pre-NFL Draft press conference last Friday, rattling off names that helped the Las Vegas Raiders get to the point where they are now, you knew this man meant business. The Silver and Black’s general manager wanted to outline exactly how much effort is exerted and by whom during the annual …
Mock Madness: Las Vegas Raiders 7-Round Draft 5.0 Lands Difference-Maker At No. 7
Draft week has descended upon us! This Thursday, reality hits, and we’ll see if the Day 1 mock drafts are accurate or wildly off base. The Las Vegas Raiders own 12 draft picks heading into the three-day event, including a pivotal No. 7 overall pick in the opening round. As we’re into draft week, the …
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Outsiders Edge: Surprise? There’s No Need For “Shock” When It Comes To The Raiders And The NFL Draft
Raider Nation, be prepared for all eventualities. That’s the best way to approach the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. We’re a week away from the league’s annual event and as you’ve probably seen, the predictions are as plentiful as the rumors.