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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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Raiders Draft: Amari Burney

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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Senior Bowl proved to be invaluable for the Raiders

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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Raiders Notes: Darren Waller trade and Mac Jones QB1?

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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New Las Vegas Raiders DE Tyree Wilson: Did GM Dave Ziegler make the right call?

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.

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Raiders Blog: GM Dave Ziegler

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

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