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Raiders Mock Draft: GM Dave Ziegler makes some bold trades

Mock Draft Madness: Raiders 7-Round Draft 2.0 Nets Team Not Only A Trade, But A QB

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We’re in NFL Draft month — finally. And as such, the number of prognostications and mock scenarios is going to exponentially multiply as we approach the three-day 2023 NFL Draft extravaganza, April 27–29. So, that brings you to this: My 2.0 Las Vegas Raiders mock draft. That being said, what does general manager Dave Ziegler […]

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Raiders GM Dave Ziegler landed Brian Hoyer, what's next?

Outsiders Edge: Dave Ziegler & Raiders Land Brian Hoyer; Addition Shouldn’t Preclude Team From Drafting Another One

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Hoyer if you hear me! That’s right, in a move expected much sooner than it happened, Las Vegas Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler made longtime NFL veteran Brian Hoyer a member of the Silver and Black on Tuesday on a two-year deal. Let’s get this out of the way first: His full name is Axel

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Las Vegas Raiders Mock Draft

NFL Mock Draft Madness: A Las Vegas Raiders “BPA-Only” Draft

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Dave Ziegler and Josh McDaniels are in lockstep on the Las Vegas Raiders’ modus operandi during the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. The Silver and Black’s general manager and head coach, respectively, say the team will go with the “best player available” (BPA) approach when it’s the Raiders’ turn to make a selection. “I think in

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Raiders HC Josh McDaniels makes Raiders depth chart

On The Ray-Dar: Raiders Head Honcho Josh McDaniels Feeling A Draft…

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Prepare to read a whole bunch of best player available (BPA) shenanigans! It’s par for the course as all 32 NFL teams are knee-deep in preparation and evaluation of prized collegiate prospects as we careen toward the NFL Draft in April. The conversations and debate on drafting the BPA or for need will be plentiful,

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Raiders HC Josh McDaniels On Darren Waller and "Jimmy G"

Outsiders Edge: From Darren Waller to Jimmy G, Raiders’ Josh McDaniels drops jewels at NFL Owner’s Meeting

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In a much-ballyhooed maneuver, tight end Darren Waller is no longer with the Las Vegas Raiders; he’s a New York Giant. The Silver and Black sent the talented pass catcher to the G-Men in exchange for a third-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft (No. 100 overall) in a surprise move. The reasons for the

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Las Vegas Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo

On The Ray-Dar: Raiders New Leading Man Wants To Earn It, But Will It Work?

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Jimmy Garoppolo is the new leading man in the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback room, for better or worse. Whether you like the signing or not, the natural progression of things pointed to “Jimmy G” being the logical choice for the team’s most important position in the collective minds of general manager Dave Ziegler and head

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New Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo

Outsiders Edge: Between Jimmy G And Mortgaging The Future, Raiders Chart Proper Course

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Just over two months ago, I wrote about how the Las Vegas Raiders need Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler to remain an audacious duo. The need for the head coach and general manager, respectively, to be bold is strong as they’re remaking the image of the Silver and Black to their liking. Yes, that includes

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New Raiders Jimmy Garoppolo

From Saint To Sinner: Jimmy Garoppolo Is A Lot Of Things, But Hurt And A Winner Tops The List For New Raiders QB

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Jimmy Garoppolo is headed to the bright lights in the desert. What a Silver and Black splash at the onset of free agency for the Las Vegas Raiders, no? What? Not ecstatic at the signing? I get your angst. I really do. “Jimmy G” is a lot of things, and “hurt” and “winner” are first

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Raiders News: Mark Davis, Tom Brady, and more.

On The Ray-Dar: It’s Lying Season, But There’s Things In Plain Sight For The Raiders

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Are the Las Vegas Raiders out of the Lamar Jackson action? The answer depends on who you ask. But the saga that is the Baltimore Ravens quarterback seeking a fully guaranteed long-term contract is yet another example of where the NFL offseason is at this point in time: Lying season. Post-NFL Combine, there are reports

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