With the 2021 NFL draft now over, the wait for the regular season begins. The Las Vegas Raiders, as usual, were a hot topic during the player selection meeting for the wrong reasons. Taking Alabama offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood 17th overall might’ve been the most controversial one. The Raiders rebounded on day two though, adding […]
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After shocking the NFL Draft world by selecting Alex Leatherwood in the first round, the Raiders will have three picks on Day 2. With plenty of talent still on the board, here are a few options for the team’s brass. Who should the Raiders target on Day 2 of the draft? Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
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Derek Carr is the Raiders’ starting quarterback. However, could that change if Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers suddenly became available? After a crushing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Championship Game, Rodgers was brutally honest about his future. He said it was uncertain whether he and other players would be back
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Heading into a pivotal draft today, the Las Vegas Raiders are sure to have many options available to them when they pick. Narrowing down these options is a tough task with over half the league selecting before them. Nevertheless, Mike Mayock must push the right buttons as his job could depend on it. 1) Take
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The 2021 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and general manager Mike Mayock must come out of it with a good haul. After less-than-preferable returns last year, the Las Vegas Raiders must ace this one. While we wait for the player selection meeting to commence on Thursday, let’s dive into a scenario that could unfold on
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As usual, the University of Miami will be a pipeline of NFL talent despite having another poor season. They will supply the 2021 NFL Draft with three pass rushers, and all of them are likely to go in the first three rounds. With the annual tradition of the Raiders needing more pass rush, let’s dive
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While the Las Vegas Raiders poured a lot of resources into the linebacker position last offseason, the defense still lacks star power. Luckily for them, there’s a real chance an elite defensive prospect falls to them at pick 17. While he comes with some large question marks, Penn State’s Micah Parsons could totally change the
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The Las Vegas Raiders badly need a reliable, young safety. Luckily for them, this year’s class has many enticing options. Among these options is UCF’s Richie Grant. While he is not perfect, he may be highly coveted by head coach Jon Gruden and the team’s brass. One of the very first things that you notice
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Following a free agency that included big-name additions and the loss of fan favorites, the Raiders are faced with the always important NFL Draft. As is usually the case, most of the Raiders’ holes lie on defense. While offensive tackle will be addressed, expect most of the attention to be on the other side of
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In some non-Raiders related NFL news, long time Patriots receiver Julian Edelman announced his retirement on Monday. The discussion quickly became about whether his career was worthy of enshrinement in the Hall of Fame. While he had a good career, many had better ones including Raider great Cliff Branch. A lopsided comparison Over the course
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