The NFL is full of surprises. One day a team can sit at the top and a few weeks later, they can sink to the bottom of its division. The Las Vegas Raiders haven’t partaken in that scenario, but because it’s too early in the season, it’s difficult to discern who they really are. Their …
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Pro Football Focus recently projected the Las Vegas Raiders will take a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft. This would be a mistake because signal-caller is not a weakness nor a position of need. On the other hand, they need more pass rush. Fans love mock drafts as they can start to read up on …
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Despite only displaying a small sample, it’s obvious the Las Vegas Raiders defense needs linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski back soon. Kwiatkoski was one of the first prized free-agent signings that the Raiders made this offseason. The linebacker almost instantly received green dot responsibilities and become the on-field leader of the Raiders defense. Due to a pectoral …
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One of the biggest free-agent acquisitions for the Las Vegas Raiders was linebacker Cory Littleton. Unfortunately, he has yet to have the impact the team desired. Dropping big money on free agents doesn’t always necessarily translate into victories. On the other hand, it does show that a team is serious about improving. For the Raiders, …
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We give credit where it is due, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has been deadly with his accuracy in the early going this year. After a long offseason filled with rumors and conjecture, Carr sits comfortably as the Raiders starting quarterback. Critics and fans will often over-analyze every single one of Carr’s play, which …
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Injuries have decimated the Las Vegas Raiders roster and stricken key contributors such as rookie Damon Arnette. Veteran cornerback Nevin Lawson could seize this as a golden opportunity. The Raiders were counting on Arnette and Trayvon Mullen to be their top two cornerbacks in 2020. Unfortunately, the injury bug hasn’t been too kind to the …
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The depth at cornerback for the Las Vegas Raiders will be tested here in the early going and it won’t be easy against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Starting a rookie and a second-year player at cornerback is evidence that Raiders brass opted for a youth movement. We only have to look at the team …
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Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen is playing at a high level in his sophomore campaign. He was recently ranked as a top ten NFL corner. Mullen seized the starting corner gig last year as a rookie with the Silver and Black. Since then, he’s been on a roll, so much so that Pro Football …
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Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was having a noticeable impact on offense before injuries halted his progress. Ruggs was drafted early in the first round for his eye-popping speed and we can now see why. The former Alabama star was helping to spread the offense as he stretched defenses. In effect, …
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It is early in the 2020 season but is it possible the Las Vegas Raiders wish they had drafted wide receiver Justin Jefferson back in April? We all know drafting in the NFL is anything but an exact science, just ask Raiders general manager Mike Mayock. 2019’s rookie class was excellent and Mayock did a …
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