After a disappointing 2022 run by Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, no one wants to bounce back more than the Clemson product. Luckily for No. 13, reports out of Raiders training camp are saying Renfrow is “back.”
Pat McAfee weighs in on the Raiders, Josh Jacobs saga; meanwhile, former All-Pro wideout Dez Bryant doesn’t have Davante Adams as the top WR in the NFL.
After one preseason game, Aidan O’Connell’s stock is rising, but can he be the Las Vegas Raiders’ future starting quarterback? Meanwhile, Richie Incognito has high hopes for the Silver and Black’s offensive line to protect the quarterback.
The irony of it all Whether Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels might’ve inadvertently (or purposefully) thrown a potshot at the team’s previous coaching staff is debatable. What’s not up for debate is the irony of it, especially with all of the blown leads by McDaniels’ team in 2022.
On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Raiders were forced to place a player on the injured reserve list. In a corresponding move, Dave Ziegler brought back a familiar face.
The fact that Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels is the offensive playcaller makes it easy to overlook his supporting staff. However, the team’s shot caller is making it a point to develop his coaching staff this offseason.
The chances Josh Jacobs signs a deal with the Raiders in the near future aren’t looking good – well, that depends on who you ask. If you were to ask Raider Nation, most would agree with that statement. However, Dave Ziegler, the team’s general manager, appears confident some type of signing will transpire.
Is Jakorian Bennett ready to be a solution to what many NFL pundits see as a weakness for the Las Vegas Raiders? One legend of the Silver and Black thinks so. On the other side of the ball, Austin Hooper is eager to mentor rookie tight end Michael Mayer while simultaneously proving he can get back to his Pro Bowl days.
The Raiders hit the ground running on Sunday vs. the San Francisco 49ers with a 34-7 blowout in the team’s preseason opener. Head coach Josh McDaniels got inspired effort out of his young players and some veterans competing for a roster spot. The energy on defense paved the way, with fourth-rounder Aidan O’Connell flexing serious potential at quarterback.
Football fans should always tread with caution when probing for takeaways during training camp. Teams are typically going 7-on-7 or 11-on-11 with pads or no pads, and while players can absolutely show out in these controlled environments, nothing can replicate the atmosphere of game day. Still, a strong showing during camp can very well be a prelude to what’s to come. The Las Vegas Raiders are no exception to this.
