The Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson, representing himself without an agent, have spent over a year negotiating a new contract. Despite the ample time to get it done, the two sides weren’t able to agree on a deal to keep the former-MVP quarterback in Baltimore. To keep Jackson around and ultimately extend their time to …
In 2022, Las Vegas Raiders’ running back Josh Jacobs was a first-team All-Pro. In 2023, he was set to hit the free agent market – until the team put a stop to that by applying the franchise tag. When general manager Dave Ziegler took over for the Raiders in 2022, he was tasked with deciding …
Raiders officially use franchise tag on All-Pro running back Josh Jacobs Read More »
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Offensive linemen take to the podium during the Combine, and Ohio State center Luke Wypler talks to me about his ex-schoolmate who now plays for the Raiders; Thayer Munford. Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud has been a Heisman finalist two years in a row. In 2021, Stroud recorded the second-highest efficiency rating in …
Ohio State center Luke Wypler talks Raiders’ tackle Thayner Munford Read More »
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Day 2 of the Combine is underway, and kicker Christopher Dunn spoke to the media. Placekicker Christopher Dunn has enjoyed an eventful college tenure at North Carolina state. In 2022, he broke the ACC record for most all-time field goals, taking home the Lou Groza Award at the season’s end. Before that, …
2022 Groza Award winner Christopher Dunn talks former teammate A.J. Cole Read More »
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – No quarterback spoke at the Combine, but that didn’t stop both the Panthers’ head coach and general manager from raving about a QB. It’s been two weeks since the Las Vegas Raiders officially informed Derek Carr he was being released, effectively making him an available free agent on the spot – not …
Derek Carr Praised At NFL Combine by Panthers’ Head Coach And General Manager Read More »
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Prospects speak at the annual NFL Combine, and Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson shares his thoughts. Raiders’ defensive coordinator Patrick Graham loves versatility. “Versatility” just so happens to be the one word that best describes Trenton Simpson’s game, per himself. Simpson is confident he can do a bit of everything on the football …
Clemson LB Trenton Simpson talks AFC West and versatility at NFL Combine Read More »
There was an interesting development this past weekend with regard to the Las Vegas Raiders and their coaching staff. Coming off another highly underwhelming defensive effort in 2022, Frank Okam was relieved of his duties. Okam, for his part, lasted just one season with the Silver and Black. Originally, Okam held the same title with …
Frank Okam Was Clearly The Fall Guy For A Putrid Raiders’ D Read More »
Aaron Rodgers is officially starting his four-day darkness retreat on Friday. By the time that journey begins, there may not be much for him to think about. Tuesday was an action-packed day for the Raiders and their quarterback situation. The release of Derek Carr stole the show, but there were also updates on other quarterbacks …
Final update on Aaron Rodgers ahead of veteran quarterback’s four-day darkness retreat Read More »
After nine years, the Derek Carr era is over – officially. In late December, after a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16, Las Vegas Raiders’ head coach Josh McDaniels officially announced his decision to shelf Derek Carr for the remainder of the year. McDaniels stated the move was simply to “evaluate the team’s …
It’s official: Derek Carr has been cut from the Las Vegas Raiders Read More »
The Derek Carr and New Orleans Saints trade was alive and well; until it wasn’t. It’s no secret that the Las Vegas Raiders are moving on from nine-year quarterback Derek Carr. This isn’t a one-way street, though; Carr has already moved on from the Raiders himself. In order to prevent $40.4 million of Carr’s contract …
