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Raiders mailbag: Raider Nation zeroed-in on NFL Draft

Raiders mailbag: Trading up in the first-round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and more

Leave a Comment / Analysis, Las Vegas Raiders / By Alex Monfreda

Free agency has officially begun, and the Raiders have come away with players such as Jimmy Garoppolo and Jakobi Meyers. The direction of the team isn’t every fan’s cup of tea; while some retain their faith in the second-year regime, others have given up hope altogether. Another polarizing offseason in Las Vegas. Surprisingly, this week’s …

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Raiders free agency notepad: Jessie Bates, Vonn Bell, Tremaine Edmunds

Las Vegas Raiders free agency notepad: Jessie Bates, Tremaine Edmunds, James Bradberry and more

Leave a Comment / Analysis / By Alex Monfreda

The legal tampering period is less than 24 hours away, and general manager Dave Ziegler has plenty of work to do. Quarterback is the position hogging the spotlight, but the Las Vegas Raiders have holes up and down the depth chart; particularly, on the defense. From defensive tackle to linebacker, even continuing to the secondary, …

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2023 NFL Draft or Raiders Free Agency? Gm Dave Ziegler has options - Darren Waller

Raider Nation wants a ‘sexy’ move at QB, but the Raiders have other ideas

9 Comments / Analysis / By Alex Monfreda

After nine years of Derek Carr under center, the Las Vegas Raiders are set to begin a new era. One question remains: Who will Dave Ziegler roll with at QB1? Whether it’s Aaron Rodgers, Lamar Jackson or Anthony Richardson, one thing is for sure; Raider Nation wants a ‘sexy’ move at the quarterback position this …

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Derek Carr and Dennis Allen, prior to Allen joining the New Orleans Saints

Derek Carr set to visit the New Orleans Saints: Everything you need to know

3 Comments / Analysis, Las Vegas Raiders, Raiders News / By Alex Monfreda

The Las Vegas Raiders have high hopes of trading quarterback Derek Carr. There’s one thing stopping them, however: Carr’s no-trade clause. Will the 31-year-old waive his no-trade clause to reunite with Dennis Allen as a member of the New Orleans Saints? If he does, what can the Silver and Black expect to get in return …

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Aaron Rodgers possibly reuniting with Davante Adams on the Las Vegas Raiders

Aaron Rodgers and the Las Vegas Raiders: The optics of the match that always was

1 Comment / Analysis, Las Vegas Raiders / By Alex Monfreda

You’ve heard it, Raider Nation; Aaron Rodgers and the Las Vegas Raiders – a story that’s been touched on in some way by most journalists at this point. After nine seasons, the Silver and Black have elected to move on from quarterback Derek Carr. Tom Brady was once considered the “first choice” – although All-Pro …

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2023 East-West Shrine Bowl; Las Vegas Raiders

East-West Shrine Bowl: Defensive prospects show out on Raiders’ home turf

Leave a Comment / Analysis, Las Vegas Raiders / By Alex Monfreda

Las Vegas, Nev. – The crowd waited for either side to score a touchdown at the Raiders’ home, but neither defense allowed one to happen. The 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl took place at Allegiant stadium on February 2nd. Quarterback prospects Aidan O’Connell and Dorian Thompson-Robinson were set to put on a show and boost their …

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Jalen Ramsey once “begged” to be a Raider; Now in 2023, one NFL executive predicts Ramsey will be traded, again

Leave a Comment / Analysis, Las Vegas Raiders / By Alex Monfreda

It’s not often you get a second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With Jalen Ramsey, the Las Vegas Raiders might have that chance. Once upon a time, All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey called Jacksonville his home. As the Jaguars started to move backwards, Ramsey became increasingly frustrated with the team. Soon enough, this would lead to …

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Aaron Rodgers thinks he can win MVP again with the right team – is that the Raiders?

1 Comment / Analysis, Las Vegas Raiders / By Alex Monfreda

Derek Carr is out, and the Las Vegas Raiders are officially in the QB market. What’s Aaron Rodgers up to these days? It’s not every day the [soon-to-be dethroned] back-to-back reigning MVP is up for grabs. However, after a lackluster 8-9 season, there’s a real chance Aaron Rodgers could be moving onto the next chapter …

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Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Raiders’ Davante Adams is the NFL’s WR1 – No Questions Asked

Leave a Comment / Analysis, Las Vegas Raiders, Raiders News / By CJ Errickson

Many variables exist in today’s NFL, but one thing is a given: Davante Adams will torch your defense. The Las Vegas Raiders traded for the former Green Bay Packers wideout this past offseason, and while some questioned the trade, not a soul can contest the results. As the league’s receiving leader with 14 touchdown catches …

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Around free agency: Tackling the long-lasting off-ball linebacker problem for the Raiders

Leave a Comment / Analysis / By Alex Monfreda

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before – the Las Vegas Raiders have a problem at the linebacker position. For years, it seemed almost as if the Silver and Black were blatantly ignoring the off-ball linebacker. When the team hired Gus Bradley to be the defensive coordinator for Las Vegas back in 2021, Bradley …

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