On optics alone, it sure looks like head coach Josh McDaniels is not only getting his cake, but he’s allowed to eat it too. How else do we put into context the Las Vegas Raiders’ spending habits? Did Dave Ziegler forget about Patrick Graham and his defense? According to OverTheCap, the Silver and Black are […]
We’re in NFL Draft month — finally. And as such, the number of prognostications and mock scenarios is going to exponentially multiply as we approach the three-day 2023 NFL Draft extravaganza, April 27–29. So, that brings you to this: My 2.0 Las Vegas Raiders mock draft. That being said, what does general manager Dave Ziegler
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As we get closer to the NFL Draft on April 27, the front office approach in Vegas becomes clearer and clearer. This is not a retool or a rebuild, it is somewhere in between. The Raiders signed multiple players through free agency capable of competing for starting reps in 2023, along with new QB1 Jimmy
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Under Patrick Graham, the defense of the 2022 Las Vegas Raiders didn’t significantly improve from the previous season. According to ESPN, they ended up giving up the fifth most yards per game and the seventh most points per game. There weren’t many highlights outside of Maxx Crosby, but they did give us some thrilling plays.
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The common discourse within Raider Nation is about which route Las Vegas Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler will take in the first round. There’s a genuine divide among those who want a quarterback and those who feel the defense needs as much help as possible. Well, it’s possible that Ziegler can pull off both: get
As the festivities were underway at the NFL’s Owner’s Meeting this week, Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis had some interesting things to say. Most notably, the polarizing owner shed light on what he thinks the state of his team is; more importantly, are they rebuilding? Year 2 is off to an interesting start for
Dave Ziegler and Josh McDaniels are in lockstep on the Las Vegas Raiders’ modus operandi during the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. The Silver and Black’s general manager and head coach, respectively, say the team will go with the “best player available” (BPA) approach when it’s the Raiders’ turn to make a selection. “I think in
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Well, this is an interesting situation. Prior to the offseason getting underway, you would have been hard-pressed to believe that Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller was back. Having fought back from a hamstring injury that derailed his 2022 season, Waller did his best to save some grace. Waller recorded two touchdowns and 213
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NFL free agency has been an interesting one for the Las Vegas Raiders and general manager Dave Ziegler. Of course, Raider Nation likely has other synonyms in mind than the word “interesting” right about now. Regardless, if nothing else, this Raiders brass is doing things their way, whether fans agree with it or not. Ziegler
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Free agency did little to excite the passionate fanbase of the Las Vegas Raiders, but one thing it has accomplished is painting a clearer picture of what to expect in the NFL Draft. Jimmy Garoppolo likely takes the team out of a trade up the board, but it shouldn’t remove them from considering a signal-caller
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