The Las Vegas Raiders traded Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller, and replaced him with Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper. On Saturday, Raider Nation got its first look at Hooper in silver and black during a game. As he competes with rookie Michael Mayer for field time in 2023, we take a look at how he performed in Week 2 of the preseason.
The Las Vegas Raiders won their second preseason contest on Saturday, routing the Los Angeles Rams 34-17. Michael Mayer didn’t spend too much time on the field, but it was enough to see flashes of both good and bad. Here’s what’s what.
Rookies in the National Football League experience their “Welcome to the NFL” moment in a variety of ways. This moment can come in the form of a significant touchdown, or in the case of Las Vegas Raiders rookie Michael Mayer, a brutal tackle. The rookie tight end took the podium Tuesday and described his “Welcome to the NFL” experience.
The Las Vegas Raiders opened their preseason slate with a sizable victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The vibes are at an all-time high as the team looks to continue its winning ways vs. the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday evening. The two squads have been preparing for the matchup by logging some heated joint …
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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.
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.
The Las Vegas Raiders have had their fair share of standout rookies in recent years. Players like Amari Cooper and Josh Jacobs made significant impacts while on rookie deals. However, it’s been a while since the Raiders have seen a first-year player make it to the Pro Bowl. Could this year be different? Could Michael Mayer, the Raiders’ second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, be the dark horse for Offensive Rookie of the Year?
There was some baptism by fire for Raiders rookie Michael Mayer courtesy of Pro Bowl DE Maxx Crosby recently at training camp. You love to see it.
NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah believes Michael Mayer is a better fit for the Raiders; are you starting to see a recurring theme here with “better fits” in Josh McDaniels’ system?
The Las Vegas Raiders, led by general manager Dave Ziegler, made several changes to the offense this offseason. Can we blame him after a disappointing 6-11 season? Still, said changes have stirred their share of debate among Raider Nation. That being said, what’s done is done. Onto training camp, folks.
