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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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“Las Vegas could simply rescind the franchise tag if it knows Jacobs is committed to netting a bigger deal elsewhere, allowing the Raiders’ quasi-Patriots regime to save an instant $10 million and revert to a RB-by-committee approach,” says CBS Sports.
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The Raiders have officially entered the Michael Mayer era as the Notre Dame product, and the 2023 second-round pick signed his contract and can now fully prepare for this upcoming season. Meanwhile, another player could be signing a contract soon with the Silver and Black as veteran cornerback Marcus Peters could be heading to Vegas to provide the team with more secondary depth.
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CBS Sports believes Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer will be an under-the-radar star, while Dylan Parham wants to build off his rookie year.
The Las Vegas Raiders came into the 2023 NFL Draft with a litany of needs to address. Equipped with a ‘best player available’ mindset, general manager Dave Ziegler and head coach Josh McDaniels traded up early in the second round to select Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer. While defense was a major concern for
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