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Raiders Defense Sorely Needs LB Nick Kwiatkoski Sooner Than Later

Despite only displaying a small sample, it’s obvious the Las Vegas Raiders defense needs linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski back soon. Kwiatkoski was one of the first prized free-agent signings that the Raiders made this offseason. The linebacker almost instantly received green dot responsibilities and become the on-field leader of the Raiders defense. Due to a pectoral […]

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Raiders CB Trayvon Mullen Spotlighted in Recent Top 10 Ranking

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Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen is playing at a high level in his sophomore campaign. He was recently ranked as a top ten NFL corner. Mullen seized the starting corner gig last year as a rookie with the Silver and Black. Since then, he’s been on a roll, so much so that Pro Football

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Injury Affects Ranking For Rookie Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III

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Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was having a noticeable impact on offense before injuries halted his progress. Ruggs was drafted early in the first round for his eye-popping speed and we can now see why. The former Alabama star was helping to spread the offense as he stretched defenses. In effect,

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Raiders CB Trayvon Mullen Impresses Despite Loss

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In spite of losing against the New England Patriots, the Las Vegas Raiders had some bright spots in their Week 3 matchup, including cornerback Trayvon Mullen. After much hype and hope that Raiders head coach Jon Gruden would avenge the “Tuck Rule,” the team fell flat. There’s a myriad of reasons why this happened and

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DE Maxx Crosby Shines As Raiders Defensive Line Struggles

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby showed up in a big way versus the New England Patriots. Unfortunately, his defensive line cohorts haven’t caught up yet. Raider Nation was anxiously waiting for Crosby’s breakout game in 2020. The 2019 rookie standout showed promise as a future defensive star after getting picked up in the

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2 Raiders Rookie WRs Ranked Top Ten Among Their Class

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Two rookie wide receivers for the Las Vegas Raiders are playing impressive football through two weeks of the NFL regular season.

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Should There Be Concerns About Raiders Pass Defense in 2020?

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The Las Vegas Raiders find themselves undefeated at 2-0 but should there be concerns about their pass defense? A lot of the credit for the Silver and Black’s early success goes to the offense, the defense is keeping the team in the games, and thanks to their defense, they sealed the Week 1 victory in

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Raiders DE Clelin Ferrell Off To Good Start in 2020

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Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell is off to a good start in 2020 after a polarizing rookie campaign.Â However, his pass rush remains a non-factor.

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It Will Be Key for Raiders RB Josh Jacobs To Continue Early Dominance

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The Las Vegas Raiders head into their Week 2 matchup undefeated thanks in large part to running back Josh Jacobs. The running game for the Raiders led the way en route to a close victory over the Carolina Panthers. Also, quarterback Derek Carr was efficient and the defense did just enough to seal the win.

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Can Raiders Rookies Elevate Their Game Against Saints In Week 2?

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The Las Vegas Raiders escaped Week 1 with a victory after a hard-fought battle featuring many of their rookies. There’s work to be done but can some of them bounce back in Week 2? After a long offseason in which the Raiders’ rookie draft class was analyzed ad nauseam, the youngsters finally got to show

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