Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images The preseason games were not the only reason Minshew became the starter for the Raiders The Las Vegas Raiders quarterback battle has ended with the team naming Gardner Minshew the Starter. Minshew will lead the charge against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1 and hopes to maintain the job for the season. it was a surprise to many in … [Read more...] about Silver Minings: leadership was a factor in naming Minshew the starter
Archives for August 2024
Raiders preseason What is Adam Butler’s ceiling?
Adam Butler | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Can defensive tackle continue to make strides? Las Vegas Raiders’ veteran defensive tackle Adam Butler has been impressive in training camp. Let’s look at what to expect from the veteran who is entering his second season with the Silver and Black in the 2024 NFL season: Size: 6-5, 300 pounds. 2023 highlights: He had a … [Read more...] about Raiders preseason What is Adam Butler’s ceiling?
Raiders poll: No. 3 quarterback
Nathan Peterman | Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Nathan Peterman is probably leader The story of the Las Vegas Raiders’ training camp and preseason, of cruse, has been the starting quarterback battle between incumbent Aidan O’Connell and free-agent addition Gardner Minshew. Now that is is over and Minshew is the guy, the intrigue at the position hasn’t stopped … [Read more...] about Raiders poll: No. 3 quarterback
Sign up for Silver and Black Pride’s Pick’em Competition!
Mark Davis, Las Vegas Raiders fans | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Come compete with other Raiders fans in S&BP’s season-long Pick’em Competition! Silver and Black Pride’s Pick’em Competition is back by popular demand! For those who are unaware, this is one of the best community-building activities we do here at S&BP as you get to compete against our … [Read more...] about Sign up for Silver and Black Pride’s Pick’em Competition!
Raiders-Cowboys winners and losers: Minshew gets starting job while QB situation suffers
Gardner Minshew | Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images After an ugly game, feels like the veteran got the job by default The Dallas Cowboys rested most of their starters while the Las Vegas Raiders had plenty of first-stringers—including quarterback Gardner Minshew—in action on Saturday’s preseason game. However, that was hard to tell while watching the matchup unfold. The … [Read more...] about Raiders-Cowboys winners and losers: Minshew gets starting job while QB situation suffers