Patrick Graham | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Website puts Patrick Graham’s unit in bottom half of NFL Is the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense going to be better than their offense in 2025? I think most observers and fans of the team would say that may be unlikely because of all of the additions the new regime has made on offense and all the change on defense. Yet, Pro Football … [Read more...] about Silver Minings: Where does Raiders’ defense rank?
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Should Raiders sign Justin Simmons?
Justin Simmons | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Safety is one of better defensive backs still available The Las Vegas Raiders have had big change in their secondary this offseason and there has been a lot of talk and speculation that they may added to the back of the defense at some point before the season. Yes, much of the attention has been focused at the … [Read more...] about Should Raiders sign Justin Simmons?
Raiders fans totally on board with Tom Brady’s role
Tom Brady, Mark Davis | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Early returns on Brady’s ownership role are positive It didn’t take long for longtime franchise adversary Tom Brady to start to to become a favorite of Las Vegas Raiders fans. Brady, of course, became a minority owner of the Raiders late last year. While he isn’t always around the team, Brady, as recently … [Read more...] about Raiders fans totally on board with Tom Brady’s role
The Majority of Raider Nation sees Geno Smith throwing for 4000 yards
Candice Ward-Imagn Images 76% of Raider Nation believes Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith will throw for 4000 yards The Las Vegas Raiders attacked the quarterback position right away by trading for Geno Smith. Smith has been the quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks for the last three seasons, after serving as a journeyman backup. He revitalized his career, making a Pro … [Read more...] about The Majority of Raider Nation sees Geno Smith throwing for 4000 yards
Reece, Crockett or Ingold for FB on 2000s All-Quarter Century Team?
Marcel Reece | Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Some strong options for a niché position Fullback has become a niché position in the modern NFL, but the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders have had a few good ones in the last 25 years with Marcel Reece, Zack Crockett and Alec Ingold all deserving some recognition. So, the Raiders' 2000s All-Quarter Century Team … [Read more...] about Reece, Crockett or Ingold for FB on 2000s All-Quarter Century Team?