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Josh Jacobs had a hell of a season last year…for the Packers. Meanwhile the Raiders were floundering with Zamir White and Alexander Mattison as the starting running back. They got some decent play late in the season from undrafted Sincere McCormick and journeyman veteran Ameer Abdullah, but that’s not gonna cut it.Pete Carroll and Chip Kelly both love to run the ball. Carroll … [Read more...] about Top 5 running back free agent fits for Raiders

There’s a big hole in the Raiders offense. I mean other than quarterback. The Raiders will absolutely have to find an answer at quarterback, but they will also want to set him up with some weapons. And currently a number one wide receiver is something they’re lacking.Some might argue that Brock Bowers is their number one receiver. And there’s an argument to be made there, but … [Read more...] about Top 5 WR free agent fits for Raiders

Next week is the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. One of the things that happen at the Combine is GM’s and head coaches from NFL clubs step behind the podium for press conference. Often times clubs only make one or the other available. This year for the Raiders, both will be made available. Both Raiders GM John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll will speak on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about When Raiders GM John Spytek, HC Pete Carroll will speak at NFL Scouting Combine

By most accounts, the top free agent set to hit the market from the Raiders is safety Tre’von Moehrig. One such account was ESPN recently who had him as one of just two Raiders free agents in the top 50, coming in at 13. It makes it all the more interesting that Kevin Patra at NFL media just listed Moehrig among those players who he thinks will be underpriced on the open … [Read more...] about NFL media thinks Raiders top free agent could be underpriced on market

Some moves just seem to make obvious sense. For instance, if we’re looking at the Raiders situation at QB right this moment and comparing it to their position atop the draft, there is one move that would seem to make a good deal of sense — they may need to trade up. This is a conversation I had with a friend and former colleague just a few days ago. He was analyzing the talent … [Read more...] about The Athletic beat writer mock draft: Raiders trade some draft capital to secure franchise QB