Josh Jacobs | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Mandatory minicamp starts today What’s the most important thing you’re looking for at this week’s Raiders’ minicamp? … [Read more...] about Tuesday Community Question: What are you looking for at minicamp?
Silver Minings: Jimmy Garoppolo the influencer
JimmyGaroppolo | Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports New quarterback is Las Vegas’ biggest social media influencer Jimmy G. is quite the social media influencer, apparently. According to a recent study by BookMakers.com, new Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is the team’s biggest influencer in social media circles. The study found the player on all 32 teams who … [Read more...] about Silver Minings: Jimmy Garoppolo the influencer
Phil Villapiano explains what it means to be a Raider
Maxx Crosby | Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Maxx Crosby credits Foo for changing his mindset Last week, several Raiders legends attended the team’s offseason program. In a tweet sent out by the team, Las Vegas Raiders’ star defensive end Maxx Crosby greeted former star linebacker Phil Villapiano and said that his speech to the team in his rookie year in 2019 changed … [Read more...] about Phil Villapiano explains what it means to be a Raider
Josh Jacobs is not at mandatory minicamp
Josh Jacobs | Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports That is no surprise for the Raiders Josh Jacobs is not at the Las Vegas Raiders’ mandatory minicamp. Yet, the team doesn’t appear overly concerned about it and really, they shouldn’t be. It’s just part of the franchise tag process. Frankly, it would have been a surprise if the 2022 NFL rushing leader did report Tuesday for … [Read more...] about Josh Jacobs is not at mandatory minicamp
Christopher Smith II’s instincts are already paying dividends
Christopher Smith II | Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images 5th-rounder has caught the DC’s eye It’s still very early in the process but former Georgia safety and the Las Vegas Raiders’ fifth-round pick from last April’s NFL Draft, Christopher Smith II, is already starting to look like a Day 3 gem. During the draft, Bleacher Report gave the Raiders an ‘A’ … [Read more...] about Christopher Smith II’s instincts are already paying dividends
Raiders draft: Don’t discount Nesta Jade Silvera
Arizona State defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera impressed the Las Vegas Raiders staff at the Senior Bowl. So much so, the Silver & Black took him in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft. | Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 2023 7th-round pick has potential and power to be in the defensive tackle rotation Another offseason, another open … [Read more...] about Raiders draft: Don’t discount Nesta Jade Silvera
Monday open thread
Josh McDaniels | Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images 97 days until the season starts. … [Read more...] about Monday open thread
Silver Minings: Patrick Graham provides update on Divine Deablo
Divine Deablo | Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images DC talks about LB’s progress Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo ended last season on injured reserve with a forearm injury and is heading into a pivotal point in his career as a third-year pro in 2023. During OTAs so far, Deablo has apparently caught the eye of defensive coordinator Patrick Graham as Graham … [Read more...] about Silver Minings: Patrick Graham provides update on Divine Deablo
Raiders minicamp: 6 things to watch for, including rookie tight end Michael Mayer
Michael Mayer | Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Raiders’ mandatory minicamp starts this week The Las Vegas Raiders will hold their mandatory minicamp this week. Let’s look at six things to watch during the session: The quarterbacks: All eyes are going to be on Brian Hoyer, fourth-round pick Aidan O’Connell and returner Chase Garbers. This is the Raiders’ quarterback … [Read more...] about Raiders minicamp: 6 things to watch for, including rookie tight end Michael Mayer