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Mar 26, 2024
Silver Minings: Raiders favored to take offensive lineman

Silver Minings: Raiders favored to take offensive lineman

JC Latham | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports DraftKings thinks best bet is offensive lineman at No. 13 The Las Vegas Raiders could go in several directions with their first-round pick next month. The Raiders own the No. 13 pick. While the Raiders could pick a player anywhere, the betting odds suggest the favorite spot is on the offensive line. According to our friends at DraftKings Sportsbook, the Raiders are priced at +150 to take an offensive lineman. Cornerback has the second lowest (best) odds to be taken at No. 13 at +185. Quarterback is priced at +225. Those three...
Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Community question: Who should be next?

Tuesday Community question: Who should be next?

Raiders | Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ Of the players still on the open market, which player do you most want? Head to the comments section to share your thoughts and join the conversation. You can sign up for a commenting account below and we have full-time moderators to enforce the Community Guidelines.
Mar 25, 2024
NFL Draft 2024: J.J. McCarthy buzz could affect quarterback picture

NFL Draft 2024: J.J. McCarthy buzz could affect quarterback picture

J.J. McCarthy | Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Michigan quarterback jumping up draft board? The NFL draft is in exactly one month and the rumors and speculation is ramping up. An example of the smoke getting heavier occurred Monday at the NFL owners meeting in Orlando. NFL Media reported Monday that the feel among NFL executives at the meeting is that the Washington Commanders are focusing on Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the No. 2 pick. The belief amongst executives who know #Commanders GM Adam Peters is that the pick will be J.J. McCarthy at...
Mar 25, 2024
What can Alexander Mattison bring to Las Vegas?

What can Alexander Mattison bring to Las Vegas?

Alexander Mattison | Photo by Stephen Maturen/ Getting to know the Raiders’ new running back via a Vikings writer The Las Vegas Raiders are shifting to a running back by committee approach next season, and free agent signing Alexander Mattison projects to be a key piece of the Raiders’ backfield in 2024. So, Silver and Black Pride reached out to our friends at the Daily Norseman and Christopher Gates was kind enough to answer five questions about the former Minnesota Viking. Question: How would you describe Mattison’s running style? Answer: Mattison is more of a...
Mar 25, 2024
Raiders free agency: Who do you want back?

Raiders free agency: Who do you want back?

DeAndre Carter | Photo by Kirby Lee/ There are still several in-house Las Vegas free agents As we start the third week of NFL free agency, there are still several in-house Las Vegas Raiders free agents available. Now, seven unrestricted free agents have signed elsewhere in free agency. They are: Defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (Arizona Cardinals), running back Josh Jacobs (Green Bay Packers), tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (New York Giants), Austin Hooper (New England Patriots), cornerbacks Amik Robertson (Detroit Lions) and Tyler Hall (Philadelphia Eagles), tackle Brandon...
Mar 25, 2024
Raiders quarterback 2024: Hypothetical way to draft Caleb Williams

Raiders quarterback 2024: Hypothetical way to draft Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams | Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ Is there trade scenario where Las Vegas gets up to No. 1 pick? Ok, let’s do a fun, little exercise here. This seems unlikely, but let’s workshop this a bit. I was engaging with a user on Twitter recently who thought the Raiders’ best bet to somehow convince the Chicago Bears to give up the No. 1 overall draft pick to allow the Raiders to take USC’s superstar prospect Caleb Williams with the top pick would be to trade star wide receiver Davante Adams to the New York Jets for the No. 10 pick. Then, the Raiders could...
Mar 25, 2024
NFL owners meeting: Antonio Pierce talks quarterbacks, free agents, culture and more

NFL owners meeting: Antonio Pierce talks quarterbacks, free agents, culture and more

Antonio Pierce | Photo by Ian Maule/ New Las Vegas coach catches up on offseason movement Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce met with media members at the NFL owners meeting early Monday morning. It was his first, extensive interview since free agency began two weeks ago. Here are some highlights of Pierce’s session: Pierce continued to say everything is on the table at quarterback and the Raiders will work to ad another quarterback on the roster. As he did in an interview with the NFL Network on Sunday, Pierce said second-year player Aidan O’Connell has earned...
Mar 25, 2024
Silver Minings: Antonio Pierce gives Aidan O’Connell vote of confidence

Silver Minings: Antonio Pierce gives Aidan O’Connell vote of confidence

Aidan O’Connell, Antonio Pierce | Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Pierce says O’Connell ‘earned’ the right to compete for the starting job With the Las Vegas Raiders signing Gardner Minshew in free agency and the assumption that the Raiders are targeting a quarterback in the first round of next month’s NFL Draft, Aidan O’Connell remaining the team’s starter seems unlikely. However, head coach Antonio Pierce gave O’Connell a vote of confidence during the league’s annual meeting in Orlando, Florida. “At the end of the day, listen, Aidan O’Connell...
Mar 24, 2024
Raiders offseason: Return game still needs jolt of electricity

Raiders offseason: Return game still needs jolt of electricity

Veteran wide receiving DeAndre Carter was the primary return man for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Silver & Black need a jolt of electricity in the return game to match quality kicker Daniel Carlson and punter AJ Cole III. | Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Kickoffs may be diminished, but bringing back punts can still flip the field If your to judge Tom McMahon’s Las Vegas Raiders special teams unit on the battery of long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer, place kicker Daniel Carlson, and punter and holder AJ Cole III alone, the grizzled coach has an elite group. Beyond the kick...
Mar 24, 2024
Silver Minings: Telesco sees Mattison as a ‘well rounded’ player

Silver Minings: Telesco sees Mattison as a ‘well rounded’ player

Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK Telesco gave his thoughts on the Raiders newest running back in a recent podcast The Las Vegas Raiders lost Josh Jacobs, their lead running back for the past five years. After finishing the season, Zamir White appears to be the next bell cow. He accumulated 397 yards on 4.7 YPC during his first four starts as an RB. White displayed promise to end the year, but the new general manager, Tom Telesco, wants to make a committee. Ameer Abdullah was re-signed before free agency, and Alex Mattison was from the Minnesota Vikings. Mattison was...
Mar 24, 2024
Silver Minings: Telesco sees Alexander Mattison as a ‘well-rounded’ player

Silver Minings: Telesco sees Alexander Mattison as a ‘well-rounded’ player

Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK General manager gave his thoughts on the Raiders newest running back in a recent podcast The Las Vegas Raiders lost Josh Jacobs, their lead running back for the past five years. After finishing the season, Zamir White appears to be the next bell cow. He accumulated 397 yards on 4.7 YPC during his first four starts as an RB. White displayed promise to end the year, but the new general manager, Tom Telesco, wants to make a committee. Ameer Abdullah was re-signed before free agency, and Alex Mattison was from the Minnesota Vikings. Mattison...
Mar 23, 2024
Raiders free agency: Harrison Bryant has skillset to carve out productive role

Raiders free agency: Harrison Bryant has skillset to carve out productive role

Harrison Bryant, seen here catching a touchdown for the Cleveland Browns, can run routes, catch the ball, and block, all traits the Las Vegas Raiders seek from tight ends. | Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Tight end has size, blocking, and receiving capability to complement and push Michael Mayer First there was Austin Hooper. Now it’s Harrison Bryant. Sure seems the Las Vegas Raiders developed an affinity for former Cleveland Browns tight ends, does it? All jest aside, the Silver & Black’s addition of Bryant in free agency — a one-year pact for $3.25 million...
Mar 23, 2024
Silver Minings: Las Vegas expects ‘close competition’ between Minshew and O’Connell

Silver Minings: Las Vegas expects ‘close competition’ between Minshew and O’Connell

Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports Quarterbacks are expected to battle for the starting job The Las Vegas Raiders are searching for a quarterback and sending their quarterback coach to pro days. Rich Scangarello has visited Oregon and Michigan to check out young signal-callers, and they are picking at 13. However, the Raiders have two quarterbacks who are vying for the top spot. Aidan O'Connell finished the season strong and displayed promise but mixed it with horrendous performances. This led the Raiders to add Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal as insurance at the...
Mar 23, 2024
Silver Minings: Las Vegas Raiders expect a “close competition” between Minshew and O’Connell

Silver Minings: Las Vegas Raiders expect a “close competition” between Minshew and O’Connell

Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports Minshew and O’Connell could battle for the starting job The Las Vegas Raiders are searching for a quarterback and sending their quarterback coach to pro days. Rich Scangarello has visited Oregon and Michigan to check out young signal-callers, and they are picking at 13. However, the Raiders have two quarterbacks who are vying for the top spot. Aidan O'Connell finished the season strong and displayed promise but mixed it with horrendous performances. This led the Raiders to add Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal as insurance at the...
Mar 22, 2024
Youth in limbo: Jakorian Bennett, Bryon Young among younger Raiders who must step up this offseason

Youth in limbo: Jakorian Bennett, Bryon Young among younger Raiders who must step up this offseason

Cornerback Jakorian Bennett impressed the Las Vegas Raiders coaching staff early in the 2023 season. But by seasons end, the 2023 fourth-round pick’s snap count decreased dramatically. | Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/ Return on investment of prior draft picks key to roster building in Las Vegas There’s merit to the notion that since a new general manager didn’t have a hand in making selections in the drafts that preceded them, its easy for the new personnel lead to have no connection to said prospects. That can be the case for Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom...