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NFL news: Teams approves major kickoff change

KIckoff | Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Raiders reportedly voted against it NFL teams approved a major change for the 2024 season that will affect the kickoff in an attempt to cut down on injuries and to increase excitement. The Las Vegas Raiders, however, reportedly were not on board. Sports Illustrated reported that the Raiders were one of three teams to vote against the proposal. The other teams that voted against the proposal were the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers, according to the report. Twenty-nine of the 32 teams voted in favor of...

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John Lynch explains why the 49ers hired Brandon Staley

Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via From the Rams to the Chargers to the 49ers, Brandon Staley has had quite a ride There have been countless head coaching stints that was far worse than Brandon Staley’s tenure with the L.A. Chargers, but he’s been the subject of ridicule since his team blew a 27-7 lead in the playoffs last season and then was fired after an embarrassing loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in December. Were it not for those two losses and an injury to Justin Herbert, or maybe better work by former general manager Tom Telesco, we might still be...

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Silver Minings: Raiders were very healthy in 2023

Raiders | Photo by Candice Ward/ Will the good health fortune continue this season? During the 2023 season, it seemed like the Las Vegas Raiders entered most of their games with a healthier roster than their upcoming opponent and a smaller injury report each week. Also, it seemed opponents suffered more in-game injuries than the Raiders over the course of last season. Yes, the Raiders, of course, dealt with some players who missed games such as left tackle Kolton Miller and running back Josh Jacobs, but injuries affect every team at some point of the season. But,...

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Raiders quarterback 2024: Fans prefer Minshew over O’Connell

Gardner Minshew | Photo by Andy Lyons/ Between newcomer and incumbent, fans (barely) want the veteran free agent If the Las Vegas Raiders don’t draft a quarterback next month who looks like a clear-favorite to be the Week 1 starter ((and it will be difficult for the team to accomplish that), it should be a wild summer in the Nevada desert. Monday, the Raiders NFL Media reported that the Raiders plan on Minshew — who started 13 games as an injury replacement for the Indianapolis Colts in 2023 — competing with second-year player Aidan O’Connell. He started 10...

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Raiders quarterback 2024: Minshew or O’Connell?

Aidan O’Connell | Photo by Candice Ward/ Who should be Raiders’ starting quarterback? A surprising development occurred on the first day of NFL free agency as the Las Vegas Raiders agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew to a two-year, $25 million deal (with $15 million in guaranteed money) on Monday. NFL Media reported Monday that the Raiders plan on Minshew — who started 13 games as an injury replacement for the Indianapolis Colts in 2023 — competing with second-year player Aidan O’Connell. He started 10 games as a rookie fourth-round pick...

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Thoughts on Josh Jacobs departure and future at Raiders’ running back

Josh Jacobs | Photo by Ian Maule/ This was the likely outcome all along Josh Jacobs is leaving the Las Vegas Raiders and heading to the Green Bay Packers. Let’s look at some aspects of his departure: This was the likely outcome: Yes, new Raiders general manager Tom Telesco recently said the team was going to try hard to retain Jacobs and coach Antonio Pierce was vocal about wanting the offensive cog back. But the last month of the 2023 season told the story. The Raiders’ running game was fine with Zamir White when Jacobs was out with an injury. The Raiders did try...

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NFL Combine Thursday notebook: Terrion Arnold connects with Antonio Pierce

Terrion Arnold | Photo by Justin Casterline/ Updates from Day 3 in Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN — The defensive backs were up at the podium while the defensive linemen and linebackers hit the field for workouts on Thursday, Day 3 of the NFL Combine. For the Las Vegas Raiders, that means we got some more information on two of their top needs for the NFL Draft, cornerback and defensive tackle. Below are a few notes and highlights from the day. Cornerbacks Iowa defensive back and potential first-round pick Cooper DeJean suffered an injury toward the end of the College...

Antonio Brown's helmet threat is nonsense and immature - Peter King | Pardon the Interruption

Peter King joins Frank Isola and Tony Kornheiser on Pardon the Interruption for "Five Good Minutes, discussing Oakland Raiders WR Antonio Brown's threat to quit if he doesn't get to wear his old helmet that has been banned by the NFL; the injury to Indian

Antonio Brown's frostbite won't impact chemistry with Derek Carr - Ryan Clark | Get Up

Ryan Clark does not expect Antonio Brown's feet injury to have a major impact on the Oakland Raiders' season or his chemistry with Derek Carr. #GetUp ✔

Antonio Brown's injury will heavily affect Derek Carr at Raiders training camp | Time to Schein

Adam Schein discusses updates on Antonio Brown's foot injury and how his absence from the Oakland Raiders training camp will heavily affect Derek Carr's performance.