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The Las Vegas Raiders are having a QB competition between Kirk Cousins and first overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Nonetheless, all signs point to the veteran winning the job over the rookie. With OTAs and mandatory minicamp now in the rearview mirror, Cousins and Mendoza are likely getting a feel for the situation heading into training […] The post Kirk Cousins Gives True Thoughts on Raiders QB Competition appeared first on HEAVY .
After taking care of the quarterbacks previously, Silver and Black Pride’s AFC West position rankings are moving on to running backs to see how the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster stacks up with the Denver Broncos’, Kansas City Chiefs’ and Los Angeles Chargers’ rosters heading into the 2026 season. This is an interesting position group for […]
The Las Vegas Raiders don’t break for training camp for another 6 weeks, but their has already been positional battles to start, and to be talked about. The Raiders coming off a 3-14 season are not going to pencil in their starters, there’s a lot of youth, and with that a lot of unproven talent. […]
Fans of the Las Vegas Raiders who are chomping at the bit to see Fernando Mendoza on the field may be disappointed. The No. 1 overall pick of this year’s draft may end up taking a backseat to Kirk Cousins, who is on pace to start when Raiders training camp opens next month, according to […] The post Insider Shares Details of Fernando Mendoza’s Chances of Starting Week 1 for Raiders appeared first on HEAVY .
There are questions about the Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback position. But the rookie in the bunch has clicked early. Still, an ESPN insider made an eye-opening claim about Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O’Connell. Dan Graziano said Mendoza won’t start for the Raiders before November, according to ESPN. “(The Raiders) don’t want to play Mendoza yet […] The post Raiders rumors: ESPN insider makes eye-opening Fernando Mendoza vs. Aidan O’Connell claim appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tyreek Hill remains on the list of reputed wide receivers who still do not have a team. While the Kansas City Chiefs have been touted as Hill’s primary choice, NFL insider Adam Schefter has hinted at the Raiders being a possible destination for the five-time All-Pro first-team member. “Think of some of the names in […] The post Chiefs Could Face Competition From Bitter AFC Rival For Tyreek Hill After WR’s Injury Recovery Update appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Allegiant Stadium has been taken over by visiting fans in every year since fans began attending games there in 2021. Here is a look a the most likely games where opposing fans will likely outnumber (or equal) Raiders’ fans in Las Vegas in the 2026 NFL season: Week 4, Oct. 4 Kansas City Chiefs, 1;25 […]
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza entered the organization with a decided advantage. No other quarterback can boast of having as a mentor one whom many consider the greatest quarterback ever.Last week, head coach Klint Kubiak said Kirk Cousins isn’t Mendoza’s teacher. Instead, he is a competitor who will attempt to bring out the best […] The post Raiders Rookie Fernando Mendoza Reveals the Game-Changing Advice He’s Getting From Tom Brady appeared first on HEAVY .
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raiders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Las Vegas Raiders had a deal to send Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for […]
There’s a million reasons why the Las Vegas Raiders were awful in 2025 and there are another million reasons why there is optimism for the future, beginning in 2026, for the franchise under new head coach Klint Kubiak. One of the areas the Raiders need to improve upon this season is starting faster and not […]
The noise is getting louder. Reports are swirling that the Las Vegas Raiders could look to add a veteran wide […]
The fit seems obvious on the surface. The Las Vegas Raiders have a rookie quarterback in 2026 No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, a veteran backup in Kirk Cousins, and a receiver room that lacks a true No. 1 option. Stefon Diggs is a four-time Pro Bowler still available in free agency who caught 85 passes for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns last season. ESPN's Aaron Schatz even named Diggs as the one final offseason move the Raiders should make, calling it a no-brainer. The Athletic's S...
The Las Vegas Raiders are appearing to head in a direction that might irk some fans and people in the media this season. The post Raiders Seem to Be Favoring Decision That Could Stir Controversy appeared first on HEAVY .
The Las Vegas Raiders are currently gearing up for the 2026 NFL season, which is slated to get underway in September. The Raiders are looking to get into contention in the NFL this year after selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the number one pick out of Indiana in this past NFL Draft. The Raiders don’t […] The post Another wide receiver for Raiders? Adam Schefter breaks down their options appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek is pleased with what he has in the wide receiver room right now, saying, “I like our receiver room. I think probably people are going to roll their eyes. I mean everybody loves receivers. This is a question I get from my kids, ‘Dad, like can we have […] The post Adam Schefter Sends Message on Raiders Wide Receiver Options appeared first on HEAVY .
With some downtime before the Las Vegas Raiders start training camp, it’s that point of the year where Silver and Black Pride takes a look at how the Raiders’ roster measures up to the Kansas City Chiefs’, Los Angeles Chargers’ and Denver Broncos’. Up first is the most important position on the field: quarterback, and […]
The Las Vegas Raiders don’t break for training camp for another 6 weeks, but their has already been positional battles to start, and to be talked about. The Raiders coming off a 3-14 season are not going to pencil in their starters, there’s a lot of youth, and with that a lot of unproven talent. […]
The Las Vegas Raiders have some high-profile draft picks, but one who isn't getting talked about a lot could be a stud. The post Raiders Get Good News on Rookie Flying Under the Radar appeared first on HEAVY .
Police are investigating serious allegations involving former Raiders quarterback Geno Smith, according to a new report. The post Police Make Decision on Serious Allegations Against QB Geno Smith: Report appeared first on HEAVY .
The Las Vegas Raiders are currently waiting for training camp to begin in late July to continue preparing for the 2026-27 season. With the club beginning its early development for quarterback Fernando Mendoza, it appears a potential breakout star in the wide receiver room is building chemistry with the team’s No. 1 overall pick. Reports […] The post The Raiders’ potential breakout star who immediately clicked with Fernando Mendoza appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Recently, ESPN tabbed the Las Vegas Raiders as a “no brainer” landing spot for free-agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The hypothetical pairing is easy to understand. The Raiders, on paper, appear to have a need to add a wide receiver and Diggs is the best available player at the position. There is little doubt Diggs, […]
The Baltimore Ravens handed Maxx Crosby the best motivation of his career and they probably don’t even realize it. When […]
The NFL officially announced the starting date of training camp for all 32 teams.
Sunday marked a five-year anniversary of a landmark day in sports history. On June 21, 2021, on a quiet Monday afternoon in the NFL, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib announced he was gay in a short, simple Instagram post. He become the first (and still only) active player in NFL history to be […]
The Las Vegas Raiders should enter next month’s training camp with a mix of excitement and confidence. While the wide receiver position receives the majority of attention, one of the most crucial battles remains largely unnoticed. Granted, many view the defensive tackle position, unless you’re Aaron Donald, as anonymous trench fighters who do the dirty […] The post Raiders Hidden Training Camp Battle Features A Player Primed for Breakout Season appeared first on HEAVY .