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Where Jordan Meredith fits in Raiders’ new-look offensive line
Jordan Meredith embodied the pivot the Las Vegas Raiders made at offensive line during the 2025 season — literally. Switching to center from guard, the 6-foot-2 and 301-pound undrafted free agent struggled mightily — as did the rest of the Silver & Black front — under the previous coaching staff. Point the finger at incompetence […]
Predicting Las Vegas Raiders Defensive Starters
I broke down the Las Vegas Raiders offensive starters in my projections, and there was a few surprises but not many. Defensively, there’s a lot more room for surprises, especially in the secondary & defensive line. There’s still roughly 3.5 months till the Raiders week 1 game vs the Miami Dolphins, but things have already […]
Las Vegas Raiders 2024 Rookies Standing for 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders have seen heavy usage from their 2024 rookie class through just their first two seasons, with their rookie class having already combined for 6987 snaps across offense, defense, and special teams with waiver claim Jonah Laulu adding another 1239 snaps for a grand total of 8136 total snaps across two seasons. […]
Submit your Las Vegas Raiders mailbag questions!
The Las Vegas Raiders are close to breaking for the summer, as OTAs will wrap up on Thursday this week and mandatory minicamp starts on Tuesday, June 9. After the three practices next week, the Raiders will have some downtime before the position and depth chart battles really begin during training camp. So, we’re in […]
Is December too late to start playing Fernando Mendoza?
The biggest question surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 season is and will continue to be when will rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza take over as the starting quarterback. That query will hover over the franchise until the time its announced Mendoza, the No. 1 overall draft pick, takes over the offense. There, of course, is […]
Brock Bowers could join elite club in 2026
This post is basically an excuse for me to state that I believe Brock Bowers has a chance to go down as the most productive tight end in NFL history. I have covered this league for 30 seasons and I do not state such things lightly. I not big on hyperbole, so I mean what […]
Thursday open thread
Thursday open thread
Why Corey Rucker has chance to make Las Vegas Raiders’ roster as undrafted free agent
The Las Vegas Raiders are widely expected to have one or two roster spots at wide receiver up for grabs during training camp, giving undrafted free agent signing Corey Rucker from Arkansas State a chance to fill out the depth chart. It helps that he’s tied with Cian Slone as the Raiders’ highest-paid UDFA in […]
Raiders OTA: Maxx Crosby ‘really close’ to practicing
The Las Vegas Raiders have long circled for the start of training camp late next month as a targeted date for star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby to return to practice. Crosby, speaking to Raiders’ reporters for the first time this eventual offseason Wednesday after an open OTA session, didn’t project anything but optimism that that target […]
Predicting Las Vegas Raiders Offensive Starters – OTA’s
The Las Vegas Raiders still have a little over 3.5 months till their week one matchup vs the Miami Dolphins at 4:25 EST on September 13th. The Raiders have a series of camp battles to keep an eye on over the next few months prior to their roster cuts, it’s only May but things can […]
If Tom Brady is going to be more involved that’s a good thing
Tom Brady, of course, is a huge figure for the Las Vegas Raiders and he will always be. Since he became a part owner of the team in 2024, the GOAT has been important factor and oft talked about. Despite owner Mark Davis saying Brady is a huge decision maker, all indications have been that […]
Should Raiders consider trading for Keon Coleman?
The Las Vegas Raiders have been connected to wide receivers all offseason, but even after adding Jalen Nailor in free agency and drafting Malik Benson, the speculation has continued. Las Vegas has been rumored to have interest in numerous wideouts all offseason and the latest dot connecting is Keon Coleman of the Buffalo Bills. Recently, […]
Raiders trying to break a world record in Las Vegas community
Community has long been important to the Raiders’ franchise and it is no different since they moved and became the Las Vegas Raiders. They have jumped into the Las Vegas community with many chairitable endeavors. Their latest is an important and fun one. On June 13, the Raiders and their community partners will attempt to […]
Wednesday open thread
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What could Las Vegas Raiders offer New England Patriots in trade for Kayshon Boutte?
The NFL trade that everyone knew was coming finally happened with the June 1 deadline passing on Monday, as the Philadelphia Eagles sent disgruntled wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots in exchange for draft picks. Why does that matter for the Las Vegas Raiders? Well, one of the biggest weaknesses on the […]
Dalton Johnson is wild card for Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders re-signed Eric Stokes, traded for Taron Johnson, and drafted defensive backs Treydan Stukes (FS), Jermod McCoy (CB), Hezekiah Masses (CB), and finally Dalton Johnson who played across the board for Arizona working at FS, NCB, and SS. The Raiders heavily prioritized versatility this off-season at their linebacker core & also in the secondary. […]
Ranking Raiders’ opposing quarterbacks in 2026
Let’s rank the Las Vegas Raiders’ opposing quarterbacks in the 2026 season: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs: The Raiders play him twice, in Weeks 4 and 18. I know, I know, he is coming off a major surgery and and may not be the same early in the season. But he’s still an all-time great. […]
Breaking down Las Vegas Raiders Offensive Guard Battle
The Las Vegas Raiders have a few position battles to keep an eye on this off-season, and while there’s plenty of important one’s including quarterback, defensive line, cornerback, and special teams possibly their most important comes on the offensive line. Last season the Raiders struggled with injuries on their offensive line, but they also struggled […]
Do Raiders have a primetime problem?
Understandably, many Las Vegas Raiders fans are upset that the team does not have any primetime games on their 2026 regular-season schedule. The Raiders, who went 3-14 and had the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, are one of five teams that don’t have any primetime games in 2026. Is it a major sign […]
Tuesday community question: Where you from?
This is always a favorite question. The Raider Nation is everywhere. Where are you located? 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.
How has Fernando Mendoza looked during Las Vegas Raiders’ OTAs?
The Las Vegas Raiders are close to wrapping up OTAs before moving on to mandatory minicamp and then breaking for the summer ahead of training camp. So it’s still early in the process, but of course, the most popular player on the roster right now is the new quarterback and No. 1 overall pick of […]
Thoughts on Myles Garrett trade from Raiders’ perspective
The NFL welcomed June with a blockbuster trade out of nowhere as the Cleveland Browns sent reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, pass-rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for a package of standout pass-rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round draft pick, a 2028 second-round draft pick and a 2029 third-round draft pick. […]
Raiders’ fans not supportive of Taron Johnson missing OTAs
New Las Vegas Raiders veteran cornerback Taron Johnson has been reportedly staying away from the voluntary portion of the offseason workouts because he wants a contract adjustment. The Raiders acquired Johnson, who is expected to be their primary slot cornerback this season, in a March trade with the Buffalo Bills, who was going to be […]
Raiders schedule 2026: 5 critical games
The Las Vegas Raiders 2026 schedule has been released. Let’s look at five games the Raiders need to win as they try to win as many games as possible: Week 1, Sept. 13 Miami Dolphins, 1:25 p.m., FOX Yes, Week 1 games are always weird and they may not tell the story of what’s to […]
Raiders C Tyler Linderbaum Can Mendoza wants to be great
The Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive line needed an upgrade. After a season where they struggled in run and pass blocking, John Spytek made a huge splash early in free agency. He made center Tyler Linderbaum the highest-paid player at his position with the expectation that he would become the leader of the offensive line. With […]
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