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Where does Las Vegas Raiders’ Jeremy Chinn rank among AFC West safeties?
Silver and Black Pride is wrapping up the preseason AFC West position ranking series with a pretty strong position group for the division: safety. The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers each had a safety earn second-team All-Pro honors last season, while the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders each have a quality starter […]
Fernando Mendoza rookie contract: A look at recent history of No. 1 overall pick
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, remains unsigned. It’s not an issue yet, but with the Raiders’ rookie training camp reporting date looking in nine days, time is running short. Still, it’s not unusual for the the top pick to be unsigned this close to training […]
Raiders roster: 2026 is a big season for Michael Mayer
Let’s face it; we’ve said this before: This upcoming season is a critical one for Michael Mayer. Since the Las Vegas Raiders traded up to draft the tight end in 2023, there has been big expectations for the Notre Dame product. While he has had some solid moments, things haven’t really clicked on a consistent […]
Raiders front office: Meet Jourdan Blake
The Las Vegas Raiders have reportedly added Jourdan Blake to their front office. Let’s get to know Blake better: Last job: He was the director of recruiting logistics at Notre Dame for the past year. Previous spots:He worked in recruiting under Deion Sanders at Colorado and also was part of the recrutiing staffs at SMU […]
Raiders set impressive team record in 2025
The 2025 Las Vegas Raiders’ season was forgettable for many, many reasons. But it wasn’t all bad. The team actually set a team record and had one of the best all-time NFL seasons when it came to tackles for loss. According to a recent X post by Kalshi Football, the Raiders registered 105 TFL’s last […]
Last-minute Raiders’ needs?
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Fernando Mendoza versus Maryland, Part IX of Las Vegas Raiders’ Mendoza Mania
We’re officially into the second half of Silver and Black Pride’s Mendoza Mania series, diving into every game from Fernando Mendoza’s last season at Indiana, breaking down film from his Week 10 outing against Maryland. The Las Vegas Raiders’ new quarterback and No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft didn’t have an eye-catching stat […]
5 Raiders make Madden Top 100 Rookies
A leak of the top 100 rookies in Madden 27 was recently released, and the Las Vegas Raiders featured four of their rookies inside the top 100 including their entire day one and two selections, along with 4th rounder Jermod McCoy. Treydan Stukes – 76 overall (22nd) Keyron Crawford – 75 overall (38th) Fernando Mendoza […]
Raiders fans not feeling idea of signing Stefon Diggs
Recently, ESPN tabbed the Las Vegas Raiders as a “no brainer” landing spot for free-agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs. However, it appears, many fans of the team do not agree. We asked our community members of they liked the idea of the Raiders signing the veteran wide receiver. The vast majority of poll takers were […]
Raiders’ fans sound off on things they would like to change about NFL
We recently ran a FEED post in which we asked our community members what one thing would they change about the NFL if they could. We had many, many great responses and it was a reminder to how passionate fans are about the game and how they want to see it thrive. There were a […]
Tyler Linderbaum voted 8th best IOL in the NFL
The Las Vegas Raiders made history this offseason with their free-agent signing of Tyler Linderbaum. Linderbaum’s $27 million per year contract set the record for center salaries, and now he is the Raiders’ starting center for the next three years. A big part of it being such a huge signing for the Silver and Black […]
Monday open thread
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Exploring why DJ Glaze entrenched as the Raiders starting right tackle
When Klint Kubiak name dropped DJ Glaze when the Las Vegas Raiders head coach was asked about the offensive line he inherited at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine back in late February, it piqued my interest. After all, that comment by the Silver & Black’s new lead man arrived after Glaze — Las Vegas’ third-round […]
Former Raiders QB Derek Carr hopes Mendoza breaks all his records
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted a new quarterback in 2026 by selecting Fernando Mendoza as the number one pick. He was the highest drafted quarterback for the franchise since they took Derek Carr in 2014 in the second round. Carr played for the Raiders for nine seasons, helping lead them to two playoff appearances during […]
Raiders fans expect Treydan Stukes to be a starter Week 1
The Las Vegas Raiders made a ton of moves to improve the defense for 2026. Defense has been an issue for the Raiders over the last 24 seasons, as the team has struggled to field a consistent defensive unit. One of the players added was Treydan Stukes out of the University of Arizona. The Raiders […]
Rookie Hezekiah Masses brings ball hawk skills Raiders’ sorely need
There was a high likelihood the Las Vegas Raiders would have a standout Day 3 draft pick making heads turn as a potential starting cornerback. After all, the Silver & Black kicked off the third day of the 2026 NFL Draft by trading up in the fourth round to select Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy with the […]
Las Vegas Raiders Mailbag: How many good years does Maxx Crosby have left?
Las Vegas Raiders’ training camp is coming up, as rookies report in less than two weeks. That gives us some time to do a few last dives into the Raiders’ roster, starting with this week’s mailbag. Let’s get to it! Mark Davis’ hair At 28 going on 29 and seeing all the injuries pile up […]
Las Vegas Raiders’ minority owner Tom Brady rumored to help Seattle Seahawks beat New England Patriots in Super Bowl
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald was recently on The Dan Patrick Show, where Patrick asked Macdonald if anyone helped him prepare for the New England Patriots ahead of Super Bowl LX. The coach’s answer has sparked some controversy centered around Las Vegas Raiders’ minority owner Tom Brady. “[Former Baltimore Ravens’ and current New York […]
Raiders fullback spot is Connor Heyward’s to lose, but who backs him up?
At last, a true fullback has returned to the Las Vegas Raiders’ lineup. After two seasons without one on the roster, head coach Klint Kubiak and general manager John Spytek wasted little time by landing one in free agency: Former Pittsburg Steeler Connor Heyward. By bringing back a position group that’s going extinct in the […]
Las Vegas Raiders 2023 draft class, where are Byron Young and Co. now?
This summer, Silver and Black Pride has been diving through the Las Vegas Raiders’ draft history and looking back at each class since the organization moved. Up next is the 2023 draft class, which features nine picks and only three remain on the roster. Also, the three players who remain with the organization are entering […]
Las Vegas Raiders 2026 Offensive Wildcards
The Las Vegas Raiders are set to start training camp within the next month, and as they gear up for an interesting 2026 season, a few players and/or position groups can really make or break the season. The Raiders added a plethora of talent over the last off-season, with the Raiders likely to only return […]
Raiders fans talk their favorite jersey numbers
We love talking about the Raiders’ rich history during our Tuesday Community Question series. Thi week, we asked readers to give us their favorite jersey numbers. Like so many of our question, it was open ended. We want you to express your feelings based on your thoughts not a set rule of engagement. People like […]
Raiders fans not too worried about unsigned rookies
The Las Vegas Raiders rookies report to training camp in 13 days and yet two of their 10 member 2026 draft class remain unsigned. Yet, many Raiders fans are not worried about it. I agree. Las Vegas has yet to sign first-round pick (and No. 1 overall choice) quarterback Fernando Mendoza and fourth-round pick, cornerback […]
PFF all-time team has Raiders’ flavor
Pro Football Focus has been known over the past 20 years as the premier data-based football website avaialble. Some people give it more credence than others, but there player grading system is paid attention to be many. They recently released their All-time PFF team during its existence and there are several former Raiders’ players who […]
Friday open thread
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