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A Dexter Lawrence pursuit make sense?
The NFL started buzzing Monday with the news breaking that New York Giants star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is planning to stay away from the team’s offseason workout program because he wants to be traded. Lawrence’s trade request stems from Lawrence, one of the best players at his position in the game, wanting a raise […]
Do you think Raiders can play in next Las Vegas Super Bowl?
Allegiant Stadium, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders, was selected last week to host its second Super Bowl since opening in 2020 and for the second time since 2024. NFL owners voted that Las Vegas will host Super Bowl LXIII in February, 2029. While the NFL doesn’t have an official Super Bowl site rotation, […]
An underrated aspect of Fernando Mendoza’s game
We all know he reasons why the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick April 23. The Heisman Trophy-winner has the prototype size, he is accurate, he is intelligent and he is a proven winner. Those traits are all reasons why he projects to be […]
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Gap filler to need filler, Domonique Orange a great fit for Las Vegas Raiders in 2026 NFL draft
Silver and Black Pride has been working through the nose tackle prospects in the 2026 NFL draft class, since that remains one of the biggest needs on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster. Iowa State’s Domonique Orange is up next, as he could go from gap filler to a need filler in Las Vegas. “Big Citrus” […]
Florida State’s Darrell Jackson Jr. can fill Las Vegas Raiders’ need at nose tackle in 2026 NFL draft
The Las Vegas Raiders are heading into the 2026 NFL draft with a big need (literally and figuratively) at nose tackle. It’s one of the biggest holes on the roster, which should put Florida State’s Darrell Jackson Jr. on the Raiders’ radar as a mid-round option. According to NFL Mock Draft Database’s consensus big board, […]
Las Vegas Raiders 2026 Draft Scouting: Complimentary RB
In the recent weeks, I have outlined potential draft prospects that the Raiders could pursue at defensive tackle, safety, and an “X” wide receiver. The plan currently is to work through the rest of the class with players that could fit the Raiders at EDGE, ILB, CB, Nickel CB, K, LS, TE, the offensive line, […]
Raiders 2026 coaching staff: Get to know Mike Sullivan
New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak recently hired Mike Sullivan as quarterbacks coach. Let’s get to know Sullivan more: Last job: Sullivan was a senior offensive assistant with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024. He didn’t coach in 2025. Coaching experience: He has 22 years of NFL coaching experience, beginning in 2002. He has […]
Raiders start offseason workout program this week
This week marks a new era in Las Vegas Raiders’ history. The Klint Kubiak era takes an important step as the team begins the first offseason workout program under his guidance. The Raiders are one of several teams to start their offseason workout program this week as they begin Tuesday because they have a first-year […]
NFL may change contract rule following Kirk Cousins deal
This week the Las Vegas Raiders added a new quarterback to the roster in Kirk Cousins. Cousins has familiarity with head coach Klint Kubiak working with him in 2021 with the Minnesota Vikings. He will be the bridge to eventual number one pick Fernando Mendoza this season. There has been controversy with his contract after […]
Monday open thread
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2026 NFL Draft: Kansei Matsuzawa can ignite Raiders’ kicker competition
When new head coach Klint Kubiak hired Joe DeCamillis to be the Las Vegas Raiders special teams coordinator, you knew the familiarity well went deeper than between the two coaches. And it was no surprise to see the Silver & Black link the new special teams boss with place kicker Matt Gay. The 32-year-old kicker […]
Raiders signed safety Tristin McCollum to his exclusive rights tender.
The Las Vegas Raiders are studying for the upcoming draft, but are still looking to add depth to the roster. One spot that needs to be built up is the safety position, where the focus could be on the draft. However, on Friday, they kept a familiar face on the roster. Safety Tristin McCollum was […]
Raider Nation wants the team to draft a RB
The Las Vegas Raiders are at Indiana’s pro day to watch the future number one pick, Fernando Mendoza. John Spytek and the front office will get their chance to have a look at the Raiders’ franchise quarterback and other talent at Indiana. Running back is a position they focused on last year by drafting Ashton […]
The late-round prospects that fit the Klint Kubiak Raiders
As we careen towards the 2026 NFL Draft at the tail end of this month, the Las Vegas Raiders have plenty of capital to further build the roster for head coach Klint Kubiak. General manager John Spytek currently has 10 selections at his disposal to put his new rookie head coach in the best possible […]
Mailbag: What position will Las Vegas Raiders target with 36th pick of 2026 NFL draft?
We are less than three weeks away from the Las Vegas Raiders being on the clock to kick off the 2026 NFL Draft, likely marking the beginning of the Fernando Mendoza era in Las Vegas. But the Raiders’ roster has plenty of other holes to fill, and John Spytek has nine other draft picks (barring […]
Fernando Mendoza’s Top 30 NFL draft visit same day as start of Las Vegas Raiders’ offseason program
Two significant dates for the Las Vegas Raiders were announced at the end of this week, and both are on the same day… The NFL released the offseason workout program schedule for each team on Friday morning, and the Raiders will begin on Tuesday, April 7. “Conicidentally”, as ESPN’s Ryan McFadden pointed out on X/Twitter, […]
2026 NFL Draft: Sam Roush can round out Raiders’ tight end room
With elite Brock Bowers as the starter and Michael Mayer a reliable backup, the Las Vegas Raiders tight end room looks like it’s set and isn’t an area of opportunity. But looks can be deceiving. With Klint Kubiak now the head coach and offensive play caller, bolstering the tight end position further is indeed an […]
Las Vegas Raiders Top 5 free safety options in 2026 NFL draft
Free safety remains one of the biggest weak spots on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster, hence why the position is widely considered one of the Raiders’ top needs heading into the 2026 NFL draft. The defense struggled to create turnovers last season and currently lacks a true ballhawk to patrol the backend of the secondary. […]
What could USC’s Kamari Ramsey bring to Las Vegas Raiders in 2026 NFL draft?
Heading into the 2026 NFL draft, the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster could use a free safety and a long-term solution at nickelback. The Raiders could fill both of those holes with USC defensive back Kamari Ramsey. Between his time with the Trojans and at UCLA, Ramsey was used all over the secondary. He recorded 1,756 […]
Raiders fans explain their draft desires
The NFL draft is less than three weeks away and all thoughts are centereed squarely on it. The Las Vegas Raiders have plenty of holes still to fill so this week, we dedicated our Tuesday Community Question to a simple question what your biggest Raiders’ draft desire? Here are some of your responses: Bloodylimey Assuming […]
Could Raiders draft this freak-ish kicker?
The Las Vegas Raiders may be in the market to add a rookie kicker. They have signed veteran Matt Gay, wo has ties to the staff, to replace Daniel Carlson, who had been with the team since 2018. Still, it wouldn’t be a shock if the Raiders use a late-round draft pick or a prioritize […]
John Spytek popular in Raiders’ fan base
Second-year Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek has been busy this offseason. And the team’s fan base has noticed. They are both impressed and confident in the John Spytek is doing as he tried to rebuild the franchise. In fact, Spytek is one of the most popular general managers in the NFL this offseason […]
Friday open thread
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Raiders looking to Improve Special Teams
The 2025 Raiders were on pace for one of the worst special teams unit in the NFL, before firing Tom McMahon, where they improved slightly to still bottom 50 in NFL history. The Raiders missed the most tackles in the NFL on special teams, and they also allowed 2 blocked punts. The Raiders hired former […]
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