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Aldon Smith’s death is a gutting loss
Frankly, I always worried about Aldon Smith. So, Saturday’s sad news that the former NFL star pass-rusher died unexpectedly at the age of 36 hit hard. I can’t say I knew Smith well. However, I did cover him when he was with the San Francisco 49ers in 2013-14 and when he was with the Raiders […]
Raiders 2026 draft picks: Who will start most games?
Understandably, the focus of the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 rookie draft class is on No. 1 overall pick, quarterback Fernando Mendoza and when he may take over as the starter. However, there are also other members of the Raiders’ draft class who have a chance to play a lot this season and start a lot […]
Raiders want Kirk Cousins to lead the way for 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders are heading into their true offseason with a month and a half break before training camp. One of the key stories for camp season is the battle at quarterback. Kirk Cousins and Mendoza could be in a battle for the number one spot, but that decision could already be made. On […]
Monday open thread
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Where Brennan Jackson fits on the Raiders’ 3-4 defensive front
At 6-foot-4 and 263 pounds, Brennan Jackson offers prototypical length and size as an outside rush linebacker. And it’s those measurements that project towards a versatile stand-up or hands-in-the-dirt defender depending on the alignment or package. Thus far, though, Jackson’s NFL career has been anything but prototypical. A fifth-round pick (154th overall) by the Los […]
Aldon Smith passes away at the age of 36
The Las Vegas Raiders community received terrible news Saturday Night. One of their former players, Aldon Smith, passed away at the age of 36. Former Raiders general manager took a chance on a young Aldon Smith in 2015 to join him with Khalil Mack. Smith was a former All-Pro edge rusher who recorded 19.5 sacks […]
Majority of Raider Nation believes Kirk Cousins will be the starter Week 1
The Las Vegas Raiders are back at mandatory mini-camp, and fans are excited to hear about football. Klint Kubiak and his coaching staff are looking to put their imprint on the franchise and take it to the next level. Of course, the main position missing from the Raiders is quarterback. They drafted Fernando Mendoza and […]
Carving out a role a steep climb for Shedrick Jackson
On pure speed alone, no other wide receiver on the roster can approach what Shedrick Jackson brings to the table in that regard. Blazing to a 4.25-second 40-yard dash time at the Auburn Pro Day as Jackson prepped for the 2023 NFL Draft, that kind of scintillating speed is a familial trait, as his great […]
Mailbag: What do players do between minicamp and training camp?
I’m channeling the 1970s rockstar in me and doing my best Alice Cooper impression by signing you all a non-auditory tune: “Schoooools out for summer!” It’s graduation season, and the Las Vegas Raiders concluded mandatory minicamp and their entire spring practice session this week. So, it’s finally summer, and we have some downtime before training […]
Maxx Crosby’s contract listed as one of NFL’s worsts ahead of 2026 season
Maxx Crosby has been one of the biggest talking points surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason, and even after the team wrapped up its offseason program this week, those conversations haven’t stopped. Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon recently wrote a column listing the 10 worst contracts in the NFL ahead of the 2026 season, and […]
Andrew Janocko key to Raiders’ coaching staff despite not calling plays
Andrew Janocko is the “fixer” for Klint Kubiak. While he won’t be calling plays — that responsibility will be in Kubiak’s capable hands, even as a first-time head coach — Janocko is a key element of the Las Vegas Raiders coaching staff. That may seem detrimental to Janocko’s title of offensive coordinator, however, the relationship […]
Best Raiders Statistical Seasons – Special Teams
As I was filling out my 20-0 team, which I highly recommend to those that enjoy football history, I had the idea of doing one for the Raiders. Obviously, going 20-0 in the modern NFL is basically impossible, however what if there was a way to build an entire historical roster regardless of era & […]
Catching up with former Las Vegas Raiders UDFA’s
Undrafted free agents, everyone talks about them, usually more so than most rookies drafted in rounds 5-7. Undrafted rookies have made waves in the NFL, they have certainly found opportunities to start, become All-Pro’s, and impact games heavily. The Raiders have heavily leaned on former undrafted free agents on the roster year after year. Up […]
Raiders fans talk their favorite jerseys
The Las Vegas Raiders’ uniform is the greatest in the NFL (and all of sports for that matter). So, fans love showing off their colors. For our Tuesday community question this week, we asked readers how many Raiders’ jerseys to they own. Here are some of your responses: Silvercreek1965 All black… 12, 13 & 21 […]
Raiders questions at the dead period
The Las Vegas Raiders are on summer break after ending the offseason work with their mandatory minicamp and the team won’t assemble until late July for the start of training camp. We are three things to ponder during this quiet time: Health concerns: The big health questions are whether star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby, linebacker Nakobe […]
The Raiderettes are going global
The Las Vegas Raiders are a worldwide brand so it’s fitting that their famous cheerleading squad is going global as well. The franchise announced this week their their cheerleaders, the Raiderettes, are going to commence an ambassador program in Australia. The Raiders are the first NFL team to launch an ambassador program abroad. The goal […]
Friday open thread
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Las Vegas Raiders’ best and worst picks in each NFL draft class since moving Sin City
Inspired by a recent episode of the NFL Stock Exchange podcast, where hosts Trevor Sikkema and Connor Rogers ranked the best and worst picks in the last 10 NFL drafts for the entire league, I wanted to conduct a similar exercise that focuses on the Las Vegas Raiders. So, while we have some downtime before […]
Former Raider Henry Ruggs will remain in prison
Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs was denied parole by the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners on Thursday, meaning he will remain in prison, at least, another year, according to multiple reports. Ruggs pled guilty to one count of DUI resulting in death and one count of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter stemming from a […]
Raiders have positive outlook for Jermod McCoy
While highly-touted rookie cornerback Jermod McCoy has not been on the practice field lately, the Las Vegas Raiders expect that to change when the team returns from a summer break. Speaking to the media for the alst time before training camp starts late next month, new Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak said Thursday that […]
Fernando Mendoza versus Indiana State, Part III of Las Vegas Raiders’ Mendoza Mania
We’re on to Part III of Silver and Black Pride’s Mendoza Mania, providing film breakdowns on every game from the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft and new Las Vegas Raiders franchise quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s last season at Indiana. This Week 3 matchup against Indiana State was the Heisman Trophy winner’s and the […]
Submit your Las Vegas Raiders mailbag questions!
Thursday marks the final day for the Las Vegas Raiders’ spring practices, as OTAs and rookie minicamp are already over and the final mandatory minicamp practice is scheduled for June 11. Then, it’s a quick summer break before training camp rolls around in mid-to-late July. The exact date for when the Raiders can report to […]
Raiders 2026 schedule: Ranking road trips
The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 schedule was recently released. It has given fans the chance to plan of they are going to any games this season. I highly recommend taking a road trip and to help you I am ranking their road games. I have covered games in all NFL cities (full disclosure: I haven’t […]
Raiders’ history of cornerbacks is among richest in NFL
Mike Sando with the in-your-face slam dunk. Recently, former Denver Broncos’ offensive lineman Mark Schlereth posted on X that the Broncos have the best Mt. Rushmore of cornerbacks in NFL history. Yet, Sando, a longtime NFL reporter and a good friend of mine, came back a support of the Raiders’ history at the position and […]
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