Las Vegas Raiders Articles - Page 143

The Oakland Raiders have had a long stretch in which they were searching for a long-term answer at the quarterback position. Their prayers were answered in 2015, when they drafted Fresno State product Derek Carr in the second round of the NFL Draft, behind other quarterbacks in Blake Bortles, Johnny Manziel, and Teddy Bridgewater.  Fast […]

The Oakland Raiders emerged as one of the premier teams in the NFL last season behind the play of their explosive offense. In the process, what else became evident was their glaring issues defensively that often put their offense in a bind. However, this didn’t lead to the front office actively looking to improve on […]

For Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, there’s one more thing left for him to do before he feels that he’s fully recovered from a season-ending leg injury he suffered last year – and that’s to play in a regular season NFL game. Speaking to Cameron Wolfe of ESPN, the former Heisman Trophy winner and Oregon […]

One of the developing situations surrounding the Oakland Raiders heading into the season opener was veteran kicker Sebastian Janikowski’s contract situation. There had been a report earlier this week stating that he was at odds with the team about restructuring his deal, which had put his future in Oakland for the 2017 NFL season in […]

For the last 16 seasons, kicker Sebastian Janikowski has been a source of consistency for the Oakland Raiders. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the 39-year old is currently in a disagreement over his contract situation with the team. Oakland has asked Janikowski, 39, to rework his contract, which calls for him to make $4 […]

With or without Ezekiel Elliott for a few weeks, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott believes that the team’s offense will thrive in the regular season. Elliott has been suspended by the NFL for six weeks for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, and while the running back has since appealed his suspension, Prescott seems to […]

One of the underlying storylines surrounding the Oakland Raiders as the regular season nears has been the contract situation involving Pro Bowl tackle Donald Penn’s contract situation. Penn is in the final year of his two-year, $14 million deal that he signed with the Raiders last summer. While the 34-year-old has returned to the team, […]

The Oakland Raiders are hoping to take another step toward contending for a Super Bowl during the 2017 NFL season after ending their playoff drought last year. Derek Carr and company are on the right track with high hopes for the season, but veteran left tackle Donald Penn wasn’t happy with his contract situation heading […]

The Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams are trying to win over fans in the City of Angels. Both teams have spent time in Los Angeles during their franchise’s history, but neither dominated the market in terms of fan base popularity like the Los Angeles Raiders. As the Chargers and Rams try to establish […]

The Oakland Raiders made a surprising move during the NFL offseason to acquire a player that appeared to be content with retirement. Veteran running back Marshawn Lynch let it be known that he was considering a return to the NFL with his sights set on joining his hometown Raiders. Fortunately for Oakland, the team was […]

There’s nothing like the return of football, and the league made it a point to deliver even more thrills during the 2017 NFL season with a large serving of tasty matchups to look forward to. That holds especially true for the primetime games when the league has everybody’s undivided attention with its showdowns on national […]

Two-time Pro Bowler Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders is among the most talented and promising quarterbacks in the NFL. The Fresno State product has helped turn around the struggling franchise with all the skills to be an elite player in the league at this position. Along with having the skills to become an elite […]

The latest trend of football players sitting on the sidelines when the national anthem is played before games has given birth to two schools of thoughts: the pro and the against. Oakland Raiders great and former wide receiver Tim Brown has made it clear which side he’s on after offering his take on the contentious […]

With the start of the 2017 NFL season around the corner, Las Vegas has announced several of their futures bets for the upcoming campaign. According to Ryan Hannable of WEEI, the top two favorites to win the Coach of the Year are New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Oakland Raiders head coach Jack […]

The Oakland Raiders are a team on the rise in the NFL. After over a decade of being a bottom-feeder in the AFC, the silver and black have become a team to watch in the conference and a legitimate Super Bowl title contender. In fact, the Raiders have become a popular bet to win the […]

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is set to make his official transition the broadcast booth this upcoming season with CBS alongside Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson. According to a press release from CBS, the 37-year-old will get his first regular-season action in his post-NFL career in the first week of the 2017 […]

The Oakland Raiders got their preseason underway on Saturday with the team taking on the Arizona Cardinals on the road at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Although newcomer Marshawn Lynch didn’t make his debut for the Raiders, he made headlines with his actions on the sideline. The ever controversial Lynch chose to sit for the […]

The Oakland Raiders have gone from a perennial bottom-feeder in the NFL to arguably one of the best offensive forces in the league in only a few years time with Derek Carr leading the way. This year the team may take the next step with the addition of Marshawn Lynch, but the debut of the […]

The New England Patriots enter the 2017 NFL season as the overall favorite to repeat as Super Bowl champions. The Patriots’ front office did its best to ensure this by adding speedy wide receiver Brandin Cooks and re-signing the core of its free agents in the offseason. Quarterback Tom Brady will even have his favorite […]

The Oakland Raiders bought a full-page ad in today’s San Francisco Chronicle in support of their neighbor team, the Golden State Warriors, deed which has happened for the third-straight year after reaching the NBA Finals. The ad features Draymond Green celebrating and flexing his biceps, along with Raiders late-owner Al Davis‘ slogan: “Just win baby” and a […]

Draymond Green has been vocally irate at the Oakland Raiders‘ decision to move to Las Vegas, urging Raider Nation to boycott the rest of the games, given that they’re forced to play in O.co Coliseum for another two seasons before their eventual move in 2020. “I won’t attend a game… I feel like all fans […]

It’s been a long and winding road, but we’ve finally made it to the NFL’s Wild Card playoffs. On Saturday, one of the best tournaments in sports will finally kick off. Unfortunately, injuries to key players have dimmed the excitement for a few teams. The Raiders‘ grand return to the postseason after 14 years away […]

What was supposed to be a glorious return to the postseason after 14 years away has now become quite gloomy for the Raiders. On Saturday, starting quarterback and MVP candidate Derek Carr broke his fibula, keeping him out for at least six weeks, and possibly more. As a result, a team once on the short […]

Time flies by when you having fun. It’s hard to believe, but we’re already in the final week of the regular season, and there are plenty of NFL playoff scenarios left to sort out. A lot was decided in Week 16, though. The Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts, and Denver Broncos were all eliminated […]

When Derek Carr dislocated his right pinkie a few weeks back, every Oakland Raiders fan held their breath. The franchise was in full pursuit of their first postseason appearance in 14 years (which they clinched this Sunday); the thought of losing Carr was too much to bear. Luckily, Carr came back into that game and […]

As the Raiders‘ stadium search approaches a possible conclusion, Oakland is making a final stand to keep their football team. But, according to one NFL executive, it’s too late. Earlier this week, Oakland city and county officials approved the opening of negotiations with an investment group that wants to build a $1.3 billion stadium. The […]

The Raiders had a number of chances to come back and tie the Chiefs in the fourth quarter of last night’s game. Even though they reached the red zone later, their best opportunity might’ve come from their own 28-yard line. With the AFC West lead on the line, Oakland faced a 3rd down with over […]

The Houston Texans currently boast a 6-3 record, good for first in the AFC South. But, there are still serious questions about their current quarterback situation. This offseason, the Texans signed free agent Brock Osweiler to a four-year, $72 million deal. He’s struggled to live up to the hype, which shouldn’t be taken as an […]

No team is more penalized in the NFL this season than the Oakland Raiders. But, with a 6-2 record, head coach Jack Del Rio isn’t too worried. On Sunday, the Raiders came back late to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime. The victory is their fifth on the road in five away games. After […]

NBA legend and current TNT analyst Charles Barkley recently guested on The NFL Today on CBS and gave his thoughts on a lot of news surrounding the league. Known for speaking his mind without holding back, the basketball Hall of Fame member sounded off on the Oakland Raider’s planned move to Las Vegas. This comes […]

Jack Del Rio needs to work on his phrasing. After his Raiders fell to the Chiefs on Sunday afternoon by a final score of 26-10, Del Rio attempted to compliment the dynamic play of Alex Smith. However, in the process, he completely ripped Smith’s ability to throw the pigskin. From Vic Tafur of the SF […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are becoming closer and closer to a reality. The franchise, which moved from Oakland to Los Angeles before going back to Oakland, is currently searching for a new stadium. Whether it comes in the Bay Area or else where is still up in the air. Sin City appears more than ready […]

Another week, another close victory for the Oakland Raiders. Other than a Week 2 loss to the Falcons, Oakland has a pair of one-point wins over the Saints and Ravens, as well as a one-score victory over the Titans. It hasn’t been easy for the Raiders, but they’re 3-1. It’s their best start since 2002, […]

The Oakland Raiders were extremely highly rated coming into this season.  That was until they gave up the most yards allowed since 1940 (1035 yards) in Weeks 1 and 2. In their defense, they were put up against two gunslingers, Drew Brees and Matt Ryan. Still, that’s not a good excuse with the raw talent they have on […]

Have you ever wondered what it’d be liked to put an NBA player in pads and cleats and let him loose in a Madden game? If you have, then wonder no more, as Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins donned his likeness in the game as a 6-foot-11 running back, weighing a whopping 270 pounds. In […]

The Bay Area sports love is strong with this one. The Oakland Raiders of the NFL bought a full-page advertisement in the Bay Area News Group’s NBA Finals preview special section to support their local NBA team: #Raiders took out this full-page ad in our special section today to support the #Warriors. pic.twitter.com/exX4q0Zk5B — Jimmy […]