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Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis is on the hunt for a new head coach and general manager after firing Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler this season, and he’s keeping the GM search in the AFC West right now, interviewing Denver Broncos executive Kelly Kleine Van Calligan for the job. “The #Raiders interviewed #Broncos executive […]

The NFL offseason is here for the teams not in the playoffs, and questions remain all throughout the league. The Denver Broncos are likely set to move on from Russell Wilson after benching him at the end of the season. So, where does he end up if he leaves Denver? The latest odds have the […]

Black Monday has arrived, and for some, it arrived much sooner than expected. Just after the stroke of midnight, the Atlanta Falcons announced they were firing Arthur Smith just hours after the team lost to the New Orleans Saints 48-17, making another NFL head coaching vacancy. The Washington Commanders were a little more courteous and […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a crucial decision on whether to keep Antonio Pierce as their official head coach. Until that decision is made, the Raiders are looking to keep the coaching staff under him together. At least one team reached out to the Raiders requesting to interview Patrick Graham for defensive coordinator. However, Las […]

Who will be the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders? Antonio Pierce, who took over as interim head coach in 2023, is a candidate. Las Vegas has also been linked to Bill Belichick and Jim Harbaugh. According to Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN, Pierce and Harbaugh are the leading candidates for […]

There remains plenty of uncertainty within the Las Vegas Raiders organization. After finishing with an 8-9 record, falling short of the postseason in the process, the Raiders are now looking for a new head coach, a new general manager, and a search for a new defensive coordinator could soon join that to-do list. Nonetheless, one […]

At a crucial crossroads in their history, the Las Vegas Raiders find themselves on the brink of a decision that could profoundly impact the future of the franchise. Reflecting on a season that failed to meet expectations, one pivotal question arises. Should they maintain the current course or opt for a bold move for a […]

The Las Vegas Raiders started the 2023-24 season in poor positioning, but they finished at 8-9 and second in the AFC West under coach Antonio Pierce.  Jimmy Garoppolo did not have his best season; however, the veteran quarterback Garoppolo reflected on the year with optimism. Jimmy Garoppolo has plenty left to give to the Raiders […]

Regardless of whom the Las Vegas Raiders hire to become their next head coach, they will making a gamble. Though, there might not be a safer candidate for owner Mark Davis to bet on than Jim Harbaugh. As of now, Harbaugh remains committed to Michigan and is focused on his team’s championship clash with Washington, […]

The curtains have started closing for the Las Vegas Raiders’ NFL Playoffs hopes. But, this does not mean that their season completely ended in despair. Maxx Crosby and the rest of the squad have been actively lobbying for Antonio Pierce to get the head coaching job. This plea comes from a point of wanting continuity. […]

After watching their team end its season with a comfortable win over the rival Denver Broncos, fans of the Las Vegas Raiders made it clear they’d like to see interim head coach Antonio Pierce continue to lead the Silver and Black next season on a full-time basis. With quarterback Aidan O’Connell kneeling down to wrap […]

In what has been a chaotic season for the Las Vegas Raiders, Davante Adams has been more than a bright spot on offense. As the Raiders closed out their season against the Denver Broncos in Week 18, Adams etched his name in the NFL record books. Adams recorded his 100th catch and went over 1,000 […]

Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh is being courted by multiple NFL franchises as the head coach prepares to lead his Wolverines team to a national championship appearance. Harbaugh is being approached by the L.A. Chargers and several other NFL teams, per NFL Network. Harbaugh has Michigan football in the national championship for the first time […]

The end of the regular season is approaching, which means the Las Vegas Raiders will conduct its head coaching search soon. However, it sounds like Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby are hoping Antonio Pierce retains the job amid the ongoing rumors involving Jim Harbaugh. Adams and Crosby were both vocal about wanting Pierce to be […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are mourning after announcing the death of former linebacker Jack Squirek, who passed away Friday. Squirek played for the team during their Los Angeles days from 1982-1985, and spent the 1986 season with the Miami Dolphins. Squirek will forever be a franchise legend for making one of the all-time great plays […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are essentially playing for pride in Week 18 after being eliminated from the playoffs. However, it’s going to be a tough task taking down the Denver Broncos after Josh Jacobs’ latest injury update. As it turns out, the superstar running back is officially ruled out for Sunday’s game, according to ESPN’s […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will close out their tumultuous season with a Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Before the Raiders head into battle, Antonio Pierce dropped some insightful injury updates on Kolton Miller and Josh Jacobs. Pierce confirmed that Miller will be active and that the Raiders will have their full offensive line. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are playing out the string in Week 18 against the Denver Broncos, where a win will bring them to a respectable 8-9 and maybe even allow interim head coach Antonio Pierce to keep his job for next season. Rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell has been pretty good, too, after replacing Jimmy Garoppolo, […]

There is still no certainty regarding who will take over the reins as the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. However, Antonio Pierce has led this squad to a lot of success and upsets over teams that were supposedly stronger than them. They just got a win over the Kansas City Chiefs which […]

It is often tricky to gauge the motivations of management and the fan base when their team heads into the final game of the regular season with no postseason aspirations intact. Losing and improving draft placement is a preference for many, but those sentiments are not shared by the people competing for the love of […]

The final week of the regular season is here! The Denver Broncos will go toe-to-toe against the Las Vegas Raiders in an AFC West showdown. Let’s check out our NFL odds series where our Broncos-Raiders prediction and pick will be revealed. Despite defeating the Los Angeles Chargers by a score of 16-9 last weekend, the Broncos […]

With the NFL regular season about to wrap up, there are sure to be multiple head coaching jobs available next week once the 18 non-playoff teams evaluate their seasons and plan for the future. One team that may not have an opening is the Las Vegas Raiders, despite making Josh McDaniels the first fired head […]

The 2023 Las Vegas Raiders were a classic case of too little, too late. After a 3-5 start to the season that culminated with the firing of head coach Josh McDaniels after a disastrous Monday Night loss to the Detroit Lions, the Raiders have stabilized and found an identity under interim head coach Antonio Pierce. […]

There are sure to be plenty of NFL head coaching jobs available next week once the 18 non-playoff teams evaluate their seasons and plan for the future. One job that may not be open is the Las Vegas Raiders, despite making Josh McDaniels the first fired head coach of the 2023 season. Then-Raiders linebackers coach […]

The 2023 NFL season has been a tumultuous journey for the Las Vegas Raiders. It ultimately culminated in their elimination from playoff contention. Despite starting the season with high expectations, the team’s performance has been riddled with setbacks and disappointing outcomes. From challenges in their personnel signings to key injuries, the Raiders have encountered obstacles […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are out of playoff contention after suffering a painful 23-20 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on the road on Sunday. The loss gets harder for Las Vegas to accept, particularly because of what appeared to be a bad call by the officials during a crucial moment in the contest when they […]

The Las Vegas Raiders experienced a heart-wrenching defeat at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season. This setback not only shattered the Raiders’ aspirations for a postseason appearance but also added a bitter touch to their overall performance. As the dust settles on this pivotal game, it becomes […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will not be playing beyond the regular season after suffering a gut-wrenching 23-20 road loss to Gardner Minshew and the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. With that setback, Las Vegas got eliminated from playoff contention and will just have to settle for a record guaranteed to stay under .500 by the end […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was doubtful heading into Sunday’s Week 17 clash against the Indianapolis Colts and is not going to play because of a quad injury, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. While the Raiders held out some hope Jacobs could return to play this weekend, he didn’t practice all week […]

It’s interesting that this is the point we’re at. Week 17 of the 2023 regular season, and it’s the Baltimore Ravens who have the best record in the NFL and the second-best odds to win Super Bowl LVIII. It’s not so much that it’s a surprise that the Ravens, as presently configured, are in this spot. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a 4-3 record under interim head coach Antonio Pierce heading into a crucial Week 17 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. And while the team’s playoff chances are dwindling, the improvement of the team’s defense has been tangible. Check out some of the Raiders’ defensive ranks since Pierce took over for […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who has sat out their previous two games due to a quad injury, is now in line to miss his third straight game. The Raiders will meet the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17 on Sunday, and Jacobs has been officially listed as “doubtful” for the game–which means that […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are coming off back-to-back big victories as they push toward a playoff birth when they head out on the road to Indianapolis to take on the Colts in a pivotal AFC matchup. We’re here to share our NFL odds series, make a Raiders-Colts prediction, and pick while highlighting the key matchups. […]

Two years ago, the National Football League lost a once-in-a-generation icon… John Madden was someone whose oversized impact on the game of football cannot possibly be properly explained away in just a few hundred words like I’ll be attempting to do here, but that won’t prevent me from trying. Fortunately, I got a little bit […]

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce continues to make a compelling case that he should be hired as the Raiders’ next coach. The Raiders have won two consecutive games over their division opponents, starting with a dominant 63-21 thrashing of the Los Angeles Chargers followed by a 20-14 victory over the Kansas City […]

The NFL has undergone many changes since 1989, when the 49ers defeated the Bengals led by Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and other legendary players. Monday’s Christmas Day Raiders vs. Chiefs showcase produced memorable moments, including a troll-job  by defensive back Jack Jones on Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes after a key play. Ex-Rams and NFL legend […]

Christmas came right in time for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Antonio Pierce-led squad may have struggled with Aidan O’Connell through the first half but they made a way to comeback through their defensive unit. It put Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in such a conundrum that they now have to recalibrate. Jack […]

The Las Vegas Raiders started out the season in disappointing fashion. Since then, they’ve managed to scratch and claw their way back to respectability. The Raiders are 7-8 on the season, two games behind the Kansas City Chiefs in the win column and tied with the Broncos for second place. While a playoff berth is […]

Antonio Pierce’s impact on the Las Vegas Raiders can easily be quantified by looking at his win-loss record as the Raiders interim head coach. Under Pierce, the Raiders are 4-3 and still mathematically alive for a playoff berth. In the season and a half prior, under former head coach Josh McDaniels, the Raiders were 9-16. […]