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Alongside new head coach Antonio Pierce, the Las Vegas Raiders hired a new general manager in Tom Telesco. Moving from the Los Angeles Chargers to the Raiders, Telesco made sure to bring some old friends with him. Las Vegas has hired JoJo Wooden as senior director of player personnel, the team announced. The executive served […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are headed towards a free agency crossroads with star running back Josh Jacobs. Before the franchise tag deadline, the Raiders have devised their Jacobs plan. Las Vegas will try to re-sign Jacobs, but they don’t plan on franchise tagging him, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. If Jacobs were to receive the […]

Recently, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce and the team made a big move by opting to hire former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy for the same position, per ESPN. Getsy takes over a Raiders offense that was shaky at best throughout much of the 2023-24 NFL season, mired by injuries, public player […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have some clearly defined needs in the 2024 NFL Draft, starting with quarterback. Antonio Pierce’s team also needs help on the offensive line, with three starters becoming free agents, and on defense at cornerback and defensive tackle. Due to these needs, the two sneaky good players the Raiders must take in […]

The NFL offseason is here and it is going to be a busy one for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders want to find a way to get into the postseason, and they are making some new hires to get ready for the 2024 season. Las Vegas just made a big move on Tuesday as […]

As the NFL offseason ramps up, the Las Vegas Raiders stand at a critical crossroads. Following a promising start to the 2023 season, the team stumbled down the stretch. They ended with an 8-9 record and narrowly missed the playoffs. Nevertheless, with strategic signings in free agency, the Raiders can reinforce their roster and mount […]

Head coach Antonio Pierce and the Las Vegas Raiders are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly important offseason as it pertains to the future direction of the franchise. Pierce was named the team’s full time head coach earlier this offseason after taking over for the team midway through this past […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been suspended two games for violating the NFL’s Performance Enhancing Substances Policy, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. “The policy violation is related to him using a prescribed medication without having a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption, per sources,” Schefter wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Garoppolo will be suspended for […]

Sabrina Ionescu is arguably the biggest names in women’s sports, as the WNBA star has already had quite an impressive career with the New York Liberty. Through just four seasons, Ionescu is already a two-time All-Star, and she set the single-season three-point record in her fourth season in the league, which is wildly impressive. Ionescu’s […]

The Las Vegas Raiders officially hired Antonio Pierce to be their full-time head coach earlier this offseason after his success in his interim role last season, and he is currently in the process of filling in his staff. That has led him to a reunion of sorts with a former Raiders assistant who has a […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce was on the show “The Pivot Podcast” with Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder where he talked about how he talks to his top players like stars Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby. He said candidly to the hosts of the podcast that while they are all cool […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl 58 champions after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in a thrilling overtime finish on Sunday night. Patrick Mahomes delivered once again and was named Super Bowl MVP, and the celebrations are on for the Chiefs. However, leading up to the Super Bowl, Chiefs coach Andy Reid revealed the […]

The Green Bay Packers duo of Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams absolutely ruled the league when everything was working out. Sadly, both had to part ways with the wide receiver heading to the Las Vegas Raiders and the quarterback moving on to the New York Jets. There is still hope of a reunion. However, it […]

There’s at least mutual interest between Josh Jacobs and the Las Vegas Raiders on the veteran running back re-signing with his longtime team in free agency this summer. One major potential sticking point? Pretty much the same contract negotiation dynamics that prompted Jacobs to hold out until two weeks before kickoff of the 2023 season. “The […]

The 2024 NFL draft has a couple of buyers and sellers in the Top 10. It’s been reported that the No. 3 pick owned by the New England Patriots could be on sale. Some of the buyers mentioned are the Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, and Atlanta Falcons. The quarterback position runs the NFL and […]

It’s probably safe to assume that Tom Brady’s career as an NFL player is over. A year after officially retiring from the game, fans still weren’t sure if Brady would return as a player. His last season showed that he still had the skills and the mind to play, after all. However, it seems like […]

Davante Adams faced criticism back in early October 2022 after shoving a photographer when the Las Vegas Raiders lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 30-29. It was an incident that happened so long ago that many forgot about it. However, the NFL has finally made its ruling on the situation. Adams won’t face any discipline […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are kicking off a new era in 2024. After a typically tumultuous, disappointing start led to the midseason dismissals of head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, the Raiders have started fresh early in the offseason by hiring interim coach Antonio Pierce and former Los Angeles Chargers general manager […]

As Antonio Pierce takes over the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching role full-time, he was expected to have Kliff Kingsbury as his offensive coordinator. But after Kingsbury decided to change his mind, Pierce had an ice-cold response. After it was announced that Kingsbury would join the Raiders, he instead changed course and took the vacant […]

The Las Vegas Raiders stand at a pivotal juncture as they approach the 2024 NFL offseason. With crucial decisions looming regarding their roster, the team’s management must navigate the delicate balance between talent acquisition and financial prudence. As the Raiders strive to solidify their position as formidable contenders in the upcoming season, the imminent player […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce has created the most excitement the organization has seen in years. The Raiders field some of the best talent in the NFL at certain positions, but they haven’t been highlighted, due to poor team play. After taking over as the interim head coach in 2023, Pierce was given […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping for a better season under new coach Antonio Pierce in 2024-2025. For now, they’ll have to be content watching their AFC West rivals the Kansas City Chiefs take on the 49ers in the Super Bowl. A new offensive coordinator for Sin City’s team was discussed after Kliff Kingsbury headed […]

Before signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, Jakobi Meyers wanted to remain with the New England Patriots. However, Bill Belichick and the Patriots had a firm number they weren’t willing to compromise on. The veteran wide receiver said that the Patriots’ offer to him was $1 million short of the contract he received from the Raiders; […]

Magic Johnson knows a thing or two about dishing out assists. His 10,141 assists are 7th-most in NBA history. And now, all of these years later, Magic can’t help himself but falling into old habits. Only this time around, it wasn’t a no-look dish to James Worthy on a fast-break or a picture-perfect entry pass […]

The Las Vegas Raiders failed to come to terms with Kliff Kingsbury to be their new offensive coordinator. However, it doesn’t look like fans will need to wait much longer to find out who their offensive play-caller will be. Las Vegas is reportedly close to hiring former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy for the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ search for a new offensive coordinator is not over after all. Despite prior reports indicating that a deal was essentially done, USC senior offensive analyst and former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury is withdrawing his name from consideration, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Kingsbury’s appeal lied in his ability to help […]

On Friday, it was announced that actor Carl Weathers, known for his roles in the Rocky franchise as well as other films like Happy Gilmore and Predator, had passed away peacefully at his home, per CNN. Weathers was perhaps most synonymous with the fictional boxer Apollo Creed, Rocky Balboa’s nemesis turned friend in the iconic franchise, but […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a busy offseason after choosing to keep Antonio Pierce as the head coach. They made a splash hire at offensive coordinator after reeling in Kliff Kingsbury as the new offensive coordinator. After all that, the franchise has made another head-turning coaching hire. Vegas is hiring former running back of […]

The Las Vegas Raiders struggled badly on the offensive side of the ball in 2023, and if the team is going to improve on the 8-9 record it had last season, the offense has to show it can move the ball consistently and put points on the scoreboard. New head coach Antonio Pierce has not […]

There were eight NFL head coaching jobs that came open this season, and now they’re all filled up, giving all 32 teams their head coach for the 2024 season. Out of those eight hirings, the biggest name out of those is Jim Harbaugh coming from the University of Michigan to join the Los Angeles Chargers […]

Entering the 2024 NFL offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders are on a mission to fortify their roster and mount a serious playoff campaign. Following back-to-back playoff absences, the Raiders are keen on making significant roster adjustments. Among their priorities is shoring up the quarterback position, and seeking a lasting solution. Alongside quarterback considerations, the Raiders […]

Maxx Crosby is taking advantage of the lengthy offseason to get back in shape. The Las Vegas Raiders’ defensive star has made the decision to forego the Pro Bowl. Instead, Will Anderson from the Houston Texans will have to take his place. There is an underlying reason for this and it is more than understandable. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a new head coach, and it’s none other than former NFL champion Antonio Pierce. With the team in offseason mode, Pierce is now tasked to assemble the coaching staff he’ll be going to battle with in 2024. While a number of coordinator candidates stand out, one name in particular is […]

Sunday’s win over the Baltimore Ravens has given the Kansas City Chiefs a chance at another Super Bowl. On the outside, the Chiefs looked like a force to be reckoned with as they bested the AFC’s top-seeded team to claim the Conference Championship. However, things didn’t always go as planned throughout the season. The reason […]

The Las Vegas Raiders enter 2024 in search of their identity. With Antonio Pierce now at the helm full-time, the team faces several critical areas to address during the upcoming offseason. Specifically, their focus must be on fortifying the secondary and bolstering the linebacking corps. Raiders’ 2023 Season Recap The 2023 season marked a significant […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have their general manager and head coach going into the offseason in Antonio Pierce and Tom Telesco. Antonio Pierce secured the full-time head coaching job after an impressive stint as the interim head coach after Josh McDaniels was fired in 2023, and in his press conference after being named the full-time […]

While the Las Vegas Raiders have their head coach in Antonio Pierce, there are still question marks surrounding the quarterback position. One option for the Raiders would be to take a page out of the Denver Broncos’ playbook. Las Vegas has been named a potential destination for Russell Wilson, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The […]

With Antonio Pierce locked in as head coach and Tom Telesco as general manager, the Las Vegas Raiders are now focused on building out their coaching staff. As the Raiders look for a spark on offense, they have surprisingly turned to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Las Vegas is interviewing Steelers quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan for their […]

Kliff Kingsbury is gaining a lot of steam in potentially returning to the NFL, this time as an offensive coordinator. He previously had interviews with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears, although the Bears decided to hire Shane Waldron for the position. Now, the Las Vegas Raiders are bringing in Kingsbury for an OC […]