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Las Vegas Raiders star receiver Davante Adams ruffled some feathers with his recent Derek Carr-Aaron Rodgers comparison. And the 29-year-old is not backing down from his hot take. Adams told CBS Sports on Friday that there would be an adjustment when you go “from Hall of Famer to Hall of Famer.” Social media was set […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is still the top option on the ground for his team, but he will be entering a crucial phase in his stint with the team, as he now has no contractual obligation with the AFC West franchise beyond the 2022 NFL season. That is after the Raiders opted […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams raised more than a few eyebrows after he compared Derek Carr to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. When speaking about the transition from playing with Rodgers to Carr, Adams said that some adjustment is always required when you shift from a Hall of Fame QB to another […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made one of the biggest moves of the NFL off-season when they traded for star wide receiver, Davante Adams. With their decision to give quarterback Derek Carr a contract extension, they firmly believe that they are in a position to win now.  Between their talented defensive front, which is headlined by […]

Over the opening months of the offseason, numerous teams went all out to revamp their wide receiver corps, including the Las Vegas Raiders. Out of the five wideouts who recorded at least 200 snaps played for the Raiders last season, only Hunter Renfrow (758) will feature in Las Vegas’ offense this year. Raiders general manager […]

After just three seasons in the NFL, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has emerged as a pass rusher who no offensive lineman would want to face off with at the line of scrimmage. Crosby has created havoc in the backfield over his early run with the Raiders, recording 25.0 sacks in 49 games […]

Davante Adams is preparing to play his first season alongside Derek Carr on the Las Vegas Raiders. The wide receiver is amongst the best in the game. However, it could be difficult to transition from Aaron Rodgers to Carr. Adams commented on what he expects from the QB change, per CBS Sports HQ. “Any time […]

Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby has quickly skyrocketed to that of the NFL elite.  After finishing second in Rookie of the Year voting in 2019, Crosby has become a household name. Now, as he enters year four, expectations will be at an all-time high. But Crosby is adamant about keeping his eyes on […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were quite active in bolstering their roster over the opening months of the offseason. Among the more notable moves that Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler made was bringing in wide receiver Demarcus Robinson. The Raiders and Robinson came to terms on a mere one-year deal during the opening month of this […]

The Las Vegas Raiders shockingly made the playoffs last season. A postseason bid for Derek Carr, Maxx Crosby and company seemed unlikely not just because of their roster but also because of the numerous bumps in the road. Henry Ruggs III’s drunk-driving incident and Jon Gruden’s resignation following the uncovering of homophobic, sexist and racist […]

America is still torn apart from the horrific incident that took place in Uvalde, Texas. 19 children and two teachers were killed in a shooting that could have been completely avoided with proper laws set in place. However, many were left having to set up the funerals, and apparently, former Las Vegas Raiders running back […]

A couple of Las Vegas Raiders players in running back Kenyan Drake and offensive lineman Denzelle Good have received some great news, as they are reportedly now cleared to take part in the team’s training camp, according to Vinny Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal (h/t Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk). In his first […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made a massive addition to their receiving core this offseason. They traded two draft picks to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for Davante Adams. And that move may benefit one of their more underrated receivers a ton. The Raiders inked Hunter Renfrow to a two-year, $32 million contract extension last […]

Training camp is beginning to go underway as the new season is quickly approaching. Rosters are finalized for the most part as each franchise prepares for another year of football. The Las Vegas Raiders received an uplifting update regarding Darren Waller amid contract extension talks that will surely excite the fanbase. According to Ian Rapoport, […]

It’s been over two years since Kobe Bryant passed away. But the Los Angeles Lakers icon still has his imprints on the the sporting world – and not just in basketball. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is just one of thousands of professional athletes that the Mamba has impacted for the better. Carr was […]

Carl Nassib was highly praised for his bravery to come out and reveal to the whole world that he is gay. However, it wasn’t easy, to say the least. In fact, the then-Las Vegas Raiders defensive end admitted he had a lot of fears before making the revelation. Speaking to Good Morning America, the 29-year-old […]

It’s no secret that Davante Adams is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. He’s expected to play a massive role for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022 after linking up with former college teammate Derek Carr. It also appears that Madden NFL 23 thinks Adams is highly elite. Hall of Famer Jerry […]

After a busy offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders are set to enter training camp with a talented roster. It’ll still be a tough road this year, as the AFC West is incredibly stacked. Luckily for Las Vegas, they have plenty of players to evaluate to help generate the best possible team moving forward. For that […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Las Vegas Raiders as the front office has done a great job constructing the roster. Although he hasn’t played since 2020, the franchise will surely miss Richie Incognito as the four-time NFL Pro Bowler has officially announced his retirement. After a long, successful career, the veteran left guard […]

At one point, former Las Vegas Raiders punter Marquette King was arguably the most exciting punter in the NFL. The rare combination of normal punting ability and outstanding athletic ability made him entertaining for all NFL fanbases. His outgoing personality helped catapult the special teams man into the eyes and hearts of football fans everywhere. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up for a big season after the front office acquired some big-name stars to improve the roster. Although they play in a stacked AFC West, Vegas will have a fighting chance throughout the season. Especially considering how excited Derek Carr and Davante Adams are reuniting in the NFL. According […]

The NFL season is right around the corner and the excitement is starting to build. One of the most notable stories across the league has been Davante Adams heading to the Las Vegas Raiders. Adams was traded to the Raiders in exchange for their 2022 first and second-round picks. Adams was unwilling to play under […]

Veteran defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is still a free agent. However, he is receiving interest on the open market. According to NFL USA Today reporter Tyler Dragon, the Browns, Raiders, and Vikings are all rumored to be interested in the 35-year old. Dragon also revealed the timetable for a Suh signing. The Browns are another […]

Former Oakland Raiders No. 1 draft pick JaMarcus Russell is widely considered to be one of the NFL’s most infamous busts. Russell was touted as a future star in the league, but when push come to shove, he fell well short of expectations. In all, Russell lasted three seasons in the NFL. Speaking on the […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Las Vegas Raiders. Although the AFC West is the best division on paper, this franchise will have a fighting chance to make the playoffs. Davante Adams gives Vegas a massive boost on offense while the defense aims to improve with the addition of Chandler Jones. Regardless, they’ll need […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made history on Thursday after hiring Sandra Douglass Morgan as team president. She is the first black woman president in NFL history, obliterating the glass ceiling in the league. However, reports resurfaced of the team firing former president Dan Ventrelle for bringing awareness to a possible hostile work environment. On Friday, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ offense is nothing short of stacked. Davante Adams and Darren Waller are each among the very best at their positions while Hunter Renfrow is emerging as a high-level slot receiver. Derek Carr has tons of options coming into the season but touted running back Josh Jacobs as someone is very excited […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Las Vegas Raiders, as the front office has put together a solid roster for the upcoming season. Now, the franchise makes a big move after hiring Sandra Douglass Morgan as president. With this hire, the organization made NFL history. According to Mick Akers, Morgan is the first black […]

It’s been an exciting offseason for the Las Vegas Raiders as the franchise aims for a deep playoff run. All eyes are on the offense right now as the front office made a big trade to acquire Davante Adams. This roster is shaping up nicely but more attention needs to be given to the defense. […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams will be playing without Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers for the first time in his career in 2022. While Adams will be playing with a former college buddy in Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, there’s still the potential for a drop-off in performance. Consider Packers legend Brett Favre […]

Former Las Vegas Raiders punter Marquette King has finally given up his dream of returning to the league and believes the NFL is a huge culprit for his failed attempts to play again due to racial discrimination. King took to Twitter and revealed his true feelings about the matter: “Not calling it a career just […]

Over the past couple of weeks, multiple players and coaches have paid their respects to now-former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski after he elected to retire from the NFL. Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels is now the latest to laud the career of Gronkowski. McDaniels was Gronkowski’s offensive coordinator for seven […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr can’t stop fawning over new head coach Josh McDaniels. In an interview with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston, Carr opened up about the “genius” of McDaniels. Given the controversial second Raiders tenure of Jon Gruden, Carr’s lavish praise of McDaniels kind of comes off as a subtle jab […]

When news broke that James Harden was opting out of his $47 million player’s option, it drew largely positive reactions from fans of the Sixers and of the NBA in general. Suddenly afforded an opportunity to use the full mid-level exception and the bi-annual exception too if he so sees fits, Daryl Morey has a […]

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller was asked to rank the top-five tight ends in the NFL during an appearance on the All Things Covered podcast. Waller’s number-one tight end was, unsurprisingly, himself. However, there was a surprise further down the list, especially to Baltimore Ravens fans. Ravens tight end Mark Andrews was listed […]

The Las Vegas Raiders recently gave controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick a workout. The Raiders were the first organization to do so in a number of years. When news broke of the workout, the story became a national sensation. The initial reports were that the workout went well, leaving many to wonder if Kaepernick would earn […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are one of the most interesting teams in the NFL. They had one of the better offseasons in the NFL, adding huge names like wide receiver Davante Adams and edge rusher Chandler Jones. Normally, an offseason like that would propel a team to the top of their division. However, the Raiders […]

The Las Vegas Raiders reached the postseason last year for just the second time in two decades last year. However, they were unable to win in the playoffs, dropping to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Divisional Wild Card round. In order to take the next step, it was clear the franchise needed more talent. […]

Ndamukong Suh has developed a reputation as one of the most reliable defensive tackles in the NFL. Suh has a career that spans 12 years dating back to his rookie season in 2010. Despite some controversial plays during his time in the league, Suh has made a Hall of Fame case for himself. But his […]