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The Las Vegas Raiders feature edge rusher Maxx Crosby as the most popular returning player. Brock Bowers also won fans over with his stellar play as a rookie. But Vegas features non-household names earning the hidden gem label here. And all three will play an integral role for the first Pete Carroll led Raiders team. […]

With the Las Vegas Raiders hyped for the upcoming season, amidst the first under head coach Pete Carroll, the one aspect of the veteran that people point out is the energy he brings, despite being 73 years old. After the Raiders’ coach in Carroll left the Seahawks and was out of football for a bit, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made some big changes this offseason, bringing in veteran head coach Pete Carroll to helm the team and landing quarterback Geno Smith in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks. However, the Raiders have also made efforts to keep quality players in Las Vegas. The team signed Maxx Crosby to a massive […]

Seven teams changed head coaches this offseason, while three of those teams also changed general managers. The Las Vegas Raiders fit the latter group. To replace the former combo of Tom Telesco at general manager and Antonio Pearce at head coach, it was clear that new minority owner Tom Brady had a plan. Along with […]

After taking him early in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders hope Ashton Jeanty will turn their franchise around. According to head coach Pete Carroll, Jeanty is well on his way to being the answer. Early in the 2025 offseason, Carroll believes Jeanty is “on point” with where he wants him. With expectations […]

Tom Brady won’t put his fingerprints on the football in 2025 as his playing days are behind him. But his vision has sparked the Las Vegas Raiders, per owner Mark Davis. The franchise owner detailed the impact Brady has delivered immediately with Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Brady may not have full ownership […]

In his new role as Las Vegas Raiders head coach, Pete Carroll admitted why he left the Seahawks organization. And he revealed Tom Brady’s role with the Raiders. Furthermore, Carroll revealed a hopeful influence from Brady in 2025. Carroll said he believes Brady can infuse his winning mentality with the Raiders organization, according to themirror.com. […]

As Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll starts a new era of his career after spending a boatload of seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, there’s no doubt the franchise has important figures, such as former quarterback Tom Brady. With people questioning Brady’s involvement with the Raiders, Carroll provides insight into his role with the […]

With the Las Vegas Raiders’ schedule released for the upcoming season, fans anticipate the first year under new head coach Pete Carroll, after spending an immense amount of time with the Seattle Seahawks. While the Raiders are always looking for additions to the team to make a splash this season, Carroll looks bad on his […]

The Las Vegas Raiders just began their mini-camp with the 2025 rookie class getting involved. With the franchise preparing for the upcoming season, former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch made an appearance at the team’s facilities to reunite with head coach Pete Carroll. Additionally, Lynch got the opportunity to meet first-round rookie Ashton Jeanty. In […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will turn toward 11 newcomers to set the tone for the Pete Carroll era. Ashton Jeanty is already the headliner of this rookie class. Jeanty rose as the perfect move for the Raiders. However, the Silver and Black need more than Jeanty to lead this team. A sleeper prospect will need […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have placed fans on edge during NFL Draft weekend numerous times. Silver and black fans cling to the hope their team doesn’t make a draft blunder. Good news for Raiders nation: Vegas earned high grades for the first Pete Carroll draft. Chad Reuter of the NFL Network handed them an A […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will soon turn to Ashton Jeanty to wear down defenses. Jeanty earned constant praise for landing with the Raiders in the 2025 NFL Draft. But he faced tough questions from a former Raider: Marshawn Lynch. The iconic running back grilled the newest member of the Silver and Black on his Get […]

The Las Vegas Raiders weren’t finished with making personnel moves. Even four days after wrapping up their 2025 NFL Draft class. They even plucked their new assistant general manager from the rival Denver Broncos. New general manager John Spytek officially has his assistant. Brian Stark comes over via the AFC West rivals, with ESPN NFL […]

Under the guidance of new general manager John Spytek and veteran head coach Pete Carroll, the Las Vegas Raiders attacked the 2025 NFL Draft with a clear mission. They needed to fortify the offense around newly acquired quarterback Geno Smith while addressing key losses on defense. They emerged with a class that is not only […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have 11 members of the 2025 NFL Draft class coming to Sin City. Ashton Jeanty leads the new movement here. But there could be room for a 12th rookie. That’s where the undrafted players enter the picture. Pete Carroll has turned to undrafted talent before. Doug Baldwin starred for him when […]

The Las Vegas Raiders passed on Shedeur Sanders multiple times after picking Ashton Jeanty. Vegas and Pete Carroll ultimately settled on a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft. It’s the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Heisman finalist coming over, though. The Raiders decided to draft Cam Miller out of North Dakota State Saturday. The AFC West […]

The Las Vegas Raiders got their guy. Las Vegas drafted Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Jeanty is one of the most exciting players in this year’s draft class and should transform Las Vegas’ offense. Jeanty received a huge compliment from his new head coach on […]

Las Vegas Raiders’ head coach Pete Carroll is already getting the ball rolling. Carroll, who previously was the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, is bringing back his tradition during the NFL Draft, where he gives fans clues on who he will be choosing come draft night. Carroll took his “draft clues” to X using […]

Las Vegas Raiders star edge rusher Maxx Crosby found himself in a pre-draft interview. One that even came with a “weird” angle involving Mason Graham. The same Michigan star projected to land to the Raiders on night one of the 2025 NFL Draft. Graham made the admission to Kay Adams during his appearance on “Up […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will add new layers to their roster starting Thursday night. This 2025 NFL Draft class features potential game changers or busts for every franchise. Including the Silver and Black. Raiders nation, though, enters draft weekend with new intrigue. Pete Carroll is helping make the three-day draft decisions. The Super Bowl winning […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made some big changes this offseason as the team hopes to return to the playoffs after a three-year absence. The Raiders figure to be a run-first team under new head coach Pete Carroll, which has prompted many analysts to assume Las Vegas would target Boise State standout Ashton Jeanty with the […]

Pete Carroll isn’t slowing down, even in the lecture hall. The new Las Vegas Raiders coach continued his star-studded USC leadership class this week by bringing in two massive names: seven-time Super Bowl champ Tom Brady and Trojans basketball phenom JuJu Watkins, per TMZ. The moment Brady’s face lit up the Zoom screen, the classroom […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have nine potential game changers to bring in. All through the 2025 NFL Draft. Incoming quarterback Geno Smith needs weapons. Top rookie Brock Bowers can use receiving help. Vegas can even look into adding depth or trench help for Maxx Crosby. But this draft is more than helping out these three […]

The Las Vegas Raiders come with two options ahead of the April 24 NFL Draft. Stay idle at sixth overall or send shockwaves across the league and trade up in the draft. This is the first major April decision involving the new trio of John Spytek, Pete Carroll, and Tom Brady, all as the new […]

Could Tom Brady shake up the 2025 NFL Draft by pulling off a trade? One insider delivered the stirring prediction the Las Vegas Raiders will be making trade calls. Which alters the future of past starting quarterback Aidan O’Connell. The Raiders already added Geno Smith via trade with the Seattle Seahawks. That March 13 move […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are two weeks away from adding potential cornerstones to build around. The 2025 NFL Draft brings new energy for Silver and Black fans. This time the trio of Tom Brady, John Spytek and Pete Carroll will make roster decisions. All three men are fueling new curiosity and excitement for long suffering […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will soon add future centerpieces later this month via the 2025 NFL Draft. But we’re still in mock draft mode in channeling general manager John Spytek, head coach Pete Carroll and company. This latest mock via the Pro Football Sports Network simulator comes with a stunning loaded lineup. There’s one notable […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made what may have been the most stunning move of the offseason when they swung a trade with the Seattle Seahawks to acquire quarterback Geno Smith. The Raiders only had to send a third-round pick back to Seattle in return, and the move should immediately help them improve heading into 2025. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have an upcoming NFL Draft to get right. The arrival of Pete Carroll as head coach sparks new intrigue for the Silver and Black. Tom Brady and John Spytek re-collaborating again fuels additional excitement ahead of April 24. The Raiders are picked to draft Georgia edge rusher Jalon Walker at No. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have the No. 6 pick in the NFL Draft, and it’s not for certain who they’re thinking about taking at that spot. The Raiders already have their quarterback after trading for Geno Smith, and some of the top options at the position will probably be gone by the time they pick. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a new pair of head coach and quarterback, with Pete Carroll now at the helm of the job on the sidelines and Geno Smith as the projected starter under center for the 2025 NFL season — and likely beyond. Although Smith only has a year left on his current contract, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders delivered an aggressive offseason that won over fans. Personnel hires and free agency moves have slowly rebuilt enthusiasm for fans of the Silver and Black. But now Pete Carroll, Tom Brady, John Spytek and company have the No. 6 pick to address ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Raiders have […]

With the 2025 NFL Draft approaching, NFL mock drafts are starting to take shape, following a key benchmark of the offseason: the NFL Scouting Combine. Before the combine, some players might’ve been mocked higher or lower than where they’ll actually land in the 2025 NFL Draft. However — as a position that raises a lot […]

Unusually, the Geno Smith trade to the Las Vegas Raiders has raised more eyebrows than cheers in the days since the deal occurred. The Raiders and the Seattle Seahawks kicked off the wacky free agency weekend with a shocking move, followed by a multi-year extension for Smith. But was it the right move for the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders turned their attention to bolstering one more needed area Monday. New general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll addressed the secondary in the evening hours of NFL free agency. The franchise is bringing in former Carolina Panthers defender Lonnie Johnson Jr., with Fox NFL insider Jordan Schultz revealing the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have delivered three major defensive line moves during NFL free agency month. The latest completes the reunion hat trick. Malcolm Koonce is coming back to Vegas on a one-year, $12 million deal, per ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler Monday. Koonce agrees to return to the Silver and Black after missing the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders addressed the defensive trenches for the second time this week. This move comes off the heels of Maxx Crosby agreeing to a massive $106.5 million extension with the Raiders. Their newest NFL free agency deal Sunday involves standout defensive tackle Adam Butler. The new regime featuring general manager John Spytek and […]

It didn’t take long for Pete Carroll to start calling in his old troops from the Seattle Seahawks. On Friday, the Las Vegas Raiders made a shocking trade with the Seahawks for quarterback Geno Smith, and it appears that will ironically shut the door on a potential DK Metcalf reunion with Carroll. Metcalf requested a […]