On Monday, after 16 seasons of chasing quarterbacks and making offensive linemen look silly, the former Indianapolis Colts star returned to his adopted hometown to sign a one-day contract to retire with the Colts.
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Here’s Review-Journal NFL writer Gilbert Manzano’s second mock draft with the NFL draft only a few days away. The first round opens Thursday.
This officially won’t be a contract year for Amari Cooper. Still, he has something to prove.
The Raiders sure don’t resemble a team preparing to draft a cornerback in the first round.
The photo shows him standing with his arm around his daughter and with the gun in his other hand, next to his daughter’s date.
For a second straight draft, the Raiders will pay homage to their future home in Las Vegas.
Former Pahranagat Valley football coach Ken Higbee, charged last April with a 225-count criminal complaint that includes forgery, misconduct and theft, had his case thrown out of the Seventh Judicial District Court in Lincoln County, the Review-Journal learned Monday.
Las Vegas oddsmakers, taking action on the NFL draft for the second consecutive year, opened the total number of quarterbacks to be drafted in the first round at 5 (minus 110) and the price has since climbed to minus 145.
Vegas Nation video host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken look at special teams
Ohio State’s Denzel Ward is widely regarded as the top cornerback in the NFL draft. If available at the No. 10 pick, the Raiders might be tempted to couple him with former college teammate Gareon Conley.
Former Washington defensive tackle Vita Vea is expected to be selected Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft. He’s an option for the Raiders with the No. 10 pick.
No NFL team made more March roster transactions than the Raiders. That activity might force more moves in April.
Oakland probably will address its blind-side concerns at the draft. But will coach Jon Gruden and general manager Reggie McKenzie select a tackle in the first round or wait until the later rounds?
An insider told me that the NFL already is considering locations in Las Vegas for its draft. The Raiders’ new stadium is the obvious choice, but there is one location that screams Las Vegas — an upgraded Fremont Street.
Vegas Nation video host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken look at the Raiders secondary
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