Raiders owner Mark Davis has tried several approaches to find the right coach, from hiring the hot-shot coordinator to reaching back into the franchise’s past.
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The Raiders are searching for a general manager to replace Tom Telesco, who was fired by team owner Mark Davis after one season and a 4-13 record.
The Raiders have reached out to three general manager candidates after completing their first set of coaching interviews.
The Raiders added a seventh name to their list of coaching candidates Monday. It’s the second candidate they’ve asked to speak to within their division.
The team’s annual Impact Playbook highlights several aspects of the Raiders’ community work and charitable contributions.
This game presents the biggest coaching challenge for Jon Gruden since he left the broadcasting booth. His team is young, and its confidence was badly shaken last weekend.
While slot corner Lamarcus Joyner is set to return on Sunday, the Raiders could be without right tackle Trent Brown against the Chiefs.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is still looking for his first win at Arrowhead Stadium. The Raiders have not won in Kansas City since 2012.
A week after allowing 34 points to the Jets, the Raiders defense has to counter the vaunted Chiefs offense.
Raiders owner Mark Davis was a member of the volunteer crew at Piero’s Italian Restaurant as the Raiders will formally become the Las Vegas Raiders either in five weeks or after their final playoff game.
The tight end has seen his numbers dip after a phenomenal start as defenses focus on shutting down the Raiders’ top target.
Hunter Renfrow and Derek Carr had uncanny chemistry, especially on third downs. Replicating that will be a challenge for the Raiders.
The NFL, understanding the importance of Sunday’s AFC West matchup between the Chiefs and Raiders, flexed it to the late afternoon time slot to feature it as the CBS national game of the week.
After hearing his share of criticism for his failures in cold weather, Derek Carr went sleeveless at practice on Thursday in spite of temperatures in the 40s.
The Raiders saw a three-game win streak snapped by the New York Jets and will face division rival Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.