Bill King, Greg Papa and Brent Musburger leave behind quite a broadcasting legacy for new radio play-by-play man Jason Horowitz.
Vincent Bonsignore
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
The Raiders will open their season Sunday at the Los Angeles Chargers. Fans not only are eager to start the Josh McDaniels’ era but also have questions.
On his approach to his new job, Jason Horowitz says “you describe greatness as greatness, whether it’s the Raiders or, in this weekend’s case, the Chargers.”
The Raiders never expected to master coach Josh McDaniels’ complete playbook by the season opener, so expect a condensed version for Sunday’s opener against the Chargers.
In an otherwise weak division, Tom Brady, the bevy of weapons he has and a stingy defense should be enough to claim another division title.
The Rams remain loaded on both sides of the ball, led by wide receiver Cooper Kupp, And of course, Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey lead a stingy defense.
Curiosity is great about what the addition of Davante Adams means to Derek Carr and the Raiders in an offense now led by new coach Josh McDaniels.
It’s inevitable there will be some surprises when the Raiders play the Chargers on Sunday. Managing them will be the key.
Talent abounds as four of the league’s best 12 or so quarterbacks will be behind center, including the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes.
The Raiders finally are a team that can look opponents in the eye confident they can compete on a talent-for-talent basis.
Raiders standout tight end Darren Waller, who returned to practice last week, made it clear Tuesday that he will play Sunday in the season opener against the Chargers.
The Raiders have added veteran defensive lineman Kyle Peko to practice squad
Nate Hobbs, Tre’von Moehrig, Foster Moreau and Tyron Johnson have emerged as potential difference-makers for this Raiders team.
All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams quickly learned that the Raiders have so many talented receivers, every passing option is viable on every play.
Raiders fans have questions about the offensive line, buy-in to Josh McDaniels and the roles of the wide receivers.