Josh McDaniels has already begun getting to know Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, with whom he has started a dialogue that is heavy on life and family and short on X’s and O’s.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
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.
For various reasons, including the potential availability of wide receiver Davante Adams, the Raiders are waiting on word about the future of Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
The Raiders will play the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Hall of Fame game. Cliff Branch, who was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame, will be honored in Canton at same time.
For Derek Carr, his calling as a preacher is as strong as his passion to play football. As both callings blossom, so too does his ability to balance the two.
Speaking for first time since Raiders coaching change, Derek Carr talked about building a relationship with the team’s new leadership team and a potential new contract.
Raiders fans have plenty of questions on the eve of the combine and free agency, including whether new coach Josh McDaniels faces a challenge getting his players to buy into his vision.
The Raiders have significant needs at offensive line and wide receiver, and several quality players at those positions will be available in free agency.
Raiders coach Josh McDaniels continues to round out his staff with the hiring of Kennedy Polamalu as running backs coach. He spent the past five seasons with the Vikings.
Offensive lineman Jordan Meredith was with the Los Angeles Rams in training camp last season but cut at the end of training camp.
From the NFL draft to free agency, the Raiders have plenty of decisions to make as they try to lift the franchise to another level. And fans are curious.
Frank Okam played for four teams in a six-year NFL career and has been coaching since 2014. He was an assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers last season.
Cornerback Cre’Von LeBlanc has been in the NFL since 2016 and has played for three teams, but had no regular-season appearances last season.
The Raiders haven’t announced coach Josh McDaniels’ assistants, but here’s a look at what he’s done since being hired two weeks ago as he works toward completing his staff.
Antonio Pierce most recently was Arizona State’s defensive coordinator, associate head coach and recruiting coordinator before resigning two weeks ago.
Cooper Kupp’s TD catch with 1:25 remaining and Aaron Donald’s pressure on Joe Burrow on the Bengals’ final drive forced an incompletion and sealed the win.
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