Jon Gruden is one of seven NFL head coaches with final say on personnel matters, including the draft. That puts the fate of Raiders GM Mike Mayock and the draft in Gruden’s hands.
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 need someone who will keep opposing offensive coordinators and quarterbacks up at night. Parsons has that kind of ability.
Raiders general manager Mike Mayock says the maturation of Henry Ruggs and Damon Arnette is one key to the team’s improvement in 2021.
The family of George Floyd on Wednesday expressed gratitude and understanding for the Raiders’ “I Can Breathe” tweet on Tuesday.
Cornerback Rasul Douglas made 11 starts and finished with a career-high 62 tackles with nine pass breakups last season for the Carolina Panthers.
The rookie season on Tanner Muse was wiped out by a painful toe injury. But the Clemson product is on target for a full return, and he can’t wait.
Raiders mailbag: Sheldon Richardson and Richard Sherman are on the market and fit Gus Bradley’s system perfectly. Are the Raiders interested?
The good news is a deep draft class at tackle offers options in the first three rounds. But the longer the Raiders wait, the more the odds shrink of finding a starter.
Players cited ongoing concerns over COVID-19 for the outcome of the vote, which came after players spent the last two days contemplating their position,
Arden Key started 14 games at defensive end last season, making 15 tackles, including two for loss. Maurice Hurst Jr. started 11 games at tackle, finishing with 27 tackles.
After a series of meetings on Wednesday, the Raiders will sleep on things before taking a vote on whether to participate in OTAs.
NFLPA president JC Tretter and union leaders have begun urging players to avoid OTAs for various reasons, including continued concerns over COVID-19.
Even with the signing of Karl Joseph, the Raiders have needs at the safety position. Two players, Jevon Holland of Oregon and Richie Grant of Central Florida, could be the answer.
MGM Resorts president and CEO Bill Hornbuckle said Saturday the company is working with Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak to open Allegiant Stadium at full capacity this season.
In this week’s Raiders mailbag, fans have questions about acquiring Richard Sherman and the pressure Jon Gruden is feeling to make the playoffs.