Vegas Nation’s Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill recap the Las Vegas Raiders dressing in full pads for the first time at training camp in Henderson on Monday, giving head coach Jon Gruden a great birthday gift. Defensive End Maxx Crosby spoke on what it’s like to have Rod Marinelli as the new defensive line coach(Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Nation’s Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill report from Raiders training camp after hearing defensive coordinator Paul Guenther speak about the influx of talent the roster has and discuss who the coaches are raving about after getting early looks at the players on the field in Henderson. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Many people still question if the Raiders should have drafted defensive end Clelin Ferrell as high as they did in 2019. Ferrell says it doesn’t matter what the “haters” say, he knows his worth to the team and is ready to prove it in year two.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden discusses how the players they acquired in the offseason help them improve on defense and some of his expectations for his defensive line. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A look back at the Raiders 2019 Draft Class and an assessment of their production last season. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A look back at what the team of Gruden and Mayock did in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft and what qualities they looked for in players when evaluating them and what went into their decisions to select who they did. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
While the season may not have gone as the team would have liked, the Raiders understand that they have a solid foundation for their new home. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders nominated linebacker Tahir Whitehead for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for his contributions on and off the field.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden knew once he took over the team that there needed to be changes made regarding player contracts and the teams salary cap. The Raiders have since then brought in a ton of young talented players to play alongside veterans that will put all of them in a position to shine.
The Raiders are hoping rookie defensive end Clelin Ferrell cotniues to improve on his recent game performances. LaMarcus Joyner is out for Sunday’s game against the Bengals. Daryl Worley and Nevin Lawson look fill the gap left by the injured defensive back.
The Raiders beat the Chargers 26-24 in their second game in 5 days. Once again Karl Joseph and the Raiders defense came up big sealing, the game on an interception. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders beat the Charges 26-24 in the Thursday Night Football divisional matchup. The defense played a huge part in the win, as safety Erik Harris nabbed two interceptions for his team including a pick-six. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang break down the win and how the defense really stepped up against a division rival.
The Raiders continue to struggle against elite-level quarterbacks and lost to the Texans last week. The Raiders finally return to the RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland to face off against the Lions. Review-Journal sports columnist Ed Graney and host Heidi Fang go over what the Raiders need to do to guarantee a win against the Lions.
When the Raiders take on the Texans this Sunday in Houston there will be seven former Clemson Tigers taking the field, including the Texans’ dynamic quarterback, Deshaun Watson. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden spoke about the players who are dealing with injuries and what he has seen out of rookie Clelin Ferrell so far this season. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders are enjoying some much needed time off after the team’s win in London. The bye week comes at a time when multiple Raiders players could use the days off to recover from various injuries. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto and Raiders beat writer Myles Simmons discuss who the Raiders are hoping will be healthy enough to make the next two road trips.
The Raiders locked up an important win at home against a divisional opponent when they battled past the Denver Broncos, 24-16 on Monday Night Football. Rookie running back Josh Jacobs led the offense with over 100 yards from scrimmage and a pair of touchdowns. The defense stood tall and collected three sacks, one was secured by rookie defensive end Clelin Ferrell.
As the Raiders 2019 debut on Monday Night Football nears, get geared up for the season by checking out five defensive players to watch. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Prior to the announcement being made that the Oakland Raiders would be featured on Hard Knocks on HBO, head coach Jon Gruden hinted that maybe the team would be on the show and said he would not talk to his brother, Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden, again.
The Oakland Raiders made a pair of trades to gain some value in the remaining rounds of the NFL Draft. The Review-Journal’s Michael Gehlken and Heidi Fang break down those moves, what positions the Raiders could look to fill in the coming rounds and more at the conclusion of day 2 of the 2019 NFL Draft.
The Oakland Raiders selected Clemson cornerback Trayvon Mullen with the no. 40 overall pick in the second round. Mullen says his teammate Clelin Ferrell’s work ethic is unparalleled. (Heidi Fang / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Josh Jacobs, Clelin Ferrell and Johnathan Abram talk about the rich culture and tradition the Raiders organization is built on and what it means to them to be a Raider. (Heidi Fang / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Running back Josh Jacobs recalls a confrontation he had with a Clemson defender. Clelin Ferrell and Johnathan Abram chime in on their past meetings with Jacobs.
Running back Josh Jacobs was homeless. Defensive end Clelin Ferrell lost his father at 13-years-old. Safety Johnathan Abram has a daughter he wants to provide for. The Raiders first-round picks talk about how their past experiences fuel them to push through adversity.
With the Oakland Raiders moving to Las Vegas in the 2020 season, the team’s 2019 draft picks – Clelin Ferrell, Josh Jacobs and Johnathan Abram – talk about what they imagine it’ll be like to play in a state-of-the-art stadium
The Oakland Raiders have chosen their first three draft picks and have left some fans scratching their heads. Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken and Heidi Fang break down the new recruits for the team.
The Oakland had 3 first round picks in this years NFL Draft. Ed Graney breaks down the picks from Nashville.
The Oakland Raiders selected Clemson DE Clelin Ferrell, RB Josh Jacobs and Safety Johnathan Abram with their no. 4, 24 and 27 pick, respectively. Head coach Jon Gruden and GM Mike Mayock break down why they chose their picks and what they expect from them.
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and GM Mike Mayock speak to the media after round one of the 2019 NFL Draft.
LVRJ sports columnist Ed Graney spoke with Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney in Nashville about the Raiders decision to draft DB Clelin Ferrell with the No. 4 pick.
