Raiders newcomers up to speed despite chaotic offseason
 
Raiders newcomers up to speed despite chaotic offseason

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden was pleased by the retention of information the newcomers to the organization have shown so far despite the chaotic offseason brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

Derek Carr ‘tired of being disrespected’ – Video
 
Derek Carr ‘tired of being disrespected’ – Video

When asked if he considered opting out this season, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said he feels like he has a lot to prove to himself and is “tired of being disrespected.” Vegas Nation’s Cassie Soto and Ed Graney discuss Carr’s comments.

Raiders games will be without fans in 2020 – VIDEO
 
Raiders games will be without fans in 2020 – VIDEO

Vegas Nation’s Cassie Soto and Vinny Bonsignore discuss why there won’t be fans at Allegiant Stadium in 2020 and what the next course of action may be for Raiders fans. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Walk around Allegiant Stadium – VIDEO
 
Walk around Allegiant Stadium – VIDEO

You can now walk around outside of Allegiant Stadium now that the construction fences have been taken down. (Angus Kelly, Kevin Cannon and Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Gruden says he wants to beat coronavirus “into the ground” – VIDEO
 
Gruden says he wants to beat coronavirus “into the ground” – VIDEO

As Raiders Training Camp got underway amid the coronavirus pandemic, head coach Jon Gruden talked about how the virus has affected people he knows, the NFL, the Raiders and commented on those opting out of the season because of it. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Allegiant Stadium hits substantial completion milestone
 
Allegiant Stadium hits substantial completion milestone

Nine-hundred-and-ninety-three days after the groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 13 2017 on what was then a 62-acre lot of dirt, the $2 billion Allegiant Stadium, home of the Raiders, now holds its own in the Las Vegas skyline.

Raiders Gruden, Ruggs update from training camp – Video
 
Raiders Gruden, Ruggs update from training camp – Video

Raiders head coach Jon Gruden says he has not heard from any of his players on their choice to opt out from playing this season. Meanwhile, rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs says he feels 100 percent himself after suffering from a freak injury back in early June.

Gruden, Ruggs on expectations for the Raiders in 2020 – VIDEO
 
Gruden, Ruggs on expectations for the Raiders in 2020 – VIDEO

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden on what improvements can be made to give the team a winning record and wide receiver Henry Ruggs talks about how he can contribute to the team in 2020. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

How Rookies Adjust to NFL is Different in a Coronavirus World – VIDEO
 
How Rookies Adjust to NFL is Different in a Coronavirus World – VIDEO

Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and their number one pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, wide receiver Henry Ruggs, address how the coronavirus pandemic has affected rookies attempting to transition to the NFL. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.9 | Mark Davis: All or Nothing
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.9 | Mark Davis: All or Nothing

This week’s guest is Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford . Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Raiders reporters Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang. Mark Davis is displeased with a recent NFL owners vote. Rico Gafford trades in his helmet for a chefs hat. We get the first look inside the Raiders new training facility in Henderson.

NFL expected to shorten preseason to two games – VIDEO
 
NFL expected to shorten preseason to two games – VIDEO

Vegas Nation’s Heidi Fang and Vinny Bonsignore discuss what changes to expect if the NFL shortens the preseason to two games and what that means for the Las Vegas Raiders. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Raiders’ Mark Davis unhappy with decision to sell ads on seats – Video
 
Raiders’ Mark Davis unhappy with decision to sell ads on seats – Video

It was floated that the NFL Players Association was requesting the first eight rows of stadiums — and possibly the entire first deck — be tarped over to protect the players, which might have prompted an immediate vote by owners. After a heated discussion in which Raiders owner Mark Davis forcefully expressed his misgivings, the measure passed 31-1 requiring teams to tarp off the first eight rows but have the ability to sell advertising on them.

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.8 | Inside Allegiant Stadium
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.8 | Inside Allegiant Stadium

This week’s guest is Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tanner Muse. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Raiders reporters Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang. Get the first look inside Allegiant Stadium in months.

Raiders complete “Super Flush” – Video
 
Raiders complete “Super Flush” – Video

Allegiant Stadium workers gave the 65,000-seat stadium’s restrooms a game day-like test by flushing all toilets and urinals at nearly the same time. This is known as a “super flush.”

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.7 | BLM
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.7 | BLM

This week’s guest is Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Raiders reporters Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang. Tyrell Williams discusses how racism affected him as a child and how he hopes to use his platform to inspire change.

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.6 | Fresh Ink
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.6 | Fresh Ink

This week’s guest is Las Vegas Raiders defensive end “Mad” Maxx Crosby. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Raiders reporters Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang. Do the Raiders have a secret weapon in Lynn Bowden Jr.? The lanai doors are opened at Allegiant stadium and “Mad” Maxx shows off his fresh ink.