This offseason has brought changes to the wide receiver market, but a host of wideouts chosen early in the 2020 draft have taken center stage. Additional raises to the WR market’s ceiling are likely on tap, with the Vikings (Justin Jefferson) and Cowboys (CeeDee Lamb) employing a pass catcher due a monster raise. Most NFL teams have authorized a big-ticket (by today’s … [Read more...] about The Biggest Wide Receiver Contract In Each Team’s History
Raiders Legend Jim Otto Passes Away
Hall of Fame offensive lineman and Raiders legend Jim Otto has passed away. Otto was 86 years old. The team has confirmed the news. “The personification of consistency, Jim’s influence on the American Football League and professional football as a whole cannot be overstated,” the Raiders said in a statement. “His leadership and tenacity were a hallmark of the dominant Raider … [Read more...] about Raiders Legend Jim Otto Passes Away
Owners Concerned About Tom Brady Conflict Of Interest In Raiders Ownership Role
In the news lately for his much-discussed roast and a mention of a possible in-season comeback, Tom Brady is months away from beginning his career as a play-by-play analyst. The legendary quarterback will cover the Cowboys-Browns matchup for FOX in Week 1. While some doubt about Brady following through with his broadcasting deal existed, we are moving close to a rare setup in … [Read more...] about Owners Concerned About Tom Brady Conflict Of Interest In Raiders Ownership Role
Lions To Add Tom Roth, Raiders’ Dwayne Joseph To Staff
Despite multiple changes atop the Raiders‘ front office, Dwayne Joseph stayed with the team in recent years. Brought in during Mike Mayock‘s GM tenure, Joseph lasted through Dave Ziegler‘s short run in charge. But the veteran exec is now moving on. In place as the Raiders’ director of pro personnel, Joseph will not make it far past Tom Telesco‘s first draft as the team’s GM. … [Read more...] about Lions To Add Tom Roth, Raiders’ Dwayne Joseph To Staff
Raiders Were Not Prepared To Trade Up For Michael Penix Jr.
Six quarterbacks going in this draft’s first 12 picks left the Raiders in limbo, setting up a Gardner Minshew–Aidan O’Connell competition. For a second straight year, the team did extensive work on a QB class only to pass on making a move to select one in Round 1. The Josh McDaniels–Dave Ziegler power duo arranged meetings with last year’s top five QB prospects, only to stay at … [Read more...] about Raiders Were Not Prepared To Trade Up For Michael Penix Jr.