Not minutes after the Jets officially announced they were parting ways with Aaron Rodgers, the discussion about where he plays next kicked into high gear. And as you might expect, the Raiders are at the top of that discussion. Nick Shook of NFL media put together a list of the top four potential landing spots for Rodgers. And unsurprisingly, the Raiders were the first team on … [Read more...] about Jets release QB Aaron Rodgers which means talk of Raiders as top landing spot have begun
Raiders add rising offensive guru to coaching staff
Even after making several coaching staff announcements, the Raiders aren’t done. Thursday they added another assistant. At a position that may go unnoticed, but could potentially be a very good get. They have hired former Incarnate Word offensive coordinator Connor McQueen to be their assistant wide receivers coach. SOURCE: Incarnate Word offensive coordinator/QBs coach Conner … [Read more...] about Raiders add rising offensive guru to coaching staff
What condition the position is in: Assessing Raiders level of need at linebacker
With free agency a month away, it’s time to check in on the Raiders’ linebacker position to give it a condition of either Strong, Stable, Unstable, Serious, or Critical. Starters: None Backups: Luke Masterson, Amari Gainer, Amari Burney, Kana’i Mauga, Tommy Eichenberg, Brandon Smith, Jackson Mitchell Free agents: Robert Spillane, Divine Deablo Spillane has been the man in the … [Read more...] about What condition the position is in: Assessing Raiders level of need at linebacker
NFL insiders give high marks for Raiders Pete Carroll hire
There was a time this offseason when it looked like Ben Johnson could become the Raiders next head coach. But Johnson accepted the head job in Chicago before every having an in-person interview with the Raiders. At which point the Raiders shifted focus to Pete Carroll and making the long time NFL head coach their new head coach. When the dust settled, however, the Raiders … [Read more...] about NFL insiders give high marks for Raiders Pete Carroll hire
5 Raiders coaching staff observations: Pete Carroll gets ‘combination’ he wanted
In his introductory press conference, Pete Carroll said he wanted to have a good mix of coaches. And that’s just what he got.“I’m really looking for people that have been with me, that understand the philosophy to some extent,” said Carroll. “I want guys that have never been around me before so they have to learn what we’re all about and we can watch the process of them … [Read more...] about 5 Raiders coaching staff observations: Pete Carroll gets ‘combination’ he wanted