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Raiders Named Potential Destination For Star Defensive Tackle https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_named_potential_destination_for_star_defensive_tackle/s1_17150_40054523

Raiders Named Potential Destination For Star Defensive Tackle
The Las Vegas Raiders could use some help with their run defense, as they ranked 21st in that category this past season. Considering that Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce wants the team to adopt a very physical style of play, it would make sense that he would want the front office to shore up the trenches this offseason. That’s why Garrett Podell of CBS Sports thinks that Las Vegas could represent a viable landing spot for Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. Wilkins is slated …

Raiders avoid risky trade and take Heisman finalist in new mock draft https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_avoid_risky_trade_and_take_heisman_finalist_in_new_mock_draft/s1_13132_40187838

Raiders avoid risky trade and take Heisman finalist in new mock draft
Despite the temptation to trade up for LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, a new mock draft has the Las Vegas Raiders standing pat and taking another talented passer. CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson predicts the Raiders will select Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with the 13th overall pick of the draft.  "New head coach Antonio Pierce was in Baton Rouge last week to see Jayden Daniels (and some pretty good WRs)," Wilson wrote. "But instead, the Raiders stay put and take Michael Penix Jr. here at No. 13." …

Raiders QB responds to Johnny Manziel's critical comments https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_qb_responds_to_johnny_manziels_critical_comments/s1_13132_40024658

Raiders QB responds to Johnny Manziel's critical comments
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer appeared on "Good Morning Football" on Tuesday and responded to former signal-caller Johnny Manziel's recent criticism of him. While talking on Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" podcast, Manziel discussed his rookie season with the Cleveland Browns and how the quarterback room "was not a home" because of Hoyer. “Brian Hoyer had been waiting on an opportunity to be able to go provide for his family, get an opportunity and he saw how much of an upper ha…

Raiders not planning to trade star WR https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_not_planning_to_trade_star_wr/s1_14819_40026483

Raiders not planning to trade star WR
While GM proclamations about trades involving marquee players have led to course reversals before, new Raiders front-office boss Tom Telesco did make a notable effort to insist Davante Adams will not be going anywhere this year. When asked if the oft-rumored trade chip could be available this year, Telesco responded with “He’s a Raider.”  Adams had recently expressed excitement about returning for a third season in Las Vegas, but after a run as the No. 1 receiver for playoff-bound teams …

Raiders Projected To Add Home Run QB-WR Pairing In NFL Draft https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_projected_to_add_home_run_qb_wr_pairing_in_nfl_draft/s1_17150_39929371

Raiders Projected To Add Home Run QB-WR Pairing In NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders have already had quite a busy offseason. They officially made Antonio Pierce their head coach, removing the interim tag from his title. Tom Telesco, formerly of the Los Angeles Chargers, was hired as the team’s general manager to lead the front office. After talks with Kliff Kingsbury fell apart about becoming offensive coordinator, the team moved swiftly to hire Luke Getsy for the position. With the coaching staff rounding into shape, it is time for the Raiders to begin…

Raiders select versatile pass-catcher with No. 13 pick in draft https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_select_versatile_pass_catcher_with_no_13_pick_in_draft/s1_14819_40283256

Raiders select versatile pass-catcher with No. 13 pick in draft
The run on offensive players continues. The Raiders are out of options with respect to quarterbacks, so they have selected Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the 13th pick. Bowers racked up 2,538 yards and 26 touchdowns during his three-year tenure with the Bulldogs. He played a key role in the team winning the national title in 2021 and 2022, and in the latter campaign he earned first-team All-American honors. Bowers took home the John Mackey award as the nation’s top tight end in each of t…

Raiders QB Gardner Minshew Has Major Free Agency Revelation https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_qb_gardner_minshew_has_major_free_agency_revelation/s1_17150_40282053

Raiders QB Gardner Minshew Has Major Free Agency Revelation
Gardner Minshew signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency last month, and he told Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby that the Raiders were his top destination all along. “It was my first option,” Minshew said on The Rush podcast. “When we were stacking it up, I think I was their first option. As soon as free agency started, we made the call and that was it. Couldn’t have been easier. I couldn’t have been more excited.” Minshew will join a quarterback room that already includes A…

Raiders Mentioned As Potential Destination For Former 1,000-Yard WR https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_mentioned_as_potential_destination_for_former_1000_yard_wr/s1_17150_39998933

Raiders Mentioned As Potential Destination For Former 1,000-Yard WR
The Las Vegas Raiders have a terrific wide receiver duo in the form of Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers, but beyond those two, the Raiders’ depth at the position is rather thin. The good news is that Las Vegas is slated to have ample cap room entering free agency, so it could certainly afford to bolster its ranks at wide out. Bleacher Report’s NFL Scouting Department mentions Cincinnati Bengals veteran Tyler Boyd as a possibility, citing the fact that Boyd has taken on the role of slot speci…

Raiders hiring former Jaguars DC to staff https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_hiring_former_jaguars_dc_to_staff/s1_14819_39932017

Raiders hiring former Jaguars DC to staff
The Raiders are continuing to make additions to Antonio Pierce‘s staff. Vegas is set to hire Mike Caldwell as linebackers coach, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. As is the case with a number of other staffers in similar situations, Caldwell will also hold the title of run game coordinator. The move marks a quick rebound for him, after his two-year run as defensive coordinator of the Jaguars came to an end. Caldwell and a number of defensive staffers were let go at the end of the campaign…

Raiders release veteran QB https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_release_veteran_qb/s1_14819_40077354

Raiders release veteran QB
Brought to Las Vegas after considering retirement last year, Brian Hoyer took a backseat after Josh McDaniels’ midseason firing. As the Raiders attempt to revamp their quarterback room, it will no longer include the veteran backup. The Raiders are releasing Hoyer, ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter tweets. This will precede Jimmy Garoppolo‘s upcoming release, severing ties with the ex-Patriots wing of the Raiders’ QB room. Aidan O’Connell will remain with the team, as three years remain on …