The Raiders didn’t have a whole lot of positives to speak of in Sunday’s loss to the Bengals, but one of their cornerbacks made a great play in the fourth quarter.
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The Raiders shook up some responsibilities on their coaching staff Tuesday and hired a former NFL head coach. They also stood pat at the NFL’s trade deadline.
After firing three key members of his offensive staff, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said he will take the next day or two to evaluate his options.
NFL Week 9 favorites have won 13 of 14 games and gone 10-4 against the spread, including big covers from the Lions, Commanders, Ravens and Vikings.
The Buffalo Bills are the clear-cut favorites to win the Super Bowl. But the Raiders are the largest liability at Las Vegas sportsbooks.
Talent abounds as four of the league’s best 12 or so quarterbacks will be behind center, including the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes.
Raiders undrafted rookie free-agent safety Isaiah Pola-Mao said of making the team: “My very first football team was the Eastside Mesa Raiders down in Arizona.”
New Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler hopes the roster he builds will ultimately produce a Super Bowl title.
Raiders standout tight end Darren Waller, who returned to practice last week, made it clear Tuesday that he will play Sunday in the season opener against the Chargers.
The Raiders have added veteran defensive lineman Kyle Peko to practice squad
Nate Hobbs, Tre’von Moehrig, Foster Moreau and Tyron Johnson have emerged as potential difference-makers for this Raiders team.
All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams quickly learned that the Raiders have so many talented receivers, every passing option is viable on every play.
With little remaining to accomplish in a stellar career, Chandler Jones just wants to help make the Raiders better in his first season with the team.
