After firing three key members of his offensive staff late Sunday, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said he would take the next day or two to decide how best to replace them.
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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.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce promised changes after his team’s loss to the Bengals on Sunday. He followed through by firing three coaches hours later.
Raiders owner Mark Davis made a coaching change one year ago. His team hasn’t gotten better at anything under coach Antonio Pierce.
Amid reports that Aaron Rodgers would prefer to play for the Raiders, Broncos or 49ers, Circa sportsbook slashed their Super Bowl odds, moving Las Vegas from 50-1 to 20-1.
Two star signal-callers fell out of the top 10 while another stole the headlines without even being eligible to be selected.
The Raiders have the 48th overall pick in the second round and Nos. 79 and 80 in the third Friday, putting them in prime position to add a potential immediate starter.
The Raiders selected Alabama offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood with the No. 17 pick.
Although the NFL draft is being held across the country in Cleveland, the Raiders still used the occasion to host the first official event with fans at Allegiant Stadium.
With higher-ranked tackle prospects such as Virginia Tech’s Christian Darrisaw and Oklahoma State’s Teven Jenkins still available, the Raiders opted for Alabama’s Alex Leatherwood.
Denean Vaughn, a lifelong educator and the Raiders’ inaugural Fan of the Year, is attending her first NFL draft in Cleveland.
Carlos Santana has been a Raiders fan since 1973. He is eager to rock with the team at Allegiant Stadium.
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Aaron Rodgers reportedly wants out of Green Bay, and the Raiders are one of three teams he’s listed as a potential landing spot.
