Vegas Nation: Raiders need a win as players prepare for Dolphins

Las Vegas Review-Journal

November 1, 2017 - 9:16 pm

Marshawn Lynch returned to the practice field on Wednesday, and urgency became a theme as players prepared in Sarasota, Florida, for the upcoming matchup with the Miami Dolphins.

Amari Cooper said the Raiders would make the playoffs if they can get to 10 wins. That would take a 7-1 finish.

The Raiders, with a 3-5 record, are working through injuries in the defensive backfield and on the offensive line.

Former NFL player and Fox NFL host Tom Brady looks on prior to the NFL football game between th ...

‘This is Tom’s show now’: Brady influencing Raiders’ coach, GM search

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 12, 2025 - 2:12 pm

New minority owner Tom Brady’s voice is carrying a lot of weight with Mark Davis in the Raiders’ search for a new coach and general manager.

Team BP -- from left, Daniel Skubal, Nick Mariano and Tom Santoli -- accepts the $1 million pri ...

Circa Million NFL contest winner turns ‘afterthought’ into $1M

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 11, 2025 - 1:59 pm

Daniel Skubal entered the Circa Million contest as an afterthought after buying into the $14.3 million Circa Survivor. The decision was worth $1 million.

Las Vegas Aces owner Mark Davis, center left, sits next to NFL superstar Tom Brady during the f ...

Hill: Where does Raiders coaching job rank among openings?

By Adam Hill / RJ

January 11, 2025 - 12:23 pm

The Raiders need to sell the idea that Tom Brady will bring stability to the front office because, let’s face it, their coaching job isn’t the most attractive of the six available.

Vegas Nation team member Vincent "Vinny" Bonsignore in the Las Vegas Review-Journal T ...

RJ Raiders reporter wins Nevada Sportswriter of the Year award

By Ben Gotz / RJ

January 11, 2025 - 10:53 am

Review-Journal Raiders reporter Vincent Bonsignore was named the Nevada State Sportswriter of the Year, the National Sports Media Association announced last week.

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches his players warm up for the Alamo Bowl NCAA college f ...

Deion Sanders expresses interest in Raiders’ coaching job

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 11, 2025 - 1:33 pm

NFL-connected associates of Colorado coach Deion Sanders have reached out to the Raiders to express his interest in the team’s coaching job, according to a source.

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson looks on from the sidelines during the first ha ...

Raiders mailbag: Who are the front-runners for coaching job?

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 10, 2025 - 3:03 pm

Raiders fans have a lot of questions after the team fired coach Antonio Pierce and general manager Tom Telesco this week.

Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) runs against TCU cornerback Channing Canada (7) dur ...

With the 6th pick of the NFL draft, the Raiders select …

By Adam Hill / RJ

January 10, 2025 - 12:49 pm

After winning two of their final three games, the Raiders dropped to the No. 6 spot in the NFL draft and probably will have to trade up to get a quarterback.

Raiders player named to NFL All-Pro 1st team

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 10, 2025 - 7:09 pm

Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers finished with the third-most receptions in the NFL, was eighth in receiving yards and fourth in yards after the catch.

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Raiders to interview Super Bowl winner for coaching vacancy

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

January 9, 2025 - 7:02 pm

The Raiders are scheduled to interview a Super Bowl-winning coach as they search for Antonio Pierce’s replacement.

Raiders owner Mark Davis leaves the field before the start of an NFL game against the Atlanta F ...

Graney: Mark Davis is responsible for instability of Raiders

By Ed Graney / RJ

January 10, 2025 - 10:34 am

No matter how much power Tom Brady will have with the Raiders, nothing can hide the level of impermanence that has defined the organization for years.