Jon Gruden stuck up for Derek Carr a day after Chargers star Joey Bosa publicly questioned the quarterback’s toughness
Adam Hill
Golden Knights backup reporter
Email: ahill@reviewjournal.com
Phone: (702) 224-5509
After serving as sports editor of both the Silverado Star and UNLV Rebel Yell, the Detroit native remained in Las Vegas and embarked on his professional journalism career at the Review-Journal in 2002. He has covered mixed martial arts and prep sports while helping coordinate online and social media coverage for nearly every major sporting event to come through the valley.
All-Pro defensive end Joey Bosa piled on after the Chargers sacked Derek Carr four times and handed the Raiders their first loss on “Monday Night Football.”
The Raiders’ wide receiver hadn’t played defensive back since high school, but looked right at home turning into a free safety on a fake punt in the loss to the Chargers.
The Raiders went scoreless on their opening offensive possession for the 10th consecutive game and fell into a 21-0 hole from which they couldn’t recover.
The Raiders will look to score on its first possession for the first time in 10 games when they take the field against the host Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night.
The Review-Journal’s Sam Gordon continues to lead The Vegas Nation staff picks on weekly proposition wagers on Raiders games.
Fullback Alec Ingold joined running back Josh Jacobs as officially questionable for Monday night’s game against the Chargers in Los Angeles.
Star running back Josh Jacobs has missed the last two games and was limited in practice throughout the week with an ankle injury.
The Raiders’ Quinton Jefferson said even though the players on the defensive line are pleased with their play in the first three games, they know it’s a long season.
Bryan Edwards gave a ringing endorsement for his teammates’ new signature sneaker before lobbying for a pair of his own.
The unit may have finally started to find a rhythm in the second half of a win over Miami on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
The undefeated Raiders have an open roster spot after letting go of running back Trey Ragas, one of the standout performers from training camp.
Defensive backs Casey Hayward Jr. and Trayvon Mullen made big plays to key a dramatic overtime victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
The Raiders’ Henry Ruggs and Bryan Edwards came through with big-time performances during Sunday’s overtime victory over the Dolphins, saving their best for key moments.
Robbie Lawler waited 17 years to avenge his loss to Nick Diaz on Saturday on a card that saw Alexander Volkanovski and Valentina Shevchenko retain their titles.