The Raiders’ best player is enjoying another successful training camp. He just needs to remember quarterbacks are meant to remain healthy and upright.
Ed Graney
Ed Graney came to the Review-Journal in May of 2006 as its lead sports columnist. He has covered all major sporting events, including Super Bowls to NBA championships to every Final Four since 1995. Graney also covered the Olympic Games in Beijing (2008) and London (2012). A graduate of San Diego State University, he is a five-time Nevada Sportswriter of the Year and past winner of Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 for columns. He and wife Bonnie have two children, a son (Tristan) and daughter (Bridget).
Adam Johnson, who has managed Paseo Verde to the Little League World Series, is also the Raiders assistant equipment manager.
The Raiders traded an oven in Las Vegas for an ocean in Costa Mesa, California, this training camp. We’ll see how well it worked when things begin for real.
Gardner Minshew has been the better quarterback for the Raiders so far in training camp. He should get the starting nod as things stand.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce believes wide receiver DJ Turner is one of the best special teams players in the NFL. Turner wants more for his career.
Don’t forget the kind of defense Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew are going up against as they battle to be the Raiders’ starting quarterback.
Three seniors are battling it out to be the starting quarterback for the UNLV football team’s Go-Go offense. Rebels coach Barry Odom won’t rush a decision.
Stetson Wright, an eight-time PRCA world champion, won’t compete in this year’s National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas while recovering from hamstring surgery.
There is a lack of respect for the Raiders across the NFL. What did they expect? They have two playoff appearances since 2002 and are favored in two games.
Christian Wilkins’ arrival could turn the Raiders’ defensive line from good to great. But he needs to live up to the huge contract he earned in free agency.
Davante Adams said he’s happy to be back with his Raiders teammates Wednesday despite a recent Netflix series showing he was frustrated throughout last season.
Antonio Pierce opens his first training camp as Raiders coach Wednesday in Southern California. He’s eager to put his stamp on the team.
Las Vegan Noah Robotham has discovered his calling as a coach and is part of the Golden State Warriors’ staff in the Las Vegas Summer League at UNLV.
Former Colorado State star point guard Isaiah Stevens is making a good impression with the Miami Heat at the NBA Summer League at UNLV.
Two-time national player of the year Zach Edey’s transition to pro basketball is one of the most intriguing storylines of this year’s NBA Summer League.