The Raiders have eight draft picks on April 28 at the NFL Draft. One could be invested at running back.
Michael Gehlken
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Michael Gehlken joined the Review-Journal in April 2017 following the Raiders’ approved relocation to Las Vegas. He previously covered the Chargers for seven seasons, including five for the San Diego Union-Tribune. He produces breaking news, features and other coverage on Nevada’s future NFL team from Oakland as a Bay Area resident.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden dealt with a QB carousel in his previous five seasons of coaching with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is not riding one now.
Jon Gruden’s sideline return as Raiders coach will come in August in Oakland.
Monday was a day for introductions. Raiders nose tackle Justin Ellis didn’t need an important one.
The Raiders have no doubt that, somewhere, Khalil Mack is working. On Monday morning, he wasn’t with them.
Jon Gruden could deliver a long-winded speech about his personal journey Monday. But he was other plans.
Less than a week after his release, Marquette King visited the Denver Broncos on Thursday and signed a three-year contract. The Raiders are now assured to see the dynamic punter twice a season in the AFC West.
Marquette King is one of the most dynamic punters in the NFL. He no longer is the Raiders’ punter.
All NFL head coaches were required to meet last Tuesday with reporters inside a hotel ballroom during the league’s owner meetings in Orlando, Florida. Raiders coach Jon Gruden started about 10 minutes early and stayed a few minutes late.
The Raiders signed cornerback Leon Hall on Thursday, the team announced. Of its five oldest players under contract, four were acquired in March.
Coach Jon Gruden scrunched his face Tuesday into a mischievous grin. “You come in,” he said of his ability to recruit free agents. “You don’t come out.”
An important vote went as expected Tuesday. Attention now reshifts to Southern Nevada.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden shook his head Monday and made something clear. He’s not trying to throw the game of football back to 1998.
EJ Manuel joins Connor Cook and recent signee Josh Johnson as the team’s quarterback reserves entering the April 9 start of the Raiders’ voluntary workout program. Manuel won the No. 2 job last offseason.
The Raiders on Thursday announced the signing of right tackle Breno Giacomini. The 32-year-old started all 16 games for the Houston Texans last season. His arrival follows this month’s release of Marshall Newhouse.
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