Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie has a vision for 2018. Michael Crabtree and Marshawn Lynch are part of it.
Michael Gehlken
Reporter: Raiders
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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 made clear he is no pioneer in the field. He isn’t totally against it, either.
Jon Gruden must have scowled upon first studying the past three Raiders draft classes.
Sebastian Janikowski, the left-footed Polish kicker who has played more games and scored more points than any player in Raiders history, expressed his gratitude Wednesday to the only franchise he’s known across an 18-year NFL career.
The Raiders are in the market for a veteran cornerback for the second time in three years as they hosted Vontae Davis on a free agent visit Wednesday.
Las Vegas is one of five finalists the NFL is considering to host either the 2019 or 2020 draft. The city seems likely to garner more serious contention for the latter year, given the Raiders still will be in Oakland in 2019.
The end of the Sebastian Janikowski era with the Raiders was foretold months ago. On Wednesday, he was formally told.