This week presents a valuable scouting opportunity for the Raiders. They are intent on seizing it.
Michael Gehlken
Reporter: Raiders
Email: mgehlken@reviewjournal.com
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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.
Safety Nasir Adderley could interest the Raiders in the first round with the No. 24 or 27 overall draft pick.
Jon Gruden made some news Tuesday from the Senior Bowl. The Raiders need a new quarterbacks coach.
Raiders tight end Jared Cook will appear in his first Pro Bowl this weekend, replacing Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in Orlando, Florida.
Arguably the Raiders’ most anticipated home matchup in 2019 will be played abroad.
The Raiders have chosen a cast-a-wide-net approach when characterizing their search for a stadium at which to play their home games in 2019, a public position that has produced a couple of consequences.
The Raiders now own the No. 4 and No. 24 picks along with a still-to-be-slotted selection from the Dallas Cowboys later in the first round.
A former NFL general manager is reportedly joining the Raiders to help new GM Mike Mayock.
No Raiders players were named to the AP All-Pro first or second team, marking the first time the franchise was not recognized in the All-Pro or Pro Bowl voting in the same season since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger.
The Raiders introduced Mike Mayock on Monday as their general manager. Few are more fit than the NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah to provide a scouting report on the hire.
The Raiders have dismissed director of player personnel Joey Clinkscales, a close confidant to former general manager Reggie McKenzie, people familiar with the decision said Wednesday.
The Raiders signed 10 players to reserve-future contracts this week. The group includes a punter and backup quarterback expected to enter position battles when players reconvene in April.
The Raiders acquired a valuable resource Monday to use when sifting through dozens of prospects in the 2019 draft class. Access.
The Raiders’ draft room in 2019 will be as seen on TV. The club reportedly has hired Mike Mayock, NFL Network draft analyst, to be its general manager.
The Raiders sprinted in vain after wide receiver Tyreek Hill on a 67-yard touchdown, after safety Daniel Sorensen on a 54-yard interception return for a touchdown, after wide receiver Demarcus Robinson on an 89-yard touchdown. They chased but seldom captured in a season-finale loss void of drama.