Vegas Nation: Raiders secondary struggles against Cardinals
 
Vegas Nation: Raiders secondary struggles against Cardinals

The Raiders lost to the Cardinals 20-10 to open the 2017 preseason on Saturday. Quarterback EJ Manuel completed 10 of 12 passes for 107 yards in his Raiders debut. Derek Carr, Marshawn Lynch, Amari Cooper and Khalil Mack didn’t play. The Vegas Nation crew recaps the game. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Raiders to introduce Jon Gruden as next head coach
 
Raiders to introduce Jon Gruden as next head coach

The Raiders will reportedly introduce Jon Gruden as their next head coach on Tuesday. The news was first reported by Steve Corkran of RaidersSnakepit.com and confirmed by ESPN shortly thereafter. Gruden, who currently works as an ESPN analyst, previously served as the Raiders’ head coach from 1998 to 2001. Gruden will broadcast Saturday’s playoff game between the Titans and Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Gruden will replace Jack Del Rio, whom the Raiders dismissed on Dec. 31 following a 6-10 season.

Vegas Nation: What Does The Raiders Future Look Like?
 
Vegas Nation: What Does The Raiders Future Look Like?

Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken go over the potential hiring of Jon Gruden and the Raiders performance during the 2017 season.

Raiders might lure Jon Gruden back to coaching
 
Raiders might lure Jon Gruden back to coaching

The Raiders are reportedly pursuing ESPN analyst Jon Gruden to fill their vacant head coaching position. Gruden, 54, has not coached since the 2008 NFL season. “I don’t want to sit here and speculate. There is no news to report,” Gruden told ESPN on Saturday. The NFL Network reported that Davis plans to offer Gruden more than $10 million a year to coach the team with an stake in team ownership. Gruden has been connected with openings in recent years, including a lucrative offer from Indianapolis last season. Gruden was the Raiders head coach from 1998-2001, going 38-26 in four seasons. “I know (Gruden),” Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said. “I’ve known him for a while. But the (Del Rio firing) is still pretty fresh.”

Raiders fire Jack Del Rio
 
Raiders fire Jack Del Rio

Following the Raiders loss to the Chargers, head coach Jack Del Rio was fired. Del Rio was hired in January 2015 after spending time as the Denver Broncos defensive coordinator. In 2016, Del Rio led the Raiders to a 12-4 record and their first playoff birth since 2002. After the 2016 season, Del Rio signed a 4-year contract extension. In three seasons as the Raiders head coach, Del Rio amassed a 25-23 record. “I’m very grateful,” Del Rio said. “My childhood team. But it’s a results business.”

Raiders’ QB Carr reacts to Del Rio firing
 
Raiders’ QB Carr reacts to Del Rio firing

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr addressed the media following the team’s loss to the Chargers and discussed his thoughts on head coach Jack Del Rio being fired.

Vegas Nation: Raiders Ready For Loud Fans
 
Vegas Nation: Raiders Ready For Loud Fans

Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken goes over how the Raiders are preparing for the potentially loud crowd for the Chargers game.

Vegas Nation: Offensive line depth taking hits
 
Vegas Nation: Offensive line depth taking hits

Bryan Salmond and Michael Gehlken talk about Rodney Hudson playing through kidney stones as well as several Raiders struggling with injuries.

Vegas Nation: Raiders taking Wednesday off
 
Vegas Nation: Raiders taking Wednesday off

Bryan Salmond and Michael Gehlken talk about the Raiders struggling to digest last week’s loss as well as who might replace Donald Penn at left tackle.

Vegas Nation Red Zone: Raiders vs. Cowboys matchup
 
Vegas Nation Red Zone: Raiders vs. Cowboys matchup

Review-Journal Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond and reporter Gilbert Manzano discuss the Raiders’ matchup on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.

Vegas Nation: Cory James Put On Injured Reserve
 
Vegas Nation: Cory James Put On Injured Reserve

Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond and Review-Journal Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken go over how Jack Del Rio and Derek Carr are taking the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as the Raiders extensive list of injuries.

Raiders’ coach addresses skirmish, Cooper injury after win over Denver
 
Raiders’ coach addresses skirmish, Cooper injury after win over Denver

Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio addressed the team’s home win over the Denver Broncos, wide receiver Michael Crabtree’s altercation with Broncos cornerback Aquib Talib and Amari Cooper’s injury at the post game news conference.

Vegas Nation: Raiders Prepare For Broncos
 
Vegas Nation: Raiders Prepare For Broncos

Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken go over how the Raiders are preparing for their game against the Broncos.

Vegas Nation: Ken Norton Jr. No Longer Defensive Coordinator
 
Vegas Nation: Ken Norton Jr. No Longer Defensive Coordinator

Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken go over the Raiders firing defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. and how the Raiders are preparing to face off against the Broncos.

Raiders RBs bring ‘a little more juice’ to Buffalo minus Lynch
 
Raiders RBs bring ‘a little more juice’ to Buffalo minus Lynch

Jalen Richard and DeAndre Washington will assume the bulk of Sunday’s workload against the Buffalo Bills, as Marshawn Lynch serves a suspension . While Lynch’s absence figures to be felt, this won’t necessarily be a worse offense without him. “They have a little more quickness; they catch the ball a little easier,” coach Jack Del Rio said. Richard said he is interested to “see how much they feel a threat of me and D-Wash and our offense in this type of style without Marshawn.”

Vegas Nation: Derek Carr Expected to Play Against Chargers
 
Vegas Nation: Derek Carr Expected to Play Against Chargers

Review-Journal Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond and reporter Michael Gehlken talk about the possibility of Derek Carr playing in Week 7 and and update on Antonio Hamilton and Marquel Lee’s injuries. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Raiders coach disappointed with the team’s loss
 
Raiders coach disappointed with the team’s loss

Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio discusses the team’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Raiders lost 30-17 at home, marking their third consecutive loss.

Vegas Nation: Raiders Dealing with a Bevy Injuries
 
Vegas Nation: Raiders Dealing with a Bevy Injuries

Bryan Salmond and Michael Gehlken talk about how the Raiders feel about EJ Manuel starting on Sunday as well as the injuries that are piling up on the roster.

Vegas Nation: Conley to Make Debut, Penn Signs Deal
 
Vegas Nation: Conley to Make Debut, Penn Signs Deal

Bryan Salmond and Michael Gehlken discuss Donald Penn’s new contract extension as well as first-round pick Gareon Conley is set to make his NFL debut on Sunday against the Jets

Raiders QB Manuel confident he’d backup Carr
 
Raiders QB Manuel confident he’d backup Carr

With the roster being cut down to 53 men, Oakland Raiders quarterback E.J. Manuel says he was always confident that he’d end up serving as the backup to Derek Carr. Heidi Fang Las Vegas Review-Journal @HeidiFang