Who will be the next Raiders head coach?
 
Who will be the next Raiders head coach?

In this episode of Vegas Nation Blitz, Cassie Soto and Ed Graney talk about Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney attending the Raiders game and the coaching rumors that have begun.

Jon Gruden, Mark Davis defend Derek Carr – Video
 
Jon Gruden, Mark Davis defend Derek Carr – Video

With a week left until the NFL Free Agency period opens up, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and team owner Mark Davis were both asked about their quarterback Derek Carr. Rumors have been flying around that the team could be interested in replacing Carr with six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady. Vegas Nation crew Cassie Soto and Myles Simmons discuss the quarterback situation.

Las Vegas Raiders official name change – Video
 
Las Vegas Raiders official name change – Video

The Las Vegas Raiders official name change came on Wednesday, Jan. 22 with Allegiant Stadium as the backdrop for the announcement. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr says he can’t wait to bring his new city a championship and is excited to get to work.

Vegas Nation Stadium Show: How Close is the Stadium to Being Ready?
 
Vegas Nation Stadium Show: How Close is the Stadium to Being Ready?

The Oakland Raiders and the Nfl are being sued by the city of Oakland. The Raiders may need somewhere to play in 2019. Ed Graney and Rick Velotta talk about where the Raiders may play next year and the latest progress on the new stadium being built in Las Vegas.

Vegas Nation: Raiders fire GM Reggie McKenzie
 
Vegas Nation: Raiders fire GM Reggie McKenzie

Raiders beat reporter Michael Gehlken describes what changes may come to the Raiders organization following general manager Reggie McKenzie’s release on Monday.

Gruden on GM Reggie McKenzie’s firing
 
Gruden on GM Reggie McKenzie’s firing

Raiders head coach Jon Gruden reacts to Raiders general manger Reggie McKenzie’s dismissal on Monday.

Jon Gruden news conference highlights
 
Jon Gruden news conference highlights

The Oakland Raiders announced Jon Gruden as their head coach on Tuesday at the team headquarters in Alameda, Calif. Gruden previously coached the team from 1998-2001. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Raiders launch work on stadium in Las Vegas
 
Raiders launch work on stadium in Las Vegas

The Raiders held a groundbreaking event at the planned Las Vegas stadium site at Interstate 15 and Russell Road. The event included a tribute to the 58 people who died in the Oct. 1 mass shooting. “For the Raiders to be successful and ultimately win, it takes teamwork,” Raiders owner Mark Davis said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Gov. Brian Sandoval were the top dignitaries on hand. “Only in Vegas can you turn a groundbreaking ceremony into a show,” Goodell said “Well … now it’s real, right?” Sandoval said. “This is one of the most transformative moments in the history of Las Vegas.”

How the Raiders plan to balance their fan base in Oakland and Las Vegas
 
How the Raiders plan to balance their fan base in Oakland and Las Vegas

At the Oakland Raiders groundbreaking ceremony in Las Vegas the team president and owner discussed how they will balance their fan base until they move and how they’re planning to deal with any issues they could encounter with the stadium construction.

Raiders Stadium Groundbreaking
 
Raiders Stadium Groundbreaking

There’s still plenty of legal work to be done to make the team’s relocation to Las Vegas a reality, but Monday was all about owner Mark Davis’ desire to turn the Silver State into the Silver and Black State.

The Raiders moved the chains of public perception Monday with a dazzling groundbreaking event attended by about 600 invited guests at the planned Las Vegas stadium site at Interstate 15 and Russell Road.

The historic ceremonial event after sunset, which included a tribute to the 58 people who died in the 1 October mass shooting, was the team’s most visual display of committing to building a $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat domed football stadium and bringing the NFL to Southern Nevada.

Las Vegas shooting first responders get VIP treatment at Raiders game
 
Las Vegas shooting first responders get VIP treatment at Raiders game

The Oakland Raiders reached out to first responders from the Route 91 Harvest festival in Las Vegas, flew about 30 of them to the game against the Chargers, gave them VIP field access and seats, and had owner Mark Davis meet with them.

Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas Raiders
 
Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas Raiders

1982: Raiders relocate from Oakland to Los Angeles.
June 1995: With no new stadium, Raiders move back to Oakland for a renovated coliseum.
January 2013: Raiders begin signing lease on year-to-year basis.
July 2014: Owner Mark Davis says he considered moving the team to San Antonio, Texas.
Feb. 2015: Raiders and San Diego Chargers announce plans for a new stadium near LA.
Jan. 24, 2016: ESPN reports Raiders were open to moving to San Diego if LA option fell through.
Jan. 28, 2016: Davis visits Las Vegas regarding a stadium site.
April 2016: Davis pledges $500 million toward new domed stadium in Las Vegas.
June 2016: Four possible locations are chosen for new stadium in Las Vegas.
Aug. 20, 2016: Raiders filed trademark for name “Las Vegas Raiders,” Forbes says.
Aug. 25, 2016: Developers settle on a location west of Interstate 15 across from Mandalay Bay.
Sept. 2016: Stadium proposal requires $750 million of public money financed through increase in hotel room tax.
Nov. 2016: Clark County commissioners approve hotel room tax increases.
Dec. 2016: Oakland officials approve opening negotiations on a potential $1.3 billion stadium project.
Jan. 2017: Raiders file with the NFL to move to Las Vegas.
March 6, 2017: Bank of America backs Las Vegas stadium project with $650 million loan.
March 27, 2017: NFL owners vote in favor of the Raiders moving from Oakland to Las Vegas.

NFL Commissioner Goodell says Las Vegas market has strengths
 
NFL Commissioner Goodell says Las Vegas market has strengths

With the Oakland Raiders looking to move to Las Vegas, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed a study that showed the city has many positives to it.

Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Ed Graney and Matt Youmans recap the events of the NFL owners meeting and discuss the positivity Goodell had about the Las Vegas market.