4:21 AM EDT, Tue March 19, 2024
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Film Room: The highs and lows of Gardner Minshew

Film Room: The highs and lows of Gardner Minshew

Gardner Minshew | Photo by Andy Lyons/ Pocket management is a big question mark with Raiders new QB Heading into the offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders didn’t make it a secret that they were going to be in the market for a quarterback. However, signing Gardner Minshew to a two-year, $25 million contract ($15 million guaranteed) in free agency was still a surprising move. Minshew has primarily been a backup during his five-year career, serving as a Week 1 starter only once, in 2020 before suffering an injury and eventually getting benched later that year. Other than that...
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3 NFL Draft prospects Antonio Pierce likely eyed at UCLA’s pro day

3 NFL Draft prospects Antonio Pierce likely eyed at UCLA’s pro day

Gabriel Murphy | Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via AP was seen scoping out the Bruins, but who was he keeping a close eye on? The NFL Draft is a little more than a month away and Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce was recently spotted at UCLA’s pro day. The Bruins’ head coach, DeShaun Foster who was scheduled to become the Raiders’ running backs coach before his current position became available, even posted a picture on social media of him and Pierce together. From our pro days to Head Coaching Proday. @Raiders ‍ @UCLAFootball...
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Raiders free agency: How the defensive tackles stack up

Raiders free agency: How the defensive tackles stack up

Christian Wilkins | Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ Las Vegas has worked on position in past week The Las Vegas Raiders have prioritized the defensive tackle position so far this offseason and they likely will continue to add there. Let’s take a look where the position stands a week into free agency: New free agent added: Christian Wilkins. Free agents reportedly re-signed: Adam Butler, John Jenkins. Free agent who departed: Bilal Nichols (Arizona Cardinals). Released: Jerry Tillery (signed with Minnesota Vikings). Other returners: Byron Young, Matthew Butler, Nesta Jade...
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Raiders free agency: Satisfied with activity level?

Raiders free agency: Satisfied with activity level?

Tom Telesco | Photo by Ethan Miller/ Raiders have big a big move, but have been slow otherwise NFL free agency started last week and it’s been an interesting process for the Las Vegas Raiders. They made a huge splash hours into free agency by signing Miami Dolphins standout defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. Later that day, they added potential starting quarterback Gardner Minshew and then Tuesday, they signed back up tight end Harrison Bryant. But they haven’t added any outside free agents since. That could change soon as they have visits with running back...
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Raiders free agency: Running back Alexander Mattison is visiting

Raiders free agency: Running back Alexander Mattison is visiting

Alexander Mattison | Photo by Ian Maule/ He was released by Minnesota earlier this month It’s the second week of NFL free agency and we’re in the visiting phase of the process as teams take their time and hunt for bargains. That’s clearly where the Las Vegas Raiders are as they are visiting with players. Sunday night, news broke they are among the teams that have a visit set with former Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White. Now, Bleacher Report is reporting running back Alexander Mattison is visiting the Raiders on Monday. Free agent RB Alexander...
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Raiders offseason: Early 2025 extension candidates

Raiders offseason: Early 2025 extension candidates

Nate Hobbs | Photo by Kirby Lee/ There are some key defenders who Las Vegas could try to lock up The Las Vegas Raiders are still working on this year’s free agency, but, in the NFL it’s never too early to think about the future. The Raiders have four key defensive players who are entering their fourth season and will be eligible to be free agents next year. All of them are now eligible to get a contract extension. The Raiders could extend any of them early like the previous regime did two years ago with Maxx Crosby and then since-released Hunter Renfrow. With $24...
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Monday open thread

Monday open thread

Malcolm Koonce | Photo by Candice Ward/ Head to the comments section to share your thoughts and join the conversation. You can sign up for a commenting account below and we have full-time moderators to enforce the Community Guidelines.
Mar 17, 2024
Raiders free agency: Is Gardner Minshew merely Band-Aid or legit competition?

Raiders free agency: Is Gardner Minshew merely Band-Aid or legit competition?

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce is no stranger to quarterback Gardner Minshew (10). Pierce saw up close the demeanor and moxie Minshew has as he led the Indianapolis Colts past Maxx Crosby (98) and Las Vegas on Dec. 31. | Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Veteran has experience and production to be both but profiles more as a quality backup, spot starter than long-term solution By the looks of it, newly signed quarterback Gardner Minshew is going to fit right into the Antonio Pierce Las Vegas Raiders. “Man, I always have kind of two goals for myself...
Mar 17, 2024
Silver Minings: Raiders re-sign defensive tackles Adam Butler and John Jenkins, per reports

Silver Minings: Raiders re-sign defensive tackles Adam Butler and John Jenkins, per reports

Adam Butler | Photo by Andy Lyons/ Team brings back two significant contributors on the d-line from last season While the Las Vegas Raiders have been relatively quiet in free agency since Monday, the Raiders did make a couple of moves on Saturday. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Las Vegas is re-signing defensive tackle Adam Butler, and Fowler’s colleague Amber Wilson reported John Jenkins will re-sign with the team as well. Source: DT Adam Butler back to #Raiders on a one-year deal. Butler had five sacks for Las Vegas last season.— Jeremy Fowler...
Mar 16, 2024
Mailbag: Will Raiders make another big splash in free agency?

Mailbag: Will Raiders make another big splash in free agency?

Tom Telesco, Antonio Pierce | Photo by Ethan Miller/ Week 1 started off with a bang and then became real quiet, does that mean another big move is coming? The first week of NFL free agency started with a big splash for the Las Vegas Raiders as they struck a deal with Christian Wilkins on a four-year, $110 million contract. However, the buzz surrounding the Raiders quickly fizzled out as adding quarterback Gardner Minshew has been the only other notable transaction the Silver and Black have made. What Las Vegas is going to do next is a consistent theme with this week’s...
Mar 16, 2024
Christian Wilkins: A tone-setting Raiders defensive tackle

Christian Wilkins: A tone-setting Raiders defensive tackle

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce beckoned his defense to match Maxx Crosby’s energy this past season. By adding defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) to the mix, Raiders will now have to match Crosby and Wilkins energy this season. | Photo by Megan Briggs/ Free agent splash is going to elevate the standard in effort and production alongside edge rusher Maxx Crosby A tone-setting and disruptive Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle in his prime. That’s what the Silver & Black are getting in Christian Wilkins and to say it’s long overdue is a gross...
Mar 15, 2024
SB Nation Reacts: 86 percent of Raiders’ fans give Christian Wilkins signing an A grade

SB Nation Reacts: 86 percent of Raiders’ fans give Christian Wilkins signing an A grade

Photo by Megan Briggs/ Raider Nation approves of the signing of defensive tackle The Las Vegas Raiders started free agency with a bang when they signed Christian Wilkins. Wilkins is coming off a career year in which he recorded nine sacks and over 50 pressures, helping the Miami Dolphins make the playoffs. With the addition of Wilkins, the Raiders have the potential to have the best defensive line in the league when healthy. Interior pressure is paramount when controlling those two signal callers in a division with Justin Herbert and Patrick Mahomes. Wilkins brings...
Mar 15, 2024
Christian Wilkins by the numbers

Christian Wilkins by the numbers

Christian Wilkins | Photo by Megan Briggs/ Diving into the stats for the Raiders big free agent signing Free agency started with a bang for the Las Vegas Raiders as they landed one of the top defensive tackles on the market, Christian Wilkins from the Miami Dolphins, shortly after the legal tampering period began on Monday. So, using some statistics from Pro Football Focus over the last three seasons, let’s dive into a few numbers to see what Wilkins brings to the table for the Silver and Black. Pass Rush Up until this past season, Wilkins’ production as a pass...
Mar 15, 2024
Raiders free agency: Filling needs

Raiders free agency: Filling needs

Photo by Stacy Revere/ Fans are fired up As you’re all extremely well aware of, it’s free agency. To help kick off the week, our weekly Tuesday Community Question was all about the remaining needs of the Las Vegas Raiders. Here are some of your terrific responses: Dafe2cat Finish the O-line. Resigning James was prudent, now the improvement needs to come at RG and RT. Need to find run blocking maulers, probably going to have to be in the draft. It will take early picks probably say a 1st and 3rd, if not first two picks. njccc Yep, draft OT first if you can add...
Mar 15, 2024
Raiders quarterback 2024: Minnesota makes big move

Raiders quarterback 2024: Minnesota makes big move

J.J. McCarthy | Photo by Todd Rosenberg/ Raiders’ competition for quarterback makes big move The jockeying for the top quarterback prospects has begun as the Minnesota Vikings became the first quarterback-needy team to become aggressive as they acquired the No. 23 overall pick in the draft from the Houston Texans on Friday morning. Vikings now have announced a draft-pick trade with the Texans: Vikings receive: No. 23 and No. 232 Texans receive: No. 42, No. 188 and a 2025 2nd-round pick.Minnesota now positioned to potentially pursue a quarterback in round one....