'Coy' Raiders rookie is making his presence felt on the field
6 months, 1 week ago

'Coy' Raiders rookie is making his presence felt on the field

China Daily  

Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in an NFL match on Saturday in Baltimore, Maryland. "I could tell when he first showed up," said wide receiver Davante Adams, who was part of a panel of veterans who spoke to the rookies when they first arrived in Las Vegas. Bowers, who had nine catches for 98 yards in Sunday's 26-23 come-from-behind win in Baltimore, is the first tight end in NFL history with at least five receptions and 50 receiving yards in each of his first two games. "I just kind of come and do my job, and I just feel like I go about my business," a coy Bowers said in front of his locker, looking a bit shell-shocked surrounded by reporters. "That dude's, like, been making plays from day one," Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew said.

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Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

Wins are the only statistic that counts for Jim Harbaugh. Although the Chargers are already into the postseason and could be locked into a playoff seed by the time they kick off against the Las Vegas Raiders at 1:25 p.m. PST Sunday, they still are fighting for distinction as the best defense in the NFL. Allowing a league-low average of …

Raiders TE Brock Bowers could be Offensive Rookie of the Year -- in a different season
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Raiders TE Brock Bowers could be Offensive Rookie of the Year -- in a different season

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Poor timing might be the only thing standing between Raiders tight end Brock Bowers and the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Bowers also broke Puka Nacua’s mark of 105 catches by a rookie at any position set just last season. Ditka is the only tight end ever to be selected as the league’s top offensive …

Brock Bowers sets NFL rookie records as the Raiders roll to a 25-10 victory over the Saints
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Brock Bowers sets NFL rookie records as the Raiders roll to a 25-10 victory over the Saints

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Aidan O’Connell and the Las Vegas Raiders played with a lot of energy — and looked pretty sharp — for a last-place team that had every excuse to be sluggish and sleep-deprived. O’Connell passed for two touchdowns, tight end Brock Bowers broke two rookie NFL records, and the Raiders won for just the fourth time this season, …

Raiders’ Brock Bowers breaks 2 NFL records, including Mike Ditka’s 1961 rookie tight end mark
3 months ago

Raiders’ Brock Bowers breaks 2 NFL records, including Mike Ditka’s 1961 rookie tight end mark

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers didn’t set any statistical goals for his rookie season, he said, because he had “no clue what to expect, coming from college to the NFL.” Then he proceeded to break a 63-year-old record in his first 16 games as a pro — just one of three notable marks he set Sunday …

Brock Bowers’ record-setting day pushes Raiders to win vs. Saints: Key takeaways
3 months ago

Brock Bowers’ record-setting day pushes Raiders to win vs. Saints: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Vic Tafur, Tashan Reed, Larry Holder and Lauren Smith The Las Vegas Raiders posted back-to-back wins for the first time this season with a 25-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. GO DEEPER Raiders’ Brock Bowers breaks Ditka’s, Nacua's rookie receiving records Las Vegas quarterback Aidan O’Connell threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns in the game, …

O’Connell passes for 257 yards and Raiders snap 10-game skid with 19-14 win over Jaguars
3 months ago

O’Connell passes for 257 yards and Raiders snap 10-game skid with 19-14 win over Jaguars

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Raiders owner Mark Davis made the rounds Sunday to congratulate the players as music blared inside the locker room. Aidan O’Connell returned from an injury and passed for 257 yards, and the Raiders ended a 10-game losing streak with a 19-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. “The vibes are way better.” The Raiders, whose skid was the …

In a lost Raiders season, Monday night serves as showcase for strong rookie class
3 months, 1 week ago

In a lost Raiders season, Monday night serves as showcase for strong rookie class

New York Times  

It was Jackson Powers-Johnson’s second game in the NFL when an official pulled aside Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce and warned him about the rookie’s physical playing style. “It’d be cooler with some more wins.” The Raiders have scored more than 20 points only three times all season, but the running game is starting to show some life thanks …

Raiders’ Brock Bowers having a historic rookie season despite team’s struggles
4 months, 1 week ago

Raiders’ Brock Bowers having a historic rookie season despite team’s struggles

New York Times  

Nev. — Brock Bowers is a man of few words. “I’ve always got something to prove.” Raiders tight ends coach Luke Steckel knew Bowers was capable of making this type of impact the first time he watched his college film. “He’s probably the best tight end I’ve ever evaluated coming out of college,” Steckel said Tuesday. “ tremendous talent.” GO …

Rams vs. Las Vegas Raiders: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
5 months, 1 week ago

Rams vs. Las Vegas Raiders: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

The 1-4 Rams aim to repeat last season’s feat, when they came out of an off week and turned around their season en route to a playoff berth. Star receiver Cooper Kupp practiced this week and appeared on track to return from an ankle injury that has sidelined him for three games. Offensive lineman Joe Noteboom, who was limited this …

'Coy' Raiders rookie is making his presence felt on the field
6 months, 1 week ago

'Coy' Raiders rookie is making his presence felt on the field

China Daily  

Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in an NFL match on Saturday in Baltimore, Maryland. "I could tell when he first showed up," said wide receiver Davante Adams, who was part of a panel of veterans who spoke to the rookies when they first arrived in …

Davante Adams, Raiders offense shows progress in open practice at Allegiant Stadium
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Davante Adams, Raiders offense shows progress in open practice at Allegiant Stadium

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders had an open practice in front of roughly 20,000 fans at Allegiant Stadium on Wednesday night, and they got their first look at rookie guard Jackson Powers-Johnson. “He’ll be limited and … he has a few weeks before the game,” coach Antonio Pierce said before practice. “It’s difficult when you have a player …

Raiders rookies DJ Glaze and Dylan Laube opening eyes at training camp
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Raiders rookies DJ Glaze and Dylan Laube opening eyes at training camp

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Everyone knew that Las Vegas Raiders first-round pick Brock Bowers was going to make an impact. “Sometimes after a rack of plays,” Glaze said, “Maxx will come find me and say, ‘This is what I saw … if you stayed square this much longer, I probably would have had nowhere to go.’ Reps are important, but …

Brock Bowers’ story comes full circle as Raiders’ first-round pick
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Brock Bowers’ story comes full circle as Raiders’ first-round pick

New York Times  

Like a child still marveling at their surprise gift long after they opened it, the Las Vegas Raiders lined up rookie tight end Brock Bowers inside and out wide at OTAs last week. Heating up 🔥 pic.twitter.com/w8JPcTYmgi — Las Vegas Raiders May 21, 2024 Watching him at the University of Georgia and, now, with the Raiders, no one would have …

Las Vegas Raiders take Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the 13th pick in the NFL draft
11 months ago

Las Vegas Raiders take Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the 13th pick in the NFL draft

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Brock Bowers was in middle school in Napa, California, when the then-Oakland Raiders would hold training camp nearby. Now Bowers is part of the Las Vegas Raiders, who selected the Georgia tight end in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday with the 13th pick. Las Vegas traded up last year to take Notre Dame’s Michael …

Why the Raiders bucked bigger needs and added dynamic tight end Brock Bowers
11 months ago

Why the Raiders bucked bigger needs and added dynamic tight end Brock Bowers

New York Times  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders didn’t take Phillip Buchanan, Fabian Washington, JaMarcus Russell, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Rolando McClain, D.J. Draft pick grades: Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman rate the selections Full draft order: Team picks for all 257 selections “The Athletic Football Show”: Watch live reaction to the draft “We’re looking to add more playmakers to the offense, and they …

Raiders draft Brock Bowers: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
11 months ago

Raiders draft Brock Bowers: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the No. Draft pick grades: Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman rate the selections Full draft order: Team picks for all 257 selections “The Athletic Football Show”: Watch live reaction to the draft ‘The Beast’ breakdown Bowers ranked No. When you consider Bowers’ versatility to go along with last year’s second-round …

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