Raiders head into bye with 3 new coaches and plenty to think about before their season resumes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Raiders head into bye with 3 new coaches and plenty to think about before their season resumes

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Anybody can be replaced. They say ‘Not For Long.’ So, never get complacent.” The Raiders head into their bye week mired in a five-game losing skid and with plenty to fix under first-year coach Antonio Pierce. We’ve got to do what’s best and gives us the best opportunity to win, whatever that may be.” He took the first step Tuesday by adding Norv Turner to the coaching staff as a senior advisor, and naming Scott Turner as interim offensive coordinator and Joe Philbin as interim offensive line coach. “I’ve been with this team through so much, thick and thin, it’s just football at the end of the day,” Hobbs said. On the other side of the ball, where Las Vegas has allowed 27.9 points per game — ahead of only Jacksonville, Dallas and Carolina — Hobbs said things need to be better and can be if the Raiders he’s familiar with return from their bye week with the same mindeset.

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There’s more on the line for Jaguars and Raiders after the season than in Sunday’s meeting
3 days, 17 hours ago

There’s more on the line for Jaguars and Raiders after the season than in Sunday’s meeting

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday isn’t exactly one CBS or the NFL is in a hurry to showcase. But I think these next three weeks really can set us up for the future, for the offseason, for next year and how we can build and where we need to add …

Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell shows he might have something to say about team’s QB plans
3 weeks ago

Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell shows he might have something to say about team’s QB plans

New York Times  

Since going down with a broken thumb in Week 7, Aidan O’Connell had to watch his team lose five straight games from the sideline. “It was a great game except for the last play.” GO DEEPER Raiders ask NFL to review final play of loss vs. Chiefs The 2-10 Raiders had rallied from a 16-3 deficit to take a 17-16 …

Raiders hire former head coach Norv Turner as offensive consultant, tag Scott Turner as interim OC
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Raiders hire former head coach Norv Turner as offensive consultant, tag Scott Turner as interim OC

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring longtime NFL coach Norv Turner as an offensive consultant, the team announced Tuesday. Turner’s son and Raiders pass game coordinator, Scott Turner, will take over as interim offensive coordinator after Luke Getsy was fired on Sunday. The #Raiders have named Scott Turner as Interim Offensive Coordinator, Joe Philbin as Interim Offensive Line Coach, and …

Raiders’ conservative approach doesn’t do offense any favors in loss to Steelers
2 months, 1 week ago

Raiders’ conservative approach doesn’t do offense any favors in loss to Steelers

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — There were plenty of reasons for the Las Vegas Raiders to have a rough performance on offense Sunday. “I’d like to see positive plays,” Pierce said Sunday when asked if the team needed to be more aggressive on offense. “We have guys that want to go to work,” quarterback Aidan O’Connell, who made his first start of …

Raiders return to Aidan O’Connell as starting QB against the Steelers, benching Gardner Minshew
2 months, 1 week ago

Raiders return to Aidan O’Connell as starting QB against the Steelers, benching Gardner Minshew

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — When Antonio Pierce became the Raiders’ interim coach midway through last season, his first major act was naming then-rookie Aidan O’Connell the starting quarterback. Pierce, now the full-time Las Vegas coach, is turning again to O’Connell as the Raiders reach a critical part of their season while benching Gardner Minshew with the Pittsburgh Steelers visiting on Sunday. …

Raiders defense tries to remain confident after ugly loss and recent injuries
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Raiders defense tries to remain confident after ugly loss and recent injuries

New York Times  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Christian Wilkins is a hands-up roller coaster guy, “yelling and screaming” with every twist and climb and dip. GO DEEPER Antonio Pierce says some Raiders made 'business decisions' in embarrassing loss to Panthers “We’ve got to respond,” Crosby said Sunday night. “We’ve got to get ready to work.” The Raiders allowed 5.4 yards per carry to Chuba …

The Raiders’ problems on offense go beyond Luke Getsy’s play-calling
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Raiders’ problems on offense go beyond Luke Getsy’s play-calling

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The boos began in the first quarter Sunday, when back-to-back inside runs by Zamir White didn’t sit well with Raiders fans who wanted to see more imaginative play-calling. There’s a reason why expectations were low for the Raiders entering the season, and last week’s victory at Baltimore created a temporary amnesia that maybe Las Vegas could make …

Antonio Pierce has concerns as the Raiders turn their attention to cut-down day
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Antonio Pierce has concerns as the Raiders turn their attention to cut-down day

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Antonio Pierce, the usually talkative Raiders coach, sometimes speaks loudest when using the fewest words. “I think it’s still a work in progress,” Pierce said. That could be said for Las Vegas’ roster as a whole as Pierce and general manager Tom Telesco work together to reduce it to 53 players by 4 p.m. EDT Tuesday. It’s …

Raiders QB competition is tight entering preseason game at Minnesota
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Raiders QB competition is tight entering preseason game at Minnesota

Associated Press  

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce hopes to finally take a major step forward Saturday in picking the starting quarterback when Las Vegas opens its preseason at Minnesota. Pierce said a decision will be made later this week whether incumbent Aidan O’Connell or free agent signee Gardner Minshew would start, but each player will receive a quarter’s worth of action. Pierce has …

Chargers still believe in Staley after historic 63-21 loss to rival Raiders
1 year ago

Chargers still believe in Staley after historic 63-21 loss to rival Raiders

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles Chargers defensive leader Khalil Mack said he didn’t have his unit ready after Thursday’s historic 63-21 loss to their AFC West rival Las Vegas Raiders. This can’t be a disconnect, when you love this the way that I do.” Now it’s a matter of whether or not team owner Dean Spanos believes in the guy …

Brandon Staley uncertain of future with Chargers, says ‘nothing went right’ in loss vs. Raiders
1 year ago

Brandon Staley uncertain of future with Chargers, says ‘nothing went right’ in loss vs. Raiders

New York Times  

Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley said he doesn’t know whether he’ll be coaching the franchise in the morning, following a 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. As the Raiders carried a franchise-record 42-0 lead into halftime Thursday, NFL analyst and former cornerback Richard Sherman called for the Chargers to immediately fire Staley at the break. …

More relaxed Raiders are serious about making something out of the season
1 year, 1 month ago

More relaxed Raiders are serious about making something out of the season

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — A new miniature basketball hoop was hanging in the Raiders locker room, and wide receiver Davante Adams and running back Ameer Abdullah went at each other trading shots as teammates looked on. Then he made a shot, turned to the reporters and said, “Catch that.” It was a time for levity in what has been a trying …

Raiders hoping for ‘a new day’ under interim coach Antonio Pierce and GM Champ Kelly
1 year, 1 month ago

Raiders hoping for ‘a new day’ under interim coach Antonio Pierce and GM Champ Kelly

New York Times  

HENDERSON, Nev. — There was no way Antonio Pierce could’ve known this moment was coming, but he was ready for it. “The synergy, the energy in this building and the personality of our players will reflect on who we are as Raiders.” Antonio Pierce brought the energy in his introductory presser as interim Raiders head coach 🔥 "This is a …

Tafur: Raiders’ defense showed heart, but loss raises more questions about braintrust
1 year, 1 month ago

Tafur: Raiders’ defense showed heart, but loss raises more questions about braintrust

New York Times  

DETROIT — It should have been much easier to sugarcoat Monday night’s performance. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was so bad Monday that McDaniels wouldn’t commit to starting him next week against the New York Giants. “It ain’t my job.” GO DEEPER Lions ride Jahmyr Gibbs' big night to beat Raiders Crosby had a big day, donating $1 million to his alma …

Raiders hope defense is finally on right path, still in search of season’s first turnover
1 year, 2 months ago

Raiders hope defense is finally on right path, still in search of season’s first turnover

New York Times  

Hopefully, the football gods aren’t busy Sunday. “It’s very frustrating,” cornerback Nate Hobbs said Sunday, “but the football gods, they’re going to repay you. Because good things come to teams that … “Always trust the process,” defensive coordinator Patrick Graham said Tuesday of what his defense can do until that wave comes. “The one thing for Tyree,” Graham said, “ …

Raiders hope rookie QB Aidan O’Connell’s smarts, intangibles translate to NFL
1 year, 4 months ago

Raiders hope rookie QB Aidan O’Connell’s smarts, intangibles translate to NFL

New York Times  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Derek Carr was the Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback for the past nine seasons. “It was the number that was given to me,” O’Connell said Wednesday. He’s got a plan, and that usually bodes well for you in terms of improving.” Throughout the first 11 practices of training camp, however, carrying that over to the field has eluded …

Raiders’ long-needed defensive overhaul will take time and ‘more than one draft’
1 year, 8 months ago

Raiders’ long-needed defensive overhaul will take time and ‘more than one draft’

New York Times  

The Raiders’ defense is in rough shape. They could still theoretically re-sign cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, who started nine games during an injury-plagued season last year and is available on the open market, but that feels unlikely given the additions of Facyson, Duke Shelley and David Long Jr. It’s not exactly an exciting group of additions, and it’s fair to say …

Raiders hire former Commanders OC Scott Turner
1 year, 10 months ago

Raiders hire former Commanders OC Scott Turner

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Scott Turner is joining the Las Vegas Raiders’ staff, likely helping oversee the passing game. “I’m just happy to be a part of the staff and it’s obviously coach McDaniels’ deal, and I’m just going to be ready to contribute and help the best I can,” Turner said Friday. It’s just everything’s …

Raiders face many offseason questions, most notably at QB
1 year, 11 months ago

Raiders face many offseason questions, most notably at QB

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — When a team goes 6-11, the problems go beyond quarterback, and that’s the situation the Las Vegas Raiders face. Coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler will need to figure out who replaces quarterback Derek Carr, how to bring back running back Josh Jacobs, what changes need to be made on the offensive line and what …

Mystery behind Raiders-Chargers matchup and L.A.’s revamped defense
2 years, 3 months ago

Mystery behind Raiders-Chargers matchup and L.A.’s revamped defense

LA Times  

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley has brought in plenty of defensive help for star edge rusher Joey Bosa. Head coach Brandon Staley this week expressed “full confidence” in his revamped defense but also noted the uncertainty that exists entering the Chargers’ opener against Las Vegas. I really like who we’re going to go compete with on Sunday.” Chargers Why no …

Breaking down the key players behind the Raiders’ encouraging 2020 season
4 years ago

Breaking down the key players behind the Raiders’ encouraging 2020 season

LA Times  

Anthony Herrera moved nearly 300 miles from Inglewood to Las Vegas this past summer just to be closer to the Raiders, his favorite team. Herrera, nicknamed “Raider Jester” because of the costume he has worn to games since 2018, didn’t know what to expect from the franchise as it relocated for a third time. The Raiders, who had beaten the …

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