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Raiders’ potential 2026 breakout star after strong OTAs showing

The Las Vegas Raiders kicked off their 2026 NFL offseason in the middle of May, with mandatory minicamp starting on June 9. Needing as much time as they can get with a new coaching staff and revamped roster, their organized team activities (OTAs) have begun to show which players could make a major impact this […] The post Raiders’ potential 2026 breakout star after strong OTAs showing appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Connor Heyward offers an all-around fullback for Raiders

Klint Kubiak made no bones about it: For his Las Vegas Raiders offense to succeed, he required a true fullback. Thus, as the Silver & Black built a roster to the new head coach’s liking this offseason, general manager John Spytek acquired Connor Heyward in free agency on a two-year, $4.5 million contract to man […]

Raiders TE Brock Bowers enjoys his new nickname

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the middle of OTAs, hoping to build team chemistry with a new head coaching staff. Klint Kubiak is attempting to build a winner in Las Vegas after back-to-back dreadful seasons by the Silver and Black. One of the weapons that will be at Kubiak’s disposal is superstar tight end […]

Eric Stokes embracing leader, veteran role for Raiders cornerbacks

New contract. New year. New number. New mentality. It’s been quite the back-to-back offseasons for Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes. From flier signing to established veteran who is embracing a leadership role, the Georgia native is on the “a change of scenery does one good” career progression. Initially signed to a modest one-year, $3.5 […]

Kyle Shanahan talks 49ers joint practices and his frustrations with the schedule

The San Francisco 49ers will play the Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Chargers, and Las Vegas Raiders this preseason. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team is looking into joint practices against its first two preseason opponents at the podium on Thursday, saying, “Yeah, we’re most likely going to go up against Tennessee and the Chargers.” […]

Remembering some names of Raiders’ past

We had some fun tis week in our Tuesday Community Question. We asked our community memebrs to simply name a random Raider’s player of the past. We got several great responses, representing former Raiders’ players from all eras. It was a great trip down memory lane. Thanks for playing along. Here are some of your […]

Could Kayshon Boutte trade make sense?

Thee has been speculation that the Las Vegas Raiders could add another wide receiver for weeks. There are a few veterans still available in free agency who could potentially fit the Raiders, there is another potential fit who could be available. Sports Illustrated recently reported that the New England Patriots could trade receiver Kayshon Boutte […]

Recent Raiders’ coach remembered unfondly

When the topic is the worst head coach in the history of the Las Vegas Raiders’ franchise, let’s face it, there’s many candidates. For all the good leadership this franchise has had (Tom Flores and John Madden are Pro Football Hall of Famers), there were some rough coaching regimes (especially in recent memory). NFL analyst […]

Where Malcolm Koonce fits in Raiders’ 3-4 defensive front

Another offseason. Another one-year prove-it-type deal. But earning $11 million in 2025 and slated to pocket another $11 million if he plays in all 17 games again, the contract and coin are quite fine for Malcolm Koonce. The Las Vegas Raiders third-round pick in 2021, the 27-year-0ld edge rusher showed the burst and explosion towards […]

Raiders OTAs: Quarterbacks put in work in front of GOAT

Las Vegas Raiders’ part owner Tom Brady reportedly attended Thursday’s OTA session. He reportedly kept a close eye on the offense and the all-time greatest quarterback saw the Raiders’ quarterbacks put in good work in the practice. As expected, veteran Kirk Cousins remained the No. 1 quarterback this week. As was the case last week, […]

Could Raiders make a trade for Josh Sweat?

As we sit in the slow period of the offseason, interesting names pop up from time to time. These are players who could be made available for one reason or another as we prepare for training camp to start. One of these instances occurred this week when NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reported that the Arizona […]

Easiest stretches on Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 schedule

Now that the Las Vegas Raiders officially have their 2026 schedule set, it’s time to start circling which games should be wins for the Silver and Black. To be honest, there aren’t many stretches or even back-to-back games where the Raiders have favorable matchups. Playing two of the best divisions in the NFL, the AFC […]

When is the best time to play Fernando Mendoza?

The topic of when the Las Vegas Raiders will start rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been a topic long before the team even drafted him. Both Raiders’ head coach Klint Kubiak and general manager John Spytek have said, in an ideal world, rookie quarterbacks would be given time to be groomed before playing. Thus, it […]

Raiders schedule 2026: Fans mixed

The Las Vegas Raiders 2026 schedule was relelased recently. To recap, here is their schedule: Week 1, Sept. 13 Miami Dolphins, 1:25 p.m., FOX Week 2, Sept. 20 at Los Angeles Chargers, 1:05 p.m., CBS Week 3, Sept 27 at New Orleans Saints, 1:25 p.m., CBS Week 4, Oct. 4 Kansas City Chiefs, 1;25 p.m., […]

Las Vegas Raiders 2023 Rookies Standing for 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders had a rather underwhelming draft class in 2023, when reflecting on it heading into their fourth seasons. EDGE Tyree Wilson amassed just 12 sacks, 91 tackles, and 17 TFL in 50 games. Michael Mayer was quickly placed as a second TE after drafting franchise cornerstone Brock Bowers in the first round […]

Raiders 2027 free-agent class is pretty meager

For the second year in the row, it appears that the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2027 free-agent class will be less than impressive. Thus, there aren’t many perspective high-priority pending free agents. Of course, things can change if a player has a huge 2026 season. But, for now, there doesn’t appear to be many pressing contracts […]