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Raiders not spending much on key position
There was a time not long ago when the Las Vegas Raiders were among the league leaders in investing in their wide receivers. That is no longer the case. In fact, it’s been a drmamatic turnaround. A recent evaluation from Spotrac (via another X account) showed the Raiders are dead last in money invest in […]
Wednesday open thread
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Day 2 wide receiver prospects who have talent to become Raiders’ WR1
With former Silver & Black linebacker and Detroit Lions general manager Matt Millen slated to announce the Las Vegas Raiders second-round selection in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, it’d be apt if pick No. 36 is a wide receiver. During Millen’s tenure as the chief personnel man in Detroit from 2001-08, the Penn State product […]
Las Vegas Raiders 2026 Draft Scouting: Day Three Linebackers
The Las Vegas Raiders added linebackers this off-season with Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker, and Segun Olubi but they still need to add depth to the position, and a swing on a late round flyer isn’t a bad idea. I broke down their options from rounds 2-4, and the class is very deep across the board […]
Las Vegas Raiders 5 most interesting Top 30 visits ahead of NFL Draft
We’re creeping close to the 2026 NFL draft, with the Las Vegas Raiders and the 31 other teams in the league wrapping up their top 30 pre-draft visits on Wednesday. Silver and Black Pride tracked 23 prospects who Las Vegas hosted over the last several weeks, and below is a look at the five most […]
Las Vegas Raiders 2026 Draft Scouting: Day Three EDGE Rushers
I broke down the Las Vegas Raiders early round EDGE rusher options earlier on in my draft scouting process. The Raiders haven’t drafted a true EDGE rusher since Tyree Wilson, and despite adding Kwity Paye a late round target to add depth is a very likely, and smart, idea to help build out the room. […]
Should Raiders consider Diego Pavia?
We know the Las Vegas Raiders will be adding a quarterback in the draft when they are fully expected to select Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick. But the franchise may not be done with the position in the draft after taking Mendoza. The might be interested in adding another quarterback in the […]
Raiders draft 2026: A mock with a big trade up
We are continuing our series of three full Las Vegas Raiders’ mock draft. First, we offered a no-trade mock, Today, we have a big trade up. and another with a second-round trade down. Both of these mocks may have additional trades, both up and down. Full disclosure: Some players may appear on multiple mocks as […]
Is Klint Kubiak setting an early tone?
The Las Vegas Raiders are holding their first voluntary minicamp of the Klint Kubiak era and the new coach apparently is already challenging his new squad. In first-day photos of the camp from the team, via Las Vegas reporter Nick Walters, it appears players began to practice with the Raiders’ famous shield logo not appearing […]
Raiders fans’ confidence is high this week
We all know the NFL draft hasn’t been overly kind to the Las Vegas Raiders over the years. So, the fan base has had a right to be a bit nervous about the event leading into most years. But this year is not most years. The Raiders own the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday’s […]
How ready for the draft are you?
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Holder’s ‘my guy’ at every position Las Vegas Raiders need in 2026 NFL draft
When John Spytek meets with his scouting staff for the final time before the 2026 NFL draft, each scout will have one last opportunity to pound the table for prospects they want the Las Vegas Raiders to take. While I won’t be in that room and Spytek, undoubtedly, doesn’t care about my opinion, it’s time […]
Raiders’ Super Bowl hero Rod Martin dies at age 72
Rod Martin, one of the Raiders’ all-time great Super Bowl performers, has died at the age of 72. The team announced Martin’s death Monday via its X Account. The linebacker played his entire 12-season career with the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders spanning 1977-88. The Los Angeles native was a 12th round draft pick in 1977 (No. […]
What would Chris Johnson add to Las Vegas Raiders’ secondary in 2026 NFL draft?
The Las Vegas Raiders’ roster could use some depth and extra talent at cornerback heading into the 2026 NFL draft. As a result, the Raiders held a top 30 visit with former San Diego State corner, Chris Johnson, who ranks 39th overall on NFL Mock Draft Database’s consensus big board, as of April 14, putting […]
Missouri’s Chris McClellan can beef up Las Vegas Raiders’ defensive line in 2026 NFL draft
The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to add some mass to the roster during the 2026 NFL draft, especially on the defensive line, given the significant need at nose tackle. Hence, former Missouri defensive tackle Chris McClellan was one of the first prospects in Las Vegas for a top-30 draft visit. The 6-foot-4, 313-pounder could […]
Kayden McDonald, Lee Hunter, Christen Miller, who fits Las Vegas Raiders best in 2026 NFL draft?
While the Las Vegas Raiders own the No. 1 overall pick, the 2026 NFL draft really starts for the Raiders in the second round with the 36th selection, since former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is already penciled in for the top spot. That could mean the Silver and Black use their first Day 2 pick […]
Raiders draft 2026: Needs tiers
With the NFL draft being held this week, let’s rank the Las Vegas Raiders’ draft needs in tiers. We will exclude quarterback and since it’s widely expected Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza will be the No. 1 overall pick by the team. Let’s go: Early rounds: Wide receiver, defensive tackle, safety We’re talking rounds 2-3 here. […]
Raiders draft 2026: 7-round mock
Yes, it’s draft week. To celebrate we’re offering a full seven-round Las Vegas Raiders mock draft. This one has no trades. I will have two other Raiders’ mock this week, one that offers a trade first-round trade up and another with a second-round trade down. Both of these mocks may have additional trades, both up […]
Indiana RB Kaelon Black praises his former QB
The Las Vegas Raiders’ first pick in the draft seems a foregone conclusion. Fernando Mendoza is expected to be a Raider on Thursday Night, when the organization submits the card for their selection. Mendoza led Indiana to its first-ever national championship, acquiring the Heisman Trophy on the way. The 16-0 record has led many of […]
Monday open thread
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Are Raiders truly comfortable with current offensive line?
Long before he even got to see his players up close and personal, head coach Klint Kubiak made it known he liked the offensive linemen he and offensive line boss Rick Dennison were inheriting with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Silver & Black’s new coach spotlighted offensive tackles Kolton Miller and DJ Glaze as the […]
Former Brady Teammate believes he will mentor Mendoza
The Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up for the NFL draft but the first pick should be set. John Spytek is expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the number one pick in the draft. Mendoza will be the Raiders’ end of a drought of taking a quarterback in the first round since 2007. […]
Raiders draft: Running backs who can complement Ashton Jeanty
Ashton Jeanty. Dylan Laube. Chris Collier. That’s the trio of running backs currently on the Las Vegas Raiders roster. And if you are concerned about the depth behind Jeanty — a workhorse-type tailback the Silver & Black took with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft — I don’t blame you. Having Laube […]
Mailbag: Is Kayden McDonald falling to pick 36 in 2026 NFL draft realistic?
We’re less than one week away from the biggest event of the offseason: the 2026 NFL draft. There shouldn’t be any drama with the No. 1 overall pick (you never know with this team), as Fernando Mendoza is widely expected to be the next player added to the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster. So, the draft […]
Las Vegas Raiders land 2 National Champions in Mel Kiper’s final 2026 NFL mock draft
ESPN’s Mel Kiper is the “Godfather of NFL draft analysts”, paving the way for many in the industry, including inspiring a kid who grew up about 30 minutes outside of Oakland to get involved in breaking down the upcoming crop of professional football players. So, when Kiper drops a mock draft, it’s newsworthy, and he […]