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I hope everyone enjoyed watching the soon-to-be Las Vegas Raiders quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, help the Indiana Hoosiers take home the College Football National Championship on Monday night! With that in mind, we’re keeping it rolling with the offseason mailbag this week, focusing on the head coach search, 2026 NFL draft and free agency. As a […]
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Candidate: Klint Kubiak
A report from Jordan Schultz on Wednesday indicated that the Las Vegas Raiders are looking for an “offensive minded” coach to pair with likely first overall selection Fernando Mendoza. Additionally, Schultz went on to mention the top three candidates seem to be Klint Kubiak, Davis Webb, and Jesse Minter. While Minter is a defensive minded […]
Las Vegas Raiders would sign up for this Fernando Mendoza career
We have a opinions on AI. But whatever, they may be, I’m sure Las Vegas Raiders fans will be interested and ready to buy this AI prediction. Via DraftKings Sportsbook, this AI made a prediction on the upcoming NFL career of Indianan quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The Heisman Trophy and National championship-winning quarterback is very much […]
Thursday open thread
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Rob Leonard has potential to be Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator
Despite regime changes, Rob Leonard remained a constant. He even got an additional title — run game coordinator — to go along with defensive line coach for the Las Vegas Raiders when the team went from Antonio Pierce to Pete Carroll as head coach. Originally brought in as the defensive line coach under then-head coach […]
Las Vegas Raiders Reserve/Futures Signings
Earlier this month, the Raiders signed 12 players to reserve/futures contracts, these contracts are essentially any current free agent that did not end the year on an active roster in 2026 and/or are practice squad players. Typically, these players are those that ended the season with a teams practice squad but in recent years we’ve […]
Las Vegas Raiders reportedly leaning toward hiring offensive minded head coach
The Las Vegas Raiders have began their second round of interviews by talking to Ejiro Evero of Carolina Panthers and Jesse Minter of the Los Angeles. They are both defensive coordinao0trs. Yet, continuing a long belief, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz stated Wednesday that the feel around the NFL is the Raiders want to hire an […]
What quaterbacks has Klint Kubiak worked with?
The Las Vegas Raiders are in the thick of their search for a new head coach, and Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is considered a strong candidate to get the job. Pairing a young, offensive-minded head coach lines up nicely with the direction the organization is heading in, as the Raiders are expected to […]
Post-season thoughts on Las Vegas Raiders drafting Fernando Mendoza
Now, that the college football season is over, the NFL draft process will really kick into gear. There will be all-star games, the NFL combine, pro day workouts and pre-draft visits to help shake out the process. Of course, this year, is a little different for the Las Vegas Raiders. They own the No. 1 […]
Fernando Mendoza can join a special group
While the 2026 NFL draft is more than three months away, it seems very likely that the Las Vegas Raiders will select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick. If that, indeed, happen, Mendoza will join a select group of college players. The group consists of quarterbacks who won a Heisman Trophy, […]
Wednesday open thread
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Mike McDaniel reportedly going to Los Angeles Chargers
Now, we know what’s up with Mike McDaniel. Tuesday night, ESPN reported he is expected to be become the offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers. In a curious move, NFL Media reported Tuesday afternoon that McDaniel has informed the Cleveland Browns that he is withdrawing from their head-coaching search, a day before he was […]
Las Vegas Raiders’ top 5 remaining head coach candidates
Head coach vacancies are starting to get filled around the NFL, as four out of ten openings have closed with the New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans hiring new leaders. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Raiders’ job is still open. However, the good news for the Raiders is that they’ve interviewed 14 […]
Should Las Vegas Raiders try to trade for Lamar Jackson?
The Las Vegas Raiders don’t even have a head coach yet, but but rumors of player movement has already begun. In the past few days, both Pro Football Talk and ESPN have floated rumors that the Raiders could be a perfect trade partner for two time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, who could potentially be made […]
The in-house free agents that merit a Las Vegas Raiders return
On the same day the team announced the dismissal of Pete Carroll as head coach, the Las Vegas Raiders embarked on the offseason roster building the Monday the regular season concluded. General manager John Spytek, who is going to be the lead architect on the Silver & Black’s roster alongside the next head coach, got […]
A reminder of a great Raiders playoff moment
It’s no secret, I enjoy reminiscing about Raiders history. I do every chance I get. I got another chance this week. Saturday, during the television broadcast of the Denver Broncos’ thrilling overtime home victory over the Buffalo Bills, a stat was shown that the Bills became the 85th team to play on the road have […]
Tuesday community question: Interested in the playoffs?
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2026 Las Vegas Raiders Draft Scouting: Elijah Sarratt
Position: Wide Receiver Height: 6’2 Weight: 214 Stats: 2025 (14 games) – 62 receptions, 802 yards, 15 touchdowns, 12/26 contested catches Class/Age: Senior (22) Team: Indiana Positives: Sarratt has been highly productive in his career between St. Francis, JMU, and now Indiana logging a career 237 receptions, 3630 and and 44 touchdowns with a career […]
Playoff lessons: Klint Kubiak next Las Vegas Raiders head coach? Broncos’ playoff run Nix-ed?
One of the perks that Tom Brady enjoys as Las Vegas Raiders minority owner? His gig with Fox Sports affords him the opportunity to broadcast and watch postseason games. And, as the Silver & Black continues its hunt for a head coach, Brady got a bird’s eye view of one of the candidates the team […]
The latest Las Vegas Raiders coaching search updates
It’s been exactly two weeks since the Las Vegas Raiders fired Pete Carroll and began their head-coaching search. The process is kicking into the second phrase. Monday, ESPN reported that the Raiders will have second interviews with Los Angels Chargers defensive coordinator and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley this week. Meanwhile, there are […]
Discuss Fernando Mendoza during College Football National Championship in The FEED
Especially with Dante Moore officially going back to school, it feels like it’s just a matter of time until the Las Vegas Raiders make Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. That being said, the Heisman Trophy winner still has one more game to play as the Indiana […]
Maxx Crosby takes home multiple awards in Silver and Black Pride’s 2025 Las Vegas Raiders awards
With the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 season in the books, it’s time for Silver and Black Pride’s annual awards, where each writer gives their take on who should be the Raiders’ MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year. While Tristen Kuhn […]
Monday open thread
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Curt Cignetti shoots down Las Vegas Raiders head coach rumors
With the Las Vegas Raiders looking for a new quarterback and head coach this offseason, many have speculated that Indiana’s combination of Fernando Mendoza and Curt Cignetti could continue working together in Las Vegas. The Hoosiers are playing for the College Football National Championship on Monday night, and the Raiders are expected to use the […]
Sunday Divisional Round Playoffs open threads
The weekend ends as the Houston Texans visit the New England Patriots at noon PT. Then, the Los Angeles Rams visit the Chicago Bears at 3:30. Discuss it all here.