Archives for March 2024

Aidan O’Connell, Antonio Pierce | Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Pierce says O’Connell ‘earned’ the right to compete for the starting job With the Las Vegas Raiders signing Gardner Minshew in free agency and the assumption that the Raiders are targeting a quarterback in the first round of next month’s NFL Draft, Aidan O’Connell remaining the team’s starter seems … [Read more...] about Silver Minings: Antonio Pierce gives Aidan O’Connell vote of confidence

Antonio Pierce | Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images New Las Vegas coach catches up on offseason movement Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce met with media members at the NFL owners meeting early Monday morning. It was his first, extensive interview since free agency began two weeks ago. Here are some highlights of Pierce’s session: Pierce continued to say everything … [Read more...] about NFL owners meeting: Antonio Pierce talks quarterbacks, free agents, culture and more

Caleb Williams | Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Is there trade scenario where Las Vegas gets up to No. 1 pick? Ok, let’s do a fun, little exercise here. This seems unlikely, but let’s workshop this a bit. I was engaging with a user on Twitter recently who thought the Raiders’ best bet to somehow convince the Chicago Bears to give up the No. 1 overall draft pick to … [Read more...] about Raiders quarterback 2024: Hypothetical way to draft Caleb Williams

DeAndre Carter | Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images There are still several in-house Las Vegas free agents As we start the third week of NFL free agency, there are still several in-house Las Vegas Raiders free agents available. Now, seven unrestricted free agents have signed elsewhere in free agency. They are: Defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (Arizona Cardinals), running … [Read more...] about Raiders free agency: Who do you want back?

Alexander Mattison | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Getting to know the Raiders’ new running back via a Vikings writer The Las Vegas Raiders are shifting to a running back by committee approach next season, and free agent signing Alexander Mattison projects to be a key piece of the Raiders’ backfield in 2024. So, Silver and Black Pride reached out to our friends … [Read more...] about What can Alexander Mattison bring to Las Vegas?