Aidan O’Connell | Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Raiders’ offense was stagnant when it mattered most Don’t be surprised if the Las Vegas Raiders’ coaching staff uses late-game situational success in training camp practices and in the preseason as a significant measuring stick when determining the winner of the starting quarterback battle between incumbent Aidan … [Read more...] about Silver Minings: Be better in 2nd half of games
Archives for June 2024
Raiders quarterback battle: Thoughts on report that Aidan O’Connell has ‘slight edge’ over Gardner Minshew
Gardner Minshew, Aidan O’Connell | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images There is a long way to go There was a recent report by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that stated that incumbent Aidan O’Connell left the OTA and minicamp sessions holding a ‘slight edge’ over free-agent signing Gardner Minshew in the Las Vegas Raiders’ starting-quarterback battle. To recap, this was part of … [Read more...] about Raiders quarterback battle: Thoughts on report that Aidan O’Connell has ‘slight edge’ over Gardner Minshew
Ranking AFC West quarterbacks: Is Bo Nix already ahead of Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew?
Aidan O’Connell, Gardner Minshew | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images How does the Raiders’ quarterback duo stack up against the rest of the division? The AFC West certainly has an interesting collection of quarterbacks heading into the 2024 NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers have two of the best in the league with Patrick Mahomes and Justin … [Read more...] about Ranking AFC West quarterbacks: Is Bo Nix already ahead of Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew?
Raiders News: Offensive Line Coach James Cregg Impressed With Jackson Powers-Johnson Pass Protection
Much of the attention on the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2024 draft picks has gone towards first-round pick tight end Brock Bowers. got Crosby locked in for 2:30 pm PT on July 3! But second-round pick Jackson Powers-Johnson may wind up making even more of an impact for the Raiders this season. Powers-Johnson was the best center in college football last season but will slide over to … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Offensive Line Coach James Cregg Impressed With Jackson Powers-Johnson Pass Protection
Bruins Trade Beloved Goaltender
The Boston Bruins have traded a beloved member of their dynamic goaltending tandem, as they send Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Mark Kastelic, Joonas Korpisalo (25% retained), and a 2024 first round draft pick. Bruins Trade Linus Ullmark Although the infamous ‘goalie hug’ will end, it is part of an effort to bring back some of the many pieces that gave … [Read more...] about Bruins Trade Beloved Goaltender