Raiders assistant GM Champ Kelly has been a hot name in GM circles for a few years now. Two years ago, he was named the Raiders interim GM after the firing of Dave Ziegler. And though the Raiders have went with two outside GMs since then, Kelly remains a respected GM candidate. The Jaguars are currently in search of a new GM after firing Trent Baalke and hiring new head coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars hold GM interview with Raiders asst GM Champ Kelly
What condition the position is in: Assessing Raiders level of need at safety
With free agency a month away, it’s time to check in on the Raiders’ safety position to give it a condition of either Strong, Stable, Unstable, Serious, or Critical. Starters: Isaiah Pola-Mao, ?? Backups: Thomas Harper, Trey Taylor, Chris Smith II Free agents: Tre’von Moehrig, Marcus Epps Moehrig and Epps were the Raiders two starting safeties the past two seasons and were a … [Read more...] about What condition the position is in: Assessing Raiders level of need at safety
What condition the position is in: Assessing Raiders level of need at cornerback
With free agency a month away, it’s time to check in on the Raiders’ cornerback position to give it a condition of either Strong, Stable, Unstable, Serious, or Critical. Starters: Jack Jones, Jakorian Bennett Backups: DeCamerion Richardson, Sam Webb, Kyu Blu Kelly, MJ Devonshire, Keenan Isaac Free agents: Nate Hobbs, Darnay Holmes Jones, Bennett, and Hobbs were the team’s … [Read more...] about What condition the position is in: Assessing Raiders level of need at cornerback
Raiders add rising offensive guru to coaching staff
Even after making several coaching staff announcements, the Raiders aren’t done. Thursday they added another assistant. At a position that may go unnoticed, but could potentially be a very good get. They have hired former Incarnate Word offensive coordinator Connor McQueen to be their assistant wide receivers coach. SOURCE: Incarnate Word offensive coordinator/QBs coach Conner … [Read more...] about Raiders add rising offensive guru to coaching staff
Jets release QB Aaron Rodgers which means talk of Raiders as top landing spot have begun
Not minutes after the Jets officially announced they were parting ways with Aaron Rodgers, the discussion about where he plays next kicked into high gear. And as you might expect, the Raiders are at the top of that discussion. Nick Shook of NFL media put together a list of the top four potential landing spots for Rodgers. And unsurprisingly, the Raiders were the first team on … [Read more...] about Jets release QB Aaron Rodgers which means talk of Raiders as top landing spot have begun