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Jahmyr Gibbs' breakout performance leads Lions past Raiders
Jahmyr Gibbs' breakout performance leads Lions past RaidersDetroit Lions Best and worst of NFL Week 8: Lions bounce back, Broncos stun Chiefs, and what's wrong with the 49ers? Arizona Cardinals Dolphins' Jalen Ramsey ready to build on hot start Miami Dolphins Jaguars share top seed in AFC heading into bye week, but the real test looms Jacksonville JaguarsIn first win, Bryce Young shows why Panthers took him No. 1 Walker's late turnover highlights Browns' need for Watson return C.J. Stroud, Texans offense look to bounce back after worst performance What Kendrick Bourne's injury means for Mac...…Jahmyr Gibbs' breakout performance leads Lions past RaidersDetroit Lions Best and worst of NFL Week 8: Lions bounce back, Broncos stun Chiefs, and what's wrong with the 49ers? Arizona Cardinals Dolphins' Jalen Ramsey ready to build on hot start Miami Dolphins Jaguars share top seed in AFC heading into bye week, but the real test looms Jacksonville JaguarsIn first win, Bryce Young shows why Panthers took him No. 1 Walker's late turnover highlights Browns' need for Watson return C.J. Stroud, Texans offense look to bounce back after worst performance What Kendrick Bourne's injury means for Mac...WW…
Raiders QB Derek Carr has few excuses with rebuilt receiver corps - Las Vegas Raiders Blog- ESPN
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>Las Vegas RaidersLAS VEGAS -- No excuses, right?A year ago, quarterback was essentially playing with (Las Vegas reference warning) house money when it came to his battered and broken receivers corps, a sorry situation exacerbated by 's training-camp meltdown and eventual release.As coach Jon Gruden said later, "We felt we added one of the best receivers in the league a year ago, and he had frozen feet."Gruden was, of course, talking about Brown showing up to camp with frostbite after a cryotherapy mishap. Before his helmet issues. And his going...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>Las Vegas RaidersLAS VEGAS -- No excuses, right?A year ago, quarterback was essentially playing with (Las Vegas reference warning) house money when it came to his battered and broken receivers corps, a sorry situation exacerbated by 's training-camp meltdown and eventual release.As coach Jon Gruden said later, "We felt we added one of the best receivers in the league a year ago, and he had frozen feet."Gruden was, of course, talking about Brown showing up to camp with frostbite after a cryotherapy mishap. Before his helmet issues. And his going...WW…
Raiders owner Mark Davis on Henry Ruggs III: 'only person I wanted' - Las Vegas Raiders Blog- ESPN
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>Las Vegas RaidersHENDERSON, Nev. -- admits he was "fixated" on the combination of speed and power brought to the NFL draft last spring.A blazing 40 time? Oh, indeed. Explosive power to stop, start and re-start? Check. A throwback to a more vintage Raiders player? Stay tuned."He was," the ' owner said of Ruggs, "the only person I wanted in this draft."Raiders general manager Mike Mayock and coach Jon Gruden concurred and Ruggs was selected No. 12 overall.••••••A month later, though, Ruggs had what he called a "mishap." And reports of Ruggs --...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>Las Vegas RaidersHENDERSON, Nev. -- admits he was "fixated" on the combination of speed and power brought to the NFL draft last spring.A blazing 40 time? Oh, indeed. Explosive power to stop, start and re-start? Check. A throwback to a more vintage Raiders player? Stay tuned."He was," the ' owner said of Ruggs, "the only person I wanted in this draft."Raiders general manager Mike Mayock and coach Jon Gruden concurred and Ruggs was selected No. 12 overall.••••••A month later, though, Ruggs had what he called a "mishap." And reports of Ruggs --...WW…
Lawsuits, mergers and Super Bowl pranks - Raiders owner Al Davis and Pete Rozelle through the years
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>HENDERSON, Nev. -- The feud between former NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle and late Raiders owner Al Davis was more than legendary, it set the stage for the NFL becoming what it is today -- a billion-dollar industry that is more national obsession than national pastime. ESPN's 30 for 30 special "Al Davis vs. the NFL" delves into the rivalry and debuts Thursday on ESPN (9 p.m. ET) and ESPN+. Here's a timeline of the events that brought Rozelle and Davis together and drove them apart.1960: Pete Rozelle, a 33-year-old former public relations...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>HENDERSON, Nev. -- The feud between former NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle and late Raiders owner Al Davis was more than legendary, it set the stage for the NFL becoming what it is today -- a billion-dollar industry that is more national obsession than national pastime. ESPN's 30 for 30 special "Al Davis vs. the NFL" delves into the rivalry and debuts Thursday on ESPN (9 p.m. ET) and ESPN+. Here's a timeline of the events that brought Rozelle and Davis together and drove them apart.1960: Pete Rozelle, a 33-year-old former public relations...WW…
Las Vegas Raiders' Jon Gruden 'optimistic' Derek Carr will be active, but won't 'let the cat out of the bag' on starter vs. Miami Dolphins
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>HENDERSON, Nev. -- While coach Jon Gruden is "optimistic" quarterback will be active Saturday against the , nine days after he suffered a strained groin, Gruden would not announce who would start at quarterback -- Carr or ."That's my plan, right now, as I sit here," Gruden said Thursday, when asked specifically if Carr, the franchise's all-time leading passer, would be in uniform."But, again, these groins are funny. You saw what happened last Thursday night. I mean, he's running to his right and I didn't see him the rest of the game. So, I'm not...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>HENDERSON, Nev. -- While coach Jon Gruden is "optimistic" quarterback will be active Saturday against the , nine days after he suffered a strained groin, Gruden would not announce who would start at quarterback -- Carr or ."That's my plan, right now, as I sit here," Gruden said Thursday, when asked specifically if Carr, the franchise's all-time leading passer, would be in uniform."But, again, these groins are funny. You saw what happened last Thursday night. I mean, he's running to his right and I didn't see him the rest of the game. So, I'm not...WW…
Raiders QB Marcus Mariota fills in for injured Derek Carr, passes for 226 yards in season debut
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>LAS VEGAS -- , a former Heisman Trophy winner, No. 2 overall pick and the highest-paid backup quarterback in the NFL with a base salary of $7.5 million, made his season debut for the on Thursday night, filling in for an injured in their dramatic to the .Las Vegas has lost four of five and is now 7-7 after a defeat that all but ended its .Mariota led four scoring drives, but Las Vegas' defense could not keep the Chargers out of the end zone after the Raiders took a 27-24 lead on a field goal with 3 minutes, 18 seconds to go in the extra...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>LAS VEGAS -- , a former Heisman Trophy winner, No. 2 overall pick and the highest-paid backup quarterback in the NFL with a base salary of $7.5 million, made his season debut for the on Thursday night, filling in for an injured in their dramatic to the .Las Vegas has lost four of five and is now 7-7 after a defeat that all but ended its .Mariota led four scoring drives, but Las Vegas' defense could not keep the Chargers out of the end zone after the Raiders took a 27-24 lead on a field goal with 3 minutes, 18 seconds to go in the extra...WW…
Las Vegas Raiders activate 7 off reserve/COVID-19 list
Skip to navigation<>HENDERSON, Nev. -- The have activated seven of the 10 players from their reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday. Those players will be eligible to suit up and play against the defending Super Bowl champion on Sunday night at Allegiant Stadium as long as they continue to test negative.Safety Johnathan Abram, defensive tackles Maliek Collins, Johnathan Hankins and Kendal Vickers, defensive end Arden Key and cornerback Isaiah Johnson were considered high-risk close contacts to defensive end Clelin Ferrell, who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week. But since the...…Skip to navigation<>HENDERSON, Nev. -- The have activated seven of the 10 players from their reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday. Those players will be eligible to suit up and play against the defending Super Bowl champion on Sunday night at Allegiant Stadium as long as they continue to test negative.Safety Johnathan Abram, defensive tackles Maliek Collins, Johnathan Hankins and Kendal Vickers, defensive end Arden Key and cornerback Isaiah Johnson were considered high-risk close contacts to defensive end Clelin Ferrell, who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week. But since the...WW…
QB Derek Carr 'sick of losing' as Las Vegas Raiders drop second straight game
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>LAS VEGAS -- On a day he became the ' all-time leader in touchdown passes, was more hung up on his team's second consecutive defeat that dropped them to 2-2 on the season and prompted the $125 million franchise quarterback to vent, "I'm sick of losing."Carr's career record as a starter fell to 41-57 with Las Vegas' to the on Sunday. Entering the 2020 season, his 55 losses were the second-most by a quarterback in his first six years in the league, trailing only brother David's 56 losses."I'm sick of losing," Carr said. "I'm sick of working as...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>LAS VEGAS -- On a day he became the ' all-time leader in touchdown passes, was more hung up on his team's second consecutive defeat that dropped them to 2-2 on the season and prompted the $125 million franchise quarterback to vent, "I'm sick of losing."Carr's career record as a starter fell to 41-57 with Las Vegas' to the on Sunday. Entering the 2020 season, his 55 losses were the second-most by a quarterback in his first six years in the league, trailing only brother David's 56 losses."I'm sick of losing," Carr said. "I'm sick of working as...WW…
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