The Raider Ramble

Raiders vs. Broncos: 3 Feasible Expectations For The Silver And Black In Week 1

As the Las Vegas Raiders look to flip the page toward Year 2 of the Josh McDaniels era, their first test will be a divisional bout against the Denver Broncos. Although these rivals have a storied history, it’s been the Silver and Black who have had the Broncos’ number. The Raiders are on a six-game winning streak against Denver and look to make it seven straight come Sunday afternoon. The next chapter of this rivalry will bring new faces to both sides. Jimmy Garoppolo enters as the new starting

Something Or Nothing: Raiders QB Brian Hoyer’s Preseason Playing Time

Lost amid the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2-0 stretch and subsequent undefeated record (6-0) under Josh McDaniels in the preseason is a brewing quarterback battle in Sin City – granted, we’re not talking about the starting QB job. Let’s be frank: Jimmy Garoppolo continues to have a firm grasp on those duties. Rather, we’re talking about the individual who will sit behind him on the depth chart. For a moment, it seemed as if veteran Brian Hoyer was all but crowned QB2 in Las Vegas. That was until the risi

Raiders vs. Rams: Jakorian Bennett And 2 More Defensive Players to Watch

The Las Vegas Raiders look to remain undefeated in the Josh McDaniels era — at least in the preseason — as they face the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. A dominant 34-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers last week came off the heels of encouraging performances from the Silver and Black’s backups. The expectation is that they will once again play impactful snaps in Week 2, with the regular season starters likely to sit again. The Raiders’ impressive Week 1 win was due to a commanding performance

Raiders RB Zamir White Stock Watch (Preseason Week 1): A Physical Force with Clear Limitations

The Las Vegas Raiders remain undefeated (5-0) in the Josh McDaniels-era courtesy of their 34-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. A strong debut from rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell (15-for-18, 141 yards, one touchdown), as well as an inspired effort from the defense (4 sacks, 1 fumble, 1 interception), will likely dominate the headlines. But don’t let a solid performance from second-year man Zamir White slip through the cracks. The preseason is, after all, just the preseason, a

Something Or Nothing? Raiders Rookie Class Excelling in Training Camp

Football fans should always take training camp news with a grain of salt. Teams are going 7-on-7 or 11-on-11, and even with pads, it is hard to gauge the success of each unit. While players can still show out in these controlled environments, nothing can replicate the atmosphere of game day. Still, a strong showing carries weight with the coaching staff. The Las Vegas Raiders are no exception to this. One of the resounding themes from Raiders training camp has been this year’s rookie draft clas

Youth vs. Experience: Should Zamir White or Ameer Abdullah Handle RB1 Duties In Josh Jacobs’ Absence?

While Raider Nation continues to refresh their notifications for any semblance of an update on Josh Jacobs’ holdout situation, the Silver and Black are taking it day by day as they run through training camp. That means that until the NFL’s reigning rushing leader steps foot back onto the field, the Las Vegas Raiders are tasked with finding the right solution in his absence. It comes down to a simple matter: who should carry the load for now with preseason quickly approaching? Should it be Zamir

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