Raiders’ Jacobs set for next step as lead back in 3rd season
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Josh Jacobs was among the NFL’s busiest running backs in his second year with the Las Vegas Raiders, and learned what it’s like to get plenty of attention from the defense. A significant drop in his per-carry average accompanied better production around the goal line, so now the former Alabama back […]
Doctor says Charles Woodson’s future includes saving lives
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Charles Woodson walked onto his covered patio, overlooking a pool and golf course, to share some sources of pride with visitors. Two were expected, and one was not. Woodson cradled the Heisman Trophy and Thorpe Award he won as a three-way, national championship player at Michigan. The former Oakland Raiders and […]
Raiders place emphasis on fixing dismal red zone offense
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — For a team that prides itself on the offensive side of the ball, the Las Vegas Raiders’ lack of production inside the red zone has coach Jon Gruden seeing, well, red. “We emphasize it every day, every year,” Gruden said Saturday after practice at the team’s headquarters. “I’ve got to call […]
Raiders excited for chance to finally play for home crowd
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have attended many Vegas Golden Knights games and know how vibrant the local fanbase can be, as the four-year old franchise enjoys one of the most electric atmospheres in the NHL. Heading into their second season since relocating from Oakland, the Raiders are wired to create their […]
Offseason bonding helps Derek Carr with Raiders teammates
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr likes to do most of his bonding and chemistry building with teammates prior to the start of each season. Informal workouts, inviting them to his house, personal conversations. Anything that eases the transition from offseason to training camp. With Andre James stepping in as the […]
Damon Arnette vows it’s his time in second season with Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Looking back on a difficult rookie season, Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette refers to a song he wrote while riding on the team bus after the season finale in Denver. Arnette, the 19th overall pick in the 2020 draft, disappears into his own thoughts while repeating a hook line to […]
Gruden hyped about Raiders’ young secondary
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders had one of the worst defensive units in the NFL last season, including a beleaguered secondary that was regularly torched due to growing pains with a young corps. Problem is, the pass coverage has been an issue since Jon Gruden returned as coach in 2018, with the […]
Damon Allen hoping to launch coaching career with Raiders
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A single short sentence resonates with Damon Allen when he thinks about what his brother and NFL legend Marcus Allen told him on multiple occasions during Damon’s storied career in the Canadian Football League. “Play within yourself,” Allen said. “I remember those words all the time because (he) used them more […]
Raiders president Marc Badain resigns
Raiders team president Marc Badain has resigned just before the start of training camp after helping orchestrate the team’s move to Las Vegas. Owner Mark Davis announced Monday that Badain is leaving the organization and that executive vice president and general counsel Dan Ventrelle will take over on an interim basis. Badain went from being […]
NFL retirees mentoring players on fatherhood playbook
Long before Usama Young’s father co-starred with him in a Super Bowl commercial, he influenced his love for football. “The other day we were talking about our heroes and I was talking about how my dad taught me how to tackle, just be fearless and look the opponent in the eye and don’t put your […]