Silver Mining 11/9: Kony Ealy hopes to help ease Raiders defensive struggles, ‘wreak havoc’

Raiders News

Defensive end Kony Ealy hopes to help Raiders’ defense ‘wreak havoc’ - SFChronicle.com
Defensive end Kony Ealy made history by becoming the first player to record multiple sacks and an interception in a Super Bowl in 2016. The Raiders, who signed Ealy on Monday, don’t need historic — they just need help.

Raiders hoping to get newly signed pass rushers up to speed in time for Sunday vs Chargers - Silver And Black Pride
They could certainly use all the help they can get.

Raiders target next week for return of defensive tackles Eddie Vanderdoes, Justin Ellis - Silver And Black Pride
This week there have been sightings of Raiders defensive tackles Eddie Vanderdoes and Justin Ellis on the practice field in Alameda. Vanderdoes has been on the Physically Unable to Perform list all...

Raiders’ Guenther says no friction between him, Gruden | The Tribune
Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther denies there is any friction between him and coach Jon Gruden and said the two remain united in trying to improve a team that has been one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL this season.

Raiders' offensive line leaves Derek Carr under constant duress - Oakland Raiders Blog- ESPN
Derek Carr is on the way to taking the most sacks of his career playing behind an offensive line that has struggled to stay healthy.

Adrift in Oakland: A Season of Distrust and Uncertainty Is Sinking the Raiders | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights
OAKLAND, Calif. — Initially, there's the expected misery. The distinct feeling that you've plummeted into football hell...

Kurt Warner: Raiders offensive line holding back QB Derek Carr
Kurt Warner: Raiders offensive line holding back QB Derek Carr

AFC West

No kidding, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers made his NFL dreams come true - Los Angeles Times
Philip Rivers didn’t like mayonnaise or Brussels sprouts. He wanted a younger brother and good grades. And, like so many 10-year-olds across the country, he dreamed about suiting up for an NFL team.

After inconsistent rookie season, Chargers' Michael Davis found a way to wrestle away starting cornerback spot - Los Angeles Times
All those wrestling moves Chargers cornerback Michael Davis learned in an effort to improve his tackling skills have paid off.

Chiefs LB Dorian O’Daniel is coming into own at exactly the right time - Arrowhead Pride
The Chiefs were easing the rookie linebacker in until injury forced him into the lineup. He’s thrived so far.

Chiefs have won every coin toss this season
The Chiefs have been one of the NFL's best teams this season, but their most dominant stat has to do with the coin toss.

Rookie Phillip Lindsay rare bright spot for mistake-prone Broncos - Denver Broncos Blog- ESPN
The Denver Broncos finished the first half of the season with a 3-6 record. Here's a look at how they have fared and what's ahead:First-half rewind: The Broncos' decisions during free agency haven't panned out.

Denver Broncos have a 2% chance to make 2018 NFL playoffs
The Broncos still have a shot to reach the postseason.

NFL News

Eric Reid on ejection: I hit 'running back' Ben Roethlisberger | NFL | Sporting News

NFL: Cowboys' Jerry Jones in danger of becoming NFL's biggest loser
The losses are piling up for Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, both on and off the field. And it is likely going to get worse.

Race for 2019 NFL Draft No. 1 pick: It could be slim pickings for NFL teams desperate for a franchise QB - CBSSports.com
In today's NFL, a team can't win without a franchise quarterback -- and there may not be one in the 2019 draft

Le'Veon Bell rumors: Steelers RB, agent discovered CBA loophole allowing him not to play in 2018 - CBSSports.com
Le'Veon Bell might be done playing football for the Steelers this year before he ever begins

19 predictions for the 2019 NFL offseason - free agent signings, QB moves and more
Where will Le'Veon Bell end up? Whom will the Giants get to replace Eli Manning? We're forecasting the biggest offseason stories.