Silver Mining 1/11: A look at how well Raiders GM Mike Mayock has evaluated defensive linemen

Raiders News

How well has Raiders’ Mike Mayock evaluated interior D-linemen?
How well has Raiders GM Mike Mayock evaluated interior defensive linemen?

How well has Raiders GM Mike Mayock evaluated edge rushers?
How well has Raiders GM Mike Mayock evaluated edge rushers?

Derek Carr will rewrite the Oakland Raiders record book in 2019
Entering his sixth season as the starting quarterback for the Oakland Raiders, Derek Carr is on the doorstep of rewriting the franchise's record book.

Despite optimistic attitude, Derek Carr aware Raiders seek furtherance | NBCS Bay Area
The Raiders season may be over, but the team is hungrier than ever to make some changes.

Jon Gruden, Raiders will coach intriguing wide receivers at Senior Bowl | NBCS Bay Area
Raiders coach Jon Gruden and staff will work with several up close while coaching the North Team at the Senior Bowl.

How Raiders can (realistically) improve Derek Carr's supporting cast | NBCS Bay Area
Derek Carr needs help. Jon Gruden needs to find him that help. That's easier said than done. But here are a few ways they can try to make that happen.

AFC West

New Chargers kicker had old connection to Anthony Lynn | SI.com
In his two seasons as the Chargers’ head coach, Anthony Lynn knew how desperately his team needed a reliable kicker. He found one in Michael Badgley, a rookie Lynn didn’t know how well he knew.

Patriots-Chargers matchups: Who has the edge? – Boston Herald
After enjoying a first-round bye, the Patriots open the playoffs against the L.A. Chargers, the AFC’s fifth-seeded team. Let's take a look at the matchups.

Denver Broncos: John Elway explains decision to hire Vic Fangio
Vic Fangio brings discipline and accountability to the Broncos, says general manager John Elway.

Vic Fangio: Gary Kubiak’s role with Broncos has not been determined
Gary Kubiak's position with the Broncos for 2019 has not been decided yet, according to new coach Vic Fangio.

Eric Berry, Sammy Watkins, Spencer Ware of Kansas City Chiefs questionable for playoff game
Sammy Watkins and Spencer Ware have practiced on a limited basis for the Chiefs and might play vs. the Colts on Saturday, but Eric Berry has not practiced at all the past two days.

Division-champion Chiefs dominate AFC West awards - AFC West- ESPN
Our AFC West writers determined the top offensive player, defensive player, coach and rookie from the division this season.

NFL News

NFL drops appeal over dementia claims in concussion case
The NFL abruptly dropped its plan Wednesday to challenge approved dementia diagnoses in a landmark concussion case as players' lawyers accuse it of trying to delay payments and rewrite the $1 billion settlement.

NFL launches Inspire Change initiative as part of social change partnership with players
A new television spot, which showcases NFL owners and players collaborating in the first season of their seven-year, multimillion-dollar partnership, will air this weekend during the divisional playoffs and continue through the Super Bowl.

Searching the NFL rulebook for the next confusing call: Five to know - NFL Nation- ESPN
Still stunned by Sunday's controversial call in the Eagles-Bears game? We found five more NFL rules that could leave everyone scratching their heads.

NFL playoffs: Which team is at biggest risk of divisional-round upset?
Only once this decade have all four of the NFL's top seeds advanced to the conference championship game. Who should be on upset alert this weekend?

NFL coach hires: What questions still remain after moves?
The last week brought resolution on the NFL coaching front, as teams moved quickly to fill vacancies. But there are still questions to be answered.