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Raiders News

Raiders may draft a first-round quarterback, and keep Derek Carr – ProFootballTalk
If the Raiders take a quarterback in the first round of the NFL draft, does that mean Derek Carr will be playing elsewhere in 2019? Not necessarily. Peter King writes in Football Morning in America that a lot of people around the NFL think the Raiders will take a quarterback high but keep Carr as...

Raiders add speed on defense in new 3-round mock draft
Raiders add speed on defense in new 3-round mock draft

UMass’ Andy Isabella keeps pace with Raiders’ Jon Gruden at Senior Bowl - SFChronicle.com
At the start of Senior Bowl week, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden was asked his opinion of one of the receivers on his North team roster, Massachusetts’ Andy Isabella. “I like Isabella,” Gruden said. “How do you not like Isabella?”

Oakland Raiders: Top running backs to target in 2019 NFL free agency
The Oakland Raiders would be wise to set their sights on one of these top running backs when 2019 NFL free agency begins in March.

Will Jared Cook return to Raiders? Jon Gruden addresses tight end's future | NBCS Bay Area
Jared Cook is coming off a career year and a Pro Bowl selection, so the free agent will be highly sought after, and the Raiders are well aware of that.

AFC West

Los Angeles Chargers should trade for Jalen Ramsey - Bolts From The Blue
Louis Gorini breaks down the how and why Jalen Ramsey can become a Charger. Is he a crazy conspiracy theorist or a mad genius?

Here's why Chargers' Melvin Gordon is rooting for Patriots in Super Bowl LIII
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon saw his team's chances of winning the Super Bowl crushed by the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Round at Gillette Stadium, but that doesn't mean he's rooting for the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

Kansas City Chiefs offseason primer: Can Brett Veach build a championship roster?
The Kansas City Chiefs are desperate for a championship, and they have the chance this offseason to build a championship roster.

Mahomes, Adams accept Pro Bowl MVP awards | The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and New York Jets safety Jamal Adams earned the Pro Bowl MVP awards after strong performances in Sunday's game.

The future is bright in Broncos Country - Mile High Report
Denver is turning the page on dismal 2018 season.

Broncos Vic Fangio has staff to back up his coaching philosophy - Mile High Report
For Fangio and his new coaches, it’s all about teaching. That’s how "death by inches" is removed from the Broncos.

NFL News

Concern around NFL that 4 officials in NFC Championship Game live in Southern California
There is concern in NFL circles about how the league allowed four game officials who live in Southern California, including referee Bill Vinovich, to officiate a conference title game involving the Rams.

Super Bowl LIII predictions: NFL Network analysts make their Patriots-Rams picks
Super Bowl LIII between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta is only one week away, and predictions for the game are starting to roll in.

NFL's greatest tackles: Remembering key hits throughout history
From Lawrence Taylor breaking Joe Theismann's leg to the hit on Drew Bledsoe that gave Tom Brady the starting job, these tackles stand out in history.

How NFL experts viewed the Patriots’ trade for Bill Belichick
It's the 19-year anniversary of the Patriots hiring the greatest coach of all-time.