Silver Mining 2/25: Mike Mayock’s transition from TV analyst to GM begins at NFL Combine

NFL News

At combine, Mike Mayock transitions from TV GM to Raiders' real GM - NFL Nation- ESPN
Mike Mayock, the longtime NFL Network draft analyst, will be searching for "bubble butts" and "oily hips" for the Raiders at the NFL combine this year.

Raiders have plenty of needs — and options — entering combine, free agency - SFChronicle.com
The Oakland Raiders own four of the first 35 picks in April’s NFL Draft. Whether Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock opt to stay put could start to take shape this week at the NFL combine. But with those picks and more than $70 million in salary-cap space, the Raiders could start reshaping their roster sooner.

Should the Raiders re-sign RB Marshawn Lynch?
Could the Raiders opt to not bring back RB Marshawn Lynch in 2019?

Oakland Raiders O-line: OT Brandon Parker living with G Gabe Jackson
Raiders coach Jon Gruden says offensive tackle Brandon Parker is 'eating good' while working out, living with guard Gabe Jackson.

AFC West

Los Angeles Chargers 2018 Season Recap | NFL Analysis | Pro Football Focus
With the NFL season now officially in the books, Pro Football Focus takes a look back at the Los Angeles Chargers' 2018 campaign.

Los Angeles Chargers: 5 players who won't be with team in 2019
An average NFL roster turns over dramatically from one season to the next. Here are five players who won't be back with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2019.

Ex-Chiefs performances in AAF during Week 3
Checking in on some former Chiefs players currently playing in the AAF after Week 3.

Chiefs get tons of defensive help in latest Draft Wire mock draft
Who did Draft Wire select for the Chiefs this time around?

Devin White could be the perfect addition to the Denver Broncos defense - Mile High Report
Vic Fangio would turn Devin White into the next Patrick Willis, which is why the Denver Broncos should draft him with the 10th overall pick.

Denver Broncos: Check out this spoof intro for ‘The Office’
Somebody made a Broncos-themed spoof intro for 'The Office.' It's perfect.

NFL News

Robert Kraft prostitution charges, 2019 NFL combine preview | SI.com
The Patriots’ owner plays a significant role in a sex-trafficking sting unfolding in South Florida. What does he face next, and how will the league step in? Also, it’s NFL combine week, so we run down the strengths and weaknesses of this draft class, how Haskins and Murray compare to last year’s QBs, who might be the next Gronkowski and much more.

Rob Gronkowski may have already made up his mind about whether or not he’s going to retire - CBSSports.com
Gronk was apparently dropping a few hints about his future in the days following the Super Bowl

NFL competition committee to discuss expanding use of instant replay - The Salt Lake Tribune
Members of the NFL’s competition committee are scheduled to discuss the possible expansion of instant replay as an officiating tool, potentially to include reviews of pass interference and other judgment calls by officials, when they meet Monday in Indianapolis.

'I need a kidney' - From NFL pass-rusher to dialysis in a year
Armonty Bryant has gone from fighting through blockers to fighting for his life. Now he waits, and hopes, for a kidney donation that can give him a chance at normalcy again.