Silver Mining 3/25: Raiders are the obvious choice for HBO’s Hard Knocks in 2019

Raiders News

The Raiders are obvious choice for Hard Knocks
The Raiders have Jon Gruden, Antonio Brown, Vontaze Burfict, Marshawn Lynch, Mark Davis, and their last season on Oakland. This situation is ready for primetime.

'Stop playing:' Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown takes jab at Bills | NBCS Bay Area
Antonio Brown wants the Bills to know this acquisition wasn't going to happen.

Josh Allen checks a lot of boxes for the Oakland Raiders at No. 4 overall
The Oakland Raiders have added a lot of talent to their roster this offseason, but the edge rusher position has yet to improve after a dismal 2018 season.

Raiders, NFL call Oakland’s lawsuit a “striking perversion of antitrust law” – ProFootballTalk
The City of Oakland has responded to the looming relocation of one of the most litigious franchises in sports with, drum roll, litigation. And now the Raiders and the NFL are trying to get the antitrust lawsuit filed over the coming move to Las Vegas thrown out of court.

Who is the biggest NFL draft bust in Chiefs history?
Is ex-Chiefs WR Jon Baldwin worthy of the title?

AFC West

Chiefs HC Andy Reid opens up about recent veteran departures
Andy Reid opened up about why Justin Houston, Dee Ford, and Eric Berry are no longer Chiefs.

Emmanuel Sanders’ wild week with Denver and Pittsburgh regional radio - Mile High Report
Regional radio hosts are on his list.

2019 NFL Draft Film Breakdown: Drew Lock, Franchise Quarterback? - Mile High Report
Does Lock hold the key to Elway’s post-Peyton legacy?

2019 NFL draft: Los Angeles Chargers met with pair of Villanova offensive tackles
The Los Angeles Chargers met with pair of Villanova offensive tackles.

3 late-round flier wide receivers for Los Angeles Chargers to consider in 2019 NFL draft
Here are three late-round flier wide receivers for Los Angeles Chargers to consider in 2019 NFL draft.

NFL News

Rob Gronkowski announces retirement from NFL – Boston Herald
Rob Gronkowski scored touchdowns at an impossible rate, rumbled through defensive backfields that were ill-equipped to deal with him, shrugged off gang tackles, racked up Super Bowls, and tossed a guy out the club. El fue fiesta.

What to watch as the NFL League Meetings kick off this week | The Seattle Times
The Seahawks' braintrust is scheduled to meet the media here for the first time since the beginning of the NFL free agent signing period.

Which of the Proposed NFL Rule Changes Could Fix What’s Wrong With the Game? - The Ringer
Owners will consider several changes to the rule book this week, including ones that would tackle reviewable penalties and overtime, as well as a radical plan to replace onside kicks

2019 NFL mock draft: 2 rounds means there’s something for most teams - SBNation.com
With four of the first 35 picks, the Raiders can ace the draft.