Silver Mining 5/28: Raiders RB Doug Martin settles into new role as mentor for rookie Josh Jacobs

Raiders News

Muscle hamster to mentor: Raiders' Doug Martin eases into new role - NFL Nation- ESPN
Martin will help guide first-round pick Josh Jacobs and a host of other Raiders running backs a year after he led the team in rushing yards.

Jon Gruden anticipates complaining about Raiders’ rough schedule
The Raiders have a rough stretch away from Oakland in 2019, and coach Jon Gruden doesn't want to hear any complaints.

Gruden says Raiders loved Kyler Murray but ‘didn’t think about going up to number one’ - Silver And Black Pride
In recent weeks, the normally vacuous Peter King of NBC Sports has been a valuable source of information regarding the Raiders’ 2019 draft, as he was present with the team during draft weekend and...

Why the Raiders took a 'leap of faith' on Vontaze Burfict - Oakland Raiders Blog- ESPN
Defensive coordinator Paul Guenther coached Burfict with the Bengals and believes the linebacker has more to show with the Raiders.

Why Jon Gruden thinks 2019 Raiders will be like rock 'n' roll band
The Raiders are going to be nomads during the first half of the 2019 season, but can they put on a good show?

AFC West

Who’s the ‘most dangerous new weapon’ for the Los Angeles Chargers?
Bleacher Report's Maurice Moton listed the most dangerous new weapon for the Los Angeles Chargers.

Grading the Chargers 2016 NFL Draft: It may still be too soon to say - Bolts From The Blue
Most people accept that grading an NFL Draft immediately after it occurs is unavoidable, but pretty much everyone also rightly thinks the exercise is futile in nature and frankly not worth much.

Denver Broncos news: John Elway’s All Veteran Team - Mile High Report
A list of Denver Broncos GM John Elway’s best free agents and trade acquisitions since 2011.

Denver Broncos film: What to expect from Vic Fangio’s defense - Mile High Report
We begin a series of deep dives into the Vic Fangio defense, it’s principles, and what fans can expect to see with the Denver Broncos.

Could Chiefs GM Brett Veach add more players via trade?
Wheelin' dealin' Brett Veach might not be finished adding players via trade.

Will Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs regress this season?
Patrick Mahomes had one of the most prolific seasons in NFL history in his first year as a starter. Should Chiefs fans expect a regression in 2019?

NFL News

The NFL's unfinished offseason business - Top free agents, biggest questions, more
Can the Browns really make the leap? Where will Gerald McCoy land? With 100 days until the regular season kicks off, here's what's left to settle.

Which NFL Teams Will Have the Biggest Contracts Due?
These five franchises should prepare to open up their checkbooks sooner than later.

NFL 2019: The biggest question for all 32 teams, from Cam Newton's health to the Patriots pass rush - CBSSports.com
Can Kyler make an impact? Can Freddie Kitchens help Browns reach lofty expectations? Let's look at each team's big question

N.F.L. Begins Moves to Avoid Another Labor War - The New York Times
Getting a new collective bargaining agreement with the Players Association will help the case for lucrative new media contracts.