Silver Mining 5/6: Mike Mayock explains his first draft as Raiders GM

Raiders News

Mike Mayock explains his first draft as Raiders GM | SI.com
The TV analyst-turned-NFL exec opens up about the draft and his vision for the Raiders, plus more fallout from the 2019 draft.

Defensive end Quinton Bell, a converted receiver, intrigues Raiders - SFChronicle.com
The Raiders drafted Prairie View A&M defensive end Quinton Bell in the seventh round this year. Bell played just one college season of defense after converting from wide receiver.

Film Room: Johnathan Abram
Is he worth the first round pick? Let's dive into the film and take a look.

Jon Gruden says Raiders plan to use Trent Brown at right tackle after making him NFL's highest-paid O-lineman - CBSSports.com
Brown played left tackle with the Patriots, but will move to the right side in Oakland

Raiders roster reset: Where things stand after free agency, NFL draft | NBCS Bay Area
With free agency and the NFL draft in the past, Scott Bair does a deep dive into the Raiders' roster.

Raiders asking Hunter Renfrow to ‘do it all’, not just be slot receiver - Silver And Black Pride
The Raiders drafted Hunter Renfrow in the fifth round of this year’s NFL Draft, and the expectation has been that he will step in as the team’s slot receiver. That has become a specialized role...

AFC West

Los Angeles Chargers LB Denzel Perryman didn’t think he was going to be re-signed
Los Angeles Chargers LB Denzel Perryman didn't think he was going to be re-signed.

3 reasons why Los Angeles Chargers fans should be excited about 2019 draft class
Here are three reasons why Los Angeles Chargers fans should be excited about 2019 draft class.

Mecole Hardman's game will fit what Chiefs want to do - Kansas City Chiefs Blog- ESPN
After seeing second-round pick Mecole Hardman during rookie minicamp, it's clear why the Chiefs valued the receiver out of Georgia.

Expect rookie Nick Allegretti to compete at center for KC Chiefs - Arrowhead Pride
The Chiefs see the seventh-rounder as a potential starter.

Denver Broncos: John Elway feels ‘a lot better’ about team after draft
Broncos general manager John Elway feels "a lot better" about the state of his team now than he did in December.

Denver Broncos: Drew Lock training to play at high elevation
Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is getting ready to play at 5,280 feet about sea level.

NFL News

From Eric Berry to Ndamukong Suh, predicting where the top 10 remaining NFL free agents will land - CBSSports.com
Signings after May 7 will not count against the NFL's compensatory pick formula

2019 NFL Draft recaps for all 32 NFL teams | NFL Analysis | Pro Football Focus
With the 2019 NFL Draft now officially in the books, Pro Football Focus takes a look back at the draft from the eyes of each NFL franchise.

4th & Monday: An open letter to NFL rookies
Just a week after the 2019 draft, reality set in as a number of teams held rookie minicamps. The competition for coveted roster spots is now underway.

NFL experts predict - Answering the 2019 draft's biggest questions
The Jets got an interior game-wrecker. The Cardinals got their QB. Our insiders pick their favorite prospect-to-team fit.