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Raiders News

NFL preview 2019: Five bold predictions for upcoming Raiders season | NBCS Bay Area
Football almost is back, so let's get bold.

Raiders just the sixth-most popular NFL team in Las Vegas, map says - SFGate
If an interactive map based on NFL ticket data and fan social media data is to believed, the Oakland Raiders are fleeing a market where there are more 49ers fans than Raiders fans, for another market where there are more 49ers fans than Raiders fans.

Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Oaktown Can Be Brown's Town If Carr Can Keep Up | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights
Some good news and some bad news for the Raiders; OBJ has a point, but not about what you may think; and could Russell Wilson be the next great film producer? All that and more in this week's 10-Point Stance...

Raiders training camp questions: Can Raiders properly protect Derek Carr? | NBCS Bay Area
Derek Carr was in the dirt far too much last season. The Raiders obviously have to protect their QB better to improve this season.

AFC West

Denver Broncos Training Camp: Day 6 news and notes - Mile High Report
Here are the news and notes from day 6 of Broncos camp.

Highlands Ranch's Mike Purcell tries to stick with Broncos
Shortly after Mike Purcell was released in October of 2017 by the Chicago Bears, his third NFL team in five months, he received life-changing news -- again.

Chargers GM - No ill will with Gordon amid holdout
Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said there were no hard feelings between the team and Melvin Gordon, despite the star running back's contract impasse.

Chargers LT Russell Okung dealing with 'pretty serious medical issue,' could miss all of camp - CBSSports.com
Okung is an important piece for the Chargers offense, and could be out a while

Agent's Take: How the Chiefs could protect themselves in a potential new Tyreek Hill deal - CBSSports.com
Hill avoided suspension and is entering the final year of his contract, but the Chiefs must walk a fine line

Packers release DL Mike Daniels, and the KC Chiefs might be interested - Arrowhead Pride
The Chiefs showed interest in trading for Mike Daniels before he was released

NFL News

Packers shockingly release top defensive veteran on training camp eve, save millions in cap space - CBSSports.com
Green Bay made a surprising move when it cut Mike Daniels; here are several landing spots for him

Gary Patterson on how to combat college football concepts in the NFL | SI.com
College football offensive schemes have been taking hold in the NFL for several years now—and defenses are catching up. TCU’s Gary Patterson has some defensive insight for NFL coaches. Also, answering your questions on the NFC North, a breakout offensive player, Madden ratings and more.

NFL: Ravens' Earl Thomas doesn't regret giving finger to Pete Carroll
Former Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas, now with the Baltimore Ravens, doesn't regret flipping off former coach Pete Carroll last year.

When Does NFL Preseason 2019 Begin? It's Sooner Than You Think
The NFL Hall of Fame Game is just a week away, and the full onslaught on preseason games will follow. Here are the games from now until Aug. 10.