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Raiders News

Derek Carr’s contract proving to be a value for the Oakland Raiders
Derek Carr's contract proving to be a value for the Oakland Raiders

Raiders Making Mistake Messing with Josh Jacobs' Contract | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights
Mike Mayock's first year as an NFL general manager has hit a rocky patch now that he's in a contract dispute with one of the Oakland Raiders ' three first-round selections...

Raiders' Brown says he settled balcony incident
Oakland Raiders receiver Antonio Brown announced Monday night that he has reached a settlement in an incident from April 2018 in which he allegedly yelled at security and threw items off a South Florida apartment balcony.

The Raiders will be the talk of NFL preseason. Here’s what went into their offseason moves. - The Washington Post
Oakland GM Mike Mayock explains the thinking behind the Antonio Brown trade, the fourth overall selection of Clelin Ferrell, and much more.

AFC West

Anthony Lynn makes a greater impact than just coaching alone - Bolts From The Blue
The Chargers coach is keeping very busy during the NFL dead-zone period

The Lightning Round Podcast #185: Training Camp Battles - Part 3 - Bolts From The Blue
Garrett Sisti and Jamie Hoyle are back to cover Training Camp position battles.

Patrick Mahomes grants a Chiefs fan’s wish on Jimmy Kimmel Live - Arrowhead Pride
A Burbank pizza driver now has Mahomes’ autograph on his lower back to complement his Mahomes tattoo

5 Chiefs who will likely avoid the roster bubble
Some players might already be safe from the dreaded roster bubble.

How the 2019 Denver Broncos can join the top-ten lists of the future - Mile High Report
They will need a great defense, an MVP Quarterback or a balanced team that plays together. Which is most likely in 2019?

Will the Denver Broncos continue to be ‘stuck in neutral’ in 2019? - Mile High Report
I don’t think so. If anything the Denver Broncos have finally put the car in drive again after winning Super Bowl 50.

NFL News

10 NFL players entering make-or-break years - How each could leave in 2020
Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston could hit the market next year. Same with Leonard Fournette, Solomon Thomas and more.

NFL's 5 Most Combustible Rosters: Jets, Giants, Cowboys | SI.com
These franchises are walking the high wire as they enter the 2019 season.

NFL Supplemental Draft 2019: Date, Order, Rules, Eligible Prospects | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights
NFL teams are back on the clock. Well, kind of. On Wednesday, the 2019 NFL supplemental draft will take place, with five college players available to be selected...

Today's NFL Would Have Been Perfect For Doug Flutie
When I first reached out to ask about an interview, Flutie’s agent told me she had five requests for him, all on essentially the same topic: how height is no longer a disqualifying factor for NFL quarterbacks, and how Doug Flutie was and is the prototype for not-tall quarterbacks. He just came along way too soon.