Silver Mining 8/11: Nathan Peterman edges ahead in back up QB competition

Raiders News

Nathan Peterman edges ahead in Raiders' backup quarterback competition | NBCS Bay Area
Peterman? Peter-CAN!

Raiders-Rams takeaways: No ‘almost’ for Arden Key - SFChronicle.com
After his one sack in 2018 led to an emphasis on finishing plays this offseason, Oakland Raiders edge rusher Arden Key recorded the team’s lone sack in their 14-3 preseason win against the Rams.

Raiders dominate Rams backups in 14-3 home preseason win - Silver And Black Pride
The first game of preseason was a success for the Raiders, who defeated the visiting Rams 14-3 in what was the final preseason game ever played at the Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders’ offense showed...

The Bears’ trade for Khalil Mack looks better with each new chapter in the Raiders’ circus - Chicago Sun-Times
The Bears still owe the Raiders their first- and third-round picks in the 2020 draft. The Raiders, however, are sending their second-round pick back. And if the offseason is any indication, it might be the first pick of the round.

Raiders great Fred Biletnikoff shows Peyton Manning the magic of Stickum
Manning gets introduced to the Raiders Hall of Famer and his famous pass-catching goop on Peyton's Places, airing on ESPN+.

Best pictures from Raiders’ preseason win over Rams
Best pictures from Raiders' preseason win over Rams

AFC West

How good could the Denver Broncos defense be? - Mile High Report
The defense could really be good, but keep an eye on Flacco and the offense. That unit could surprise people.

Broncos backfield was crowded before Theo Riddick. How does he fit in? - Denver Broncos Blog- ESPN
Riddick's pass-catching prowess adds another threat to a Denver running back room that includes Phillip Lindsay, Royce Freeman and Devontae Booker.

Los Angeles Chargers UDFA impressed Anthony Lynn in preseason opener
Los Angeles Chargers undrafted Roderic Teamer impressed HC Anthony Lynn in preseason opener.

Los Angeles Chargers rookie report card vs. Cardinals
With the majority of the starters resting, Chargers rookies got the chance to make an early statement in front of the coaching staff in the preseason opener against the Cardinals.

No quarter for Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, but mission accomplished anyway - Arrowhead Pride
Andy Reid yanked the franchise quarterback before he could get hurt. Mahomes finished 4 for 4 for 66 yards.

Five winners and five losers from Chiefs’ 38-17 win over the Bengals - Arrowhead Pride
The Chiefs won their first preseason game Saturday, and we have the day’s winners and losers.

NFL News

Josh Johnson joins 13th NFL team after Tom Savage injury | Sporting News
Johnson signed with the Lions Saturday after Savage suffered a head injury in Thursday's preseason game against the Patriots.

NFL Training Camp notebook: Antonio Callaway on thin ice with Browns | SI.com
Get the latest news, updates and rumors from around the NFL as training camp continues.

NFL at 100: How College Football Became the Pipeline to NFL - NBC4 Washington
Jay Berwanger won the inaugural Heisman Trophy in 1935 for the University of Chicago and became the No. 1 player taken in the first NFL draft a few months later.

N.F.L. Preseason Opens With Young Stars and Veteran Absences - The New York Times
The top rookie quarterbacks Kyler Murray, Daniel Jones and Dwayne Haskins all made their debuts, to mixed results.