Silver Mining 8/22: Raiders hoping they found a steal in UDFA DT Anthony Rush

Raiders News

Raiders hope they have a steal in undrafted rookie DT Anthony Rush - SFChronicle.com
Anthony Rush, a defensive tackle listed at 6-foot-5 and 350 pounds, went undrafted out of Alabama-Birmingham but has had an impressive training camp with the Oakland Raiders.

Six Raiders to watch against the Packers - SFChronicle.com
Head coach Jon Gruden said the Oakland Raiders have “a number of guys” who need to play well in Winnipeg “to solidify their position” on the roster. Here are six players who could be on the bubble.

How Mike Mayock's vision fits with Jon Gruden's Raiders
Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden are no strangers, but their philosophical similarities will be put to the test.

NFL: Raiders punter wears Winnipeg, Alberta shirt and apologizes
Winnipeg is in Manitoba, not Alberta, and citizens of the city in Canada let A.J. Cole know they were mad.

4 players to watch in the Raiders’ third preseason game
4 players to watch in the Raiders' third preseason game against Green Bay

AFC West

Melvin Gordon's holdout apparently getting ugly, Chargers star reportedly expected to miss regular-season games - CBSSports.com
The Chargers might not have their star running on the field for the start of the regular season

Chargers preview: Philip Rivers, Los Angeles offense continue to roll | SI.com
With Philip Rivers still at the helm and a defensive front led by Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram, expect the Chargers to again be contenders in the AFC.

What do coaches expect to see from Chiefs players in preseason Week 3
The coaching staff will look for a number of things including chemistry, communication, & how players respond to adversity during the game,

Being Patrick Mahomes means take precautions when going out | The Kansas City Star
He was the NFL MVP in his first year as a starter, and Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is probably the most popular athlete in Kansas City sports history. How does he handle his celebrity? Carefully, when going out.

Corner depth is one position where Broncos have some breathing room - Mile High Report
There are some depth concerns on this roster, no doubt, but corner is at least one position the Broncos have some talent waiting in the wings.

Denver Broncos news: Starters may not play against Los Angeles Rams
The Broncos have not yet decided if starters will play against the Rams in Week 3 of NFL preseason.

NFL News

Is Baker Mayfield the End of the Browns’ 20-Year QB Nightmare? - The Ringer
Mayfield’s arrival seems to have given Cleveland the quarterback it was promised. But the city still bears the scars of the 29 passers who came before him, and the cursed history they left behind.

NFL Preseason Power Rankings -- Who's on the hot seat entering 2019?
Whose job is on the line this season? Here's how we project the NFL's best and worst teams, from 1-32.

Barnwell - Realistic 2019 goals for the NFL's 10 worst teams
What qualifies as a successful season for the 10 teams with the worst playoff chances? Here's what each needs to see.

Tom Brady over Joe Montana? Choosing the NFL's greatest ever at each position
It's an all-star team 100 years in the making. The history of the NFL is full of stars, but how do you build a starting lineup of the best of the best? Start with Tom Brady, and go from there.