Silver Mining 9/18: Why the Raiders should trade for Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey

Raiders News

Why the Raiders Should Make a Trade for Jalen Ramsey | Heavy.com
The Oakland Raiders may need some help in the secondary and Jalen Ramsey could be the right guy.

Jalen Ramsey trade: Raiders and the CB would ideal match in Las Vegas
The Jacksonville Jaguars may find a trade partner in the Oakland Raiders. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey makes sense for Oakland and Las Vegas.

Oakland Raiders starting offensive tackles dominating early
The Oakland Raiders finally have solid bookends at the offensive tackle position, and the duo is putting on a clinic early in the 2019 season.

Without Antonio Brown, Raiders’ receiver corps off to quiet start - SFChronicle.com
Though new No. 1 option Tyrell Williams has 151 receiving yards through two games, the rest of the Oakland Raiders’ receiver group has combined for 64 receiving yards.

Raiders aren’t getting the ball down the field – ProFootballTalk
Before the regular season began, Raider coach Jon Gruden made it clear that he wants to get the ball down the field. On Sunday against the Chiefs, the Raiders did not get the ball down the field. As noted by Vic Tafur of TheAthletic.

AFC West

NFL: Chargers' Melvin Gordon says he'll 'play somewhere' in 2019
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, who is holding out for a new deal, said he's "going to play somewhere" this season.

Los Angeles Chargers make multiple roster moves, sign Lance Kendricks
The Los Angeles Chargers made multiple roster moves on Tuesday, including signing tight end Lance Kendricks.

Patrick Mahomes named AFC’s offensive player of the week for Week 2 - Arrowhead Pride
That makes three times that Mahomes has won the award.

Jalen Ramsey trade talk ramps up; Chiefs still out of picture - Arrowhead Pride
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Jaguars are seeking "at least a first-round pick" in return.

The tone seems different for the Denver Broncos this year - Mile High Report
The Denver Broncos have done nothing but lose so far this season, but it looks different, and for Chris Harris, Jr. it feels different too.

Denver Broncos vs Chicago Bears: The No Bull Review - Mile High Report
The Denver Broncos may have had a win stolen from them, but there’s plenty to like and some really glaring issues to talk about after Week 2.

NFL News

Report: Friday “likely target date” for Jalen Ramsey trade – ProFootballTalk
Cornerback Jalen Ramsey would like to be playing for a team other than the Jaguars, but it appears he'll be a member of the team for at least one more game.

NFL Backup Quarterback Situations, Ranked: From the Jets to the Best - The Ringer
With Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger, Nick Foles, and Sam Darnold all missing time, and now Eli Manning hitting the bench in favor of Daniel Jones, which teams have the best—or worst—circumstances when it comes to their second-string QB?

NFL officiating controversy won’t go away - The Washington Post
The league had hoped to move on from last season’s officiating problems. But two weeks into the season, the controversy has persisted and the issues — and complaints — are widespread.

The N.F.L. Experiments With Letting All the Quarterbacks Play - The New York Times
Six teams will start a quarterback this week who was a backup in training camp. But no team outdoes the Jets, who will be on their third starter in three weeks.