Silver Mining 9/3: Is 2019 a ‘prove it’ season for Raiders QB Derek Carr?

Raiders News

Is Derek Carr entering a 'prove-it' season with the Oakland Raiders? - Oakland Raiders Blog- ESPN
Derek Carr enters Year 2 with Jon Gruden at a crossroads, and how the QB does in 2019 could determine whether he joins the Raiders in Las Vegas.

Raiders CB Isaiah Johnson reveals he suffered bone fracture in face
The Raiders had good reason to place rookie cornerback Isaiah Johnson in the injured reserve list.

Oakland Raiders QB DeShone Kizer has upside in Jon Gruden’s system
The Raiders claimed quarterback DeShone Kizer off waivers, and he replaces QB Nate Peterman in more ways than one.

Oakland Raiders 2019 season preview -- Get ready for the adventures of Antonio Brown
After an offseason of "Hard Knocks," frostbite and ill-fitting helmets, the Raiders are ready to take the field. But can they show drastic improvement?

Raiders injury update: When Gabe Jackson could return from knee injury | NBCS Bay Area
The Raiders figured Gabe Jackson could beat the eight-week timetable for his knee injury, so they decided against putting him on the IR

AFC West

Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders: Even odds for Monday Night opener - Mile High Report
The Denver Broncos opened as underdogs to the Oakland Raiders, but have since edge closer to even and even favorites in some places.

The three players who will define the Broncos season | Mile High Sports
Now that all the shuffling and waiving and signing has come to a close, let’s get one thing straight: If any of the players recently picked up by the Broncos become “significant,” things have likely gone awry in Denver.

Report: Chargers give contract extension to C Mike Pouncey - Bolts From The Blue
I’d try and hold onto my best lineman for longer too

Chargers RB Melvin Gordon does not plan to report for week 1 - Bolts From The Blue
Since Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon first announced his holdout, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that he would miss regular season games. When the team gave him permission to...

Five games we’re anticipating most on the Kansas City Chiefs schedule - Arrowhead Pride
The 2019 regular season has finally arrived, and the Chiefs have plenty of challenges on their schedule.

Video: Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy speaks to the media - Arrowhead Pride
The newest Chiefs running back spoke about leaving Buffalo and why he chose Kansas City over Los Angeles.

NFL News

Cowboys sign La'El Collins to long-term deal, and it impacts Ezekiel Elliott talks - CBSSports.com
Cowboys close to new deal with La'El Collins, how it impacts Ezekiel Elliott

Bill O’Brien, Texans’ plan: Is it even worth it in NFL? | SI.com
Given the fickleness of maintaining an NFL roster, what even goes into building and following a ‘plan’ in the NFL?

NFL partners with TikTok in new Gen Z marketing push
The NFL wants to win over younger viewers with sponsored campaigns on TikTok, starting with one this week as part of its 100th season campaign

NFL 2019: Here are the most popular game day snacks and meals in the U.S. and by region - CBSSports.com
Chicken wings aren't as popular as you think!