Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. may not be the most athletic defender on the field, but he makes up for it with high football IQ, endless motor, and high determination to make a play. | Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Clemson linebacker can develop and be a long-time starter in the middle The namesake and NFL pedigree is what folk will often immediately recognize with Jeremiah Trotter Jr. As the son of a Jeremiah Trotter Sr. — who carved out a successful 11-year career that landed him two all-pro honors and four Pro Bowl trips — it comes with the territory. The yo ..read more

Raiders | Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Small-school offensive line is talking to Las Vegas Among the draft prospects the Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly having a pre-draft visit with Furman offensive lineman Jacob Johanning. Let’s take a closer look at Johanning: Size: 6-3, 290 pounds. College highlights: He was voted as the Southern Conference top offensive lineman in 2023 and he was all-conference in 2022. He was a team captain. How he’d fit in with Raiders: He is versatile and he can play both guard and center. He would be a developmental player on the interior offensive line, with ..read more

Trey Taylor | Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Raiders are interested in Air Force safety Among the players Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly having a pre-draft visit with is Air Force safety Trey Taylor. Let’s take a closer look at Taylor: Updated list of #Raiders Official 30 Visits: - QB Jordan Travis, Florida State - QB Bo Nix, Oregon - QB Michael Penix, Washington - QB Michael Hiers, Samford - WR Brenden Rice, USC - OT Jake Johanning, Furman - IOL Garrett Greenfield, South Dakota State - IDL Byron Murphy,… — Tristen Kuhn (@KuhnTristen) April 4, 2024 Size: 6-0, 2 ..read more

Tony Siragusa, Rich Gannon | Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images Fans deal with the pain, knowing good times to come Last week, in our Tuesday Community Question, we asked fans what was their favorite win in the history of the Raiders. Of course, there were great memories of three Super Bowl victories and more. It was a fun moment of celebration. Well, this week, we had to rip off the band aid and talk about the flipside of fandom. Yes, the worst losses in Raiders history. It was therapeutic. Here are some of your responses: SnB Stop the Run Too numerous. The one that ..read more

Michael Penix | Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images Washington quarterback may be the right guy Washington quarterback Michael Penix had a great 2023 season and he has followed it up with a strong draft season as he excelled at the NFL Combine and at his pro day. Yet, the speculation of his draft startus has been all over the place. Despite his great season, Penix entered the draft season not considered a top prospect. Yet, after his pro day, Penix’s arrow seems to be rising. He could easily be the pick of the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 13. The Minnesota Vikings, who pick at No. 11, and the Denv ..read more

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Jayden Daniels | Matthew Dobbins-USA TODAY Sports Comparing two draft hauls and letting Raider Nation decide what’s best Heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, cases could be made for scenarios where the Las Vegas Raiders trade up or down during the first round. The Raiders need a quarterback but they’ll likely strike out on one of the top four, and maybe even top five, QBs with the 13th overall pick unless they get aggressive and move up. However, if Las Vegas can’t get a deal done or gets outbid, then going in the opposite direction and acquiring more draft capital wouldn’t be a bad idea. So, usin ..read more

Aidan O’Connell showed signs of being a viable starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024. So much so, that he and veteran Gardner Minshew can hold down the fort at the all-important position — at least for one more season. | Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Price likely to be too steep to trade up for a QB; Las Vegas should use picks on other needs The Las Vegas Raiders quarterback situation often leads to lively back-and-forth debate. I’ve advocated for being bold — especially at the quarterback position. If Las Vegas identifies the quarterback it must have, then by all means, go ..read more

Ricky Pearsall | Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Florida wide receiver has ties to Las Vegas’ coaching staff An interesting player for the Las Vegas Raiders to consider is Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who has key ties to the team. Let’s take a closer look at Pearsall: Size: 6-1, 190 pounds. 2023 Stats: He had 68 catches for 968 yards (a 14.4 yards per catch average) with four touchdowns, Career highlights: He started every game in 2023 for the Gators. Pearsall had 159 catches and 14 touchdowns at Florida and Arizona State. He was Honorable Mention All-PAc-12 in 2021. He played in ..read more

Raiders NFL Draft | Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images One more week! At this time next week, we’ll all be sitting on pins and needles wondering who the Las Vegas Raiders are going to select in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Granted, some of us already are! The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter and brighter as Christmas morning the draft is almost here. The Raiders also made a little bit of news this week by signing veteran guard Cody Whitehair, so I’m sure you all have plenty of questions. Fire away with anything that’s on your mind. This will b ..read more