TRAINING CAMP PREVIEW: DEFENSE & SPECIAL TEAMS

Late last year while the Raiders were trying to salvage what they could from the season, defensive coordinator Paul Guenther admitted he hadn’t been able to coach like he had been accustomed to. The defense was in full flex, with new rookies and veterans trying find their way around in the schemes being used, that Guenther really had no other choice.

Raiders still shopping

The Raiders had no problem doling out big contracts to Cory Littleton, Carl Nassib and Nick Kwiatkoski. Jon Gruden apparently isn’t finished shopping just yet.

TRAINING CAMP HANDBOOK

Ready or not, and that goes for the entire country, the start of NFL training camps is coming.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING

From the SILVERANDBLACK.com Message Boards

S&BI continually scans the message boards across Raider Nation to see what Raider fans are talking about. We chose some of the better posts and present them here, along with S&BI senior writer Mike Wagaman’s take on what’s being discussed.

THREE TO WATCH

Like all 31 other NFL teams, the Raiders have a certain number of players they are counting on to play major roles in the upcoming season. Guys like Derek Carr, Josh Jacobs, Henry Ruggs III, Cory Middleton, Trent Brown and a few others.

Stadium stays on schedule

While much of the sports world remains in limbo as a result of the pandemic and questions continue about the NFL’s ability to start on time, workers at Allegiant Stadium closed in on an important deadline and got a surprise message from Raiders coach Jon Gruden as a result.

Players question safety of season

The NFL is steaming full force ahead with plans on playing the 2020 season despite the pandemic that has caused much of the country and world to stop or slow down.

Mariota waiting in wings

Former No. 2 overall pick to back up Carr…for now

AFC WEST ROUNDUP

AFC WEST ROUNDUP

‘Let's be patient, let's trust the board'

QUESTION SESSION

Vegas stadium still on schedule

JUST FOR KICKS The Raiders signed rookie Dominik Eberle, Utah State’s career scoring leader.

ROUND 1 Damon Arnette • CB • Ohio State

There are a few different ways to look at the Raiders decision to draft cornerback Damon Arnette with the 19th overall pick.

ROUND 1 Henry Ruggs III • WR • Alabama

Former Raiders senior executive Amy Trask was monitoring Twitter during the first round of the NFL draft when someone pointed out that the late Al Davis would have loved the selection of speedy wide receiver Henry Ruggs III with the team’s first pick.

RELOADED ON OFFENSE

Carr’s cupboard far from bare as Raiders restock on receivers

Looking back at Mack trade

Results of 2020 draft complete deal for DE

AFC WEST ROUNDUP

ON THE RUN Kansas City selected the first RB off the board on draft day when they chose Clyde Edwards-Helaire with the final pick of the first round.

2020 SCHEDULE SNEAK PEEK

With a franchise-high four games set for prime time television, the NFL is giving the Raiders every opportunity to trumpet their new digs in Las Vegas. Here’s a game-by-game look at who is on the Raiders schedule:

TIGHT ENDS

THE TOP PROSPECTS

RUNNING BACKS

THE TOP PROSPECTS

RAIDERS ON THE CLOCK…

With two first-round picks, Raiders targeting WR, CB

QUARTERBACKS

THE TOP PROSPECTS

OFFENSIVE TACKLES

THE TOP PROSPECTS

WIDE RECEIVERS

THE TOP PROSPECTS

GUARDS/CENTERS

THE TOP PROSPECTS

FREE AGENCY REVIEW

Linebacker duo highlights Raiders’ newest additions

EDGE RUSHERS

THE TOP PROSPECTS

DEFENSIVE LINE

THE TOP PROSPECTS

RAIDERS ROOKIE REVIEW

Five weeks into the season S&BI offered up a quick analysis of the Raiders 2019 draft class. Three months later we’re ready to do it again, only this time as a summation of each rookie’s season rather than a snapshot moment.

Mayock locks up O-line

Incognito’s extension is GM’s first offseason move