Surprised we would cut Hurst when we brought in Jefferson and Ngakoue. Despite being double teamed every snap Hurst has very good stats. Probably go pro bowl at the 9ers.
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Like the rival Chiefs, the Las Vegas Raiders added a running back in free agency who can be a difference-maker in 2021. In the Raiders’ case, that back is Kenyan Drake, the former Dolphin and Cardinal who rushed for 955 yards and 10 touchdowns a season ago. While Drake has never established himself as a workhorse starting back, he was more than serviceable as part of a committee in 23 games with the Cardinals.
During an eight-game stretch in 2019, Drake racked up 814 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns. In Las Vegas, Drake will again split time in the backfield. The Raiders have a quality starter in Pro Bowler Josh Jacobs, though Drake should have plenty of opportunities to take advantage of. Jacobs shared the load last season with Devontae Booker, who rushed for 423 yards and three scores. Pairing Drake and Jacobs could give Las Vegas one of the most potent ground attacks in the NFL.
During an eight-game stretch in 2019, Drake racked up 814 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns. In Las Vegas, Drake will again split time in the backfield. The Raiders have a quality starter in Pro Bowler Josh Jacobs, though Drake should have plenty of opportunities to take advantage of. Jacobs shared the load last season with Devontae Booker, who rushed for 423 yards and three scores. Pairing Drake and Jacobs could give Las Vegas one of the most potent ground attacks in the NFL.
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For the first time since trading away Khalil Mack in 2018, the Raiders finally have a bonafide pass-rush star on their roster. The team added veteran Yannick Ngakoue via free agency this offseason, which should prove to be a massive upgrade.
In fact, that move was arguably one of the best signings of free agency. According to ESPN’s Mike Clay, the addition of Ngakoue to replace Arden Key was named one of the biggest upgrades in the NFL this offseason. Here is a snippet of Clay’s thoughts on the signing:
Look for Ngakoue to really improve and help turn around the defense this season.
June 1, 2021 5:39 am PT
For the first time since trading away Khalil Mack in 2018, the Raiders finally have a bonafide pass-rush star on their roster. The team added veteran Yannick Ngakoue via free agency this offseason, which should prove to be a massive upgrade.
In fact, that move was arguably one of the best signings of free agency. According to ESPN’s Mike Clay, the addition of Ngakoue to replace Arden Key was named one of the biggest upgrades in the NFL this offseason. Here is a snippet of Clay’s thoughts on the signing:
Ngakoue, with the help of Maxx Crosby and Clelin Ferrell, should help turn around a defensive line that has to get better in 2021. If he can continue to produce between 8-10 sacks a year, he will easily be worth his massive contract that he signed this offseason.
Look for Ngakoue to really improve and help turn around the defense this season.
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Updated June 2, 2021 - 3:53 pm
As the Raiders continue with OTAs, two rookie defensive backs are catching the attention of their veteran teammates. One of whom is being counted on to provide an immediate lift for the club’s revamped defense.
Safety Trevon Moehrig, a second-round pick from TCU, has been everything the Raiders envisioned at this stage of his development and is on the fast track to claiming the starting job at free safety. podcast
The other is Nate Hobbs, a fifth-round pick from Illinois. The Raiders like his toughness and versatility. He’s expected to get a long look at the open slot cornerback position.
A lot to like about Hobbs. Could play outside also.
Updated June 2, 2021 - 3:53 pm
As the Raiders continue with OTAs, two rookie defensive backs are catching the attention of their veteran teammates. One of whom is being counted on to provide an immediate lift for the club’s revamped defense.
Safety Trevon Moehrig, a second-round pick from TCU, has been everything the Raiders envisioned at this stage of his development and is on the fast track to claiming the starting job at free safety. podcast
The other is Nate Hobbs, a fifth-round pick from Illinois. The Raiders like his toughness and versatility. He’s expected to get a long look at the open slot cornerback position.
A lot to like about Hobbs. Could play outside also.
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Given the OL Houston "gave" him, the fact he's still a somewhat functioning human is a major accomplishment.
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Still some ok free agent guards available. Not sure about Harrell and Ehinger.
Got some WRs we could cut.
Got some WRs we could cut.
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We have Incognito, Simpson, Good and Martin as our 4 guards. All 4 are starting quality players. We don't need another guard on the roster.
As for receiver, I think we are pretty set there. Ruggs, Brown, Edwards, Renfrow, Jones and Snead seem to be the top 6. They are high on the undrafted rookie Stoner as well, and Doss apparently has taken his progression up a level this off season. I like the depth there especially considering that Waller and Moreau will be big parts of the offense.
Harrell is gone to make room for Sam Young. I like Young, solid, experienced player. That could mean Jones-Smith can be more of a guard than an OT.
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Why? He played 12 out of a possible 14 in 2019. The injury last year was not an old man injury, but rather a sheer fluke. Then the prior three seasons to that (15-17) he started all 48 games (out of a possible 48).
An achilles sets back a lot of athletes, be worse for a big guy like that
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One of the players shining at the Las Vegas Raiders’ OTA sessions is undrafted rookie Darius Stills.
Stills was surprisingly not drafted after he was a consensus All-American and the Big 12 defensive lineman of the year at West Virginia. By all accounts, Still is making his presence felt. If he has a big training camp and preseason, Stills can perhaps squeeze onto the 53-man roster. If not, Las Vegas would likely try to sneak him onto the practice squad and develop him there.
Johnathan Hankins and free-agent additions Solomon Thomas and Quenton Jefferson are locks to make the roster. Darius Philon has looked good in OTAs. If he continues to have no problem shedding the rust of not playing in the NFL since 2018, Philon — who played for new Las Vegas defensive coordinator Gus Bradley with the Los Angeles Chargers — should make the team. The Raiders also have Kendall Vickers and they like him.
It could come down to Vickers or Stills for the final defensive tackle roster spot. Of course, all of this is a good problem for the Raiders to have. It shows the team is deeper and there will be great competition in training camp.
Arguably the biggest question mark on the entire roster is at defensive tackle. While Hankins is a reliable one-technique, the team is counting on several unproven players at the three-technique position. If one of Solomon Thomas or Quinton Jefferson step up and secure that spot, this defensive line suddenly looks a whole lot better.
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One of the players shining at the Las Vegas Raiders’ OTA sessions is undrafted rookie Darius Stills.
Stills was surprisingly not drafted after he was a consensus All-American and the Big 12 defensive lineman of the year at West Virginia. By all accounts, Still is making his presence felt. If he has a big training camp and preseason, Stills can perhaps squeeze onto the 53-man roster. If not, Las Vegas would likely try to sneak him onto the practice squad and develop him there.
Johnathan Hankins and free-agent additions Solomon Thomas and Quenton Jefferson are locks to make the roster. Darius Philon has looked good in OTAs. If he continues to have no problem shedding the rust of not playing in the NFL since 2018, Philon — who played for new Las Vegas defensive coordinator Gus Bradley with the Los Angeles Chargers — should make the team. The Raiders also have Kendall Vickers and they like him.
It could come down to Vickers or Stills for the final defensive tackle roster spot. Of course, all of this is a good problem for the Raiders to have. It shows the team is deeper and there will be great competition in training camp.
All our players are doing great.
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The D aren't going to be the 85 Bears but they're going to be a huge upgrade on the past 3 seasons.
Maybe brought in Darron Lee coz Muse an unknown and Deablo injured. Gives us some experience
There’s a sense that the 23-year-old Crosby could make the leap from tantalizing prospect and reliable contributor to dominant force and consistent difference maker this season—and that feeling’s coming from inside and outside of the organization.
Longtime Raider tormenter and former Super Bowl MVP Von Miller, perhaps the NFL’s best pass rusher of the past decade, has worked out with Crosby and shared his highest praise. “We’ve been talking pass rush for years, and we’ve been friends for a long time. … He’s a great guy for the Raiders,” Miller said after his local Pass Rush Summit, which Crosby attended. “He’s their franchise guy. We’ve been playing against this guy for a while, and I’m a huge fan of his game.”
Some of Crosby’s best performances have come against Miller’s Broncos, including a Week 17 Las Vegas win in Denver last year, in which he contributed a sack and two blocked field goals in the late, comeback victory. That capped what was seen as a good, but not great, sophomore season for Crosby.
Longtime Raider tormenter and former Super Bowl MVP Von Miller, perhaps the NFL’s best pass rusher of the past decade, has worked out with Crosby and shared his highest praise. “We’ve been talking pass rush for years, and we’ve been friends for a long time. … He’s a great guy for the Raiders,” Miller said after his local Pass Rush Summit, which Crosby attended. “He’s their franchise guy. We’ve been playing against this guy for a while, and I’m a huge fan of his game.”
Some of Crosby’s best performances have come against Miller’s Broncos, including a Week 17 Las Vegas win in Denver last year, in which he contributed a sack and two blocked field goals in the late, comeback victory. That capped what was seen as a good, but not great, sophomore season for Crosby.
Could fire Waller up.
You can make a really strong case that Darren Waller is currently the second-best tight end in the NFL. After back-to-back 1,100-yard seasons, Waller has established himself as one of the best-receiving weapons in sports. However, he is still somehow underrated.
In a recent article by Pro Football Focus, they ranked their top-50 players entering the 2021 season. Only two tight ends were listed (Travis Kelce and George Kittle) and failed to mention Waller. That is incredible considering the consistency and sheer dominance Waller has displayed over the last two seasons.
You can make a really strong case that Darren Waller is currently the second-best tight end in the NFL. After back-to-back 1,100-yard seasons, Waller has established himself as one of the best-receiving weapons in sports. However, he is still somehow underrated.
In a recent article by Pro Football Focus, they ranked their top-50 players entering the 2021 season. Only two tight ends were listed (Travis Kelce and George Kittle) and failed to mention Waller. That is incredible considering the consistency and sheer dominance Waller has displayed over the last two seasons.
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2nd half of the year Waller had 57 catches for 802 yards and 5 TDs. You extrapolate that over a full year and you're looking at arguably the best season by a TE in NFL history (114 catches 1604 yards 10 TDs).
Late in the year he realised that teams couldn't stop him. He was bigger than corners and faster than linebackers and safeties, and Carr was happy to throw it up to him consistently when seeing single coverage. Was a pleasure to watch.
If the bigger, stronger Bryan Edwards can stay healthy and have a breakout season be tough on opposition Ds to match up.
