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As far as Nicholas Cage playing John Madden in the movie, I like it better than the original choice. It was going to be Will Ferrell, but he couldn’t do it due to scheduling conflicts.
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Appreciate Aaron @awolnation for doing the new intro for us. https://t.co/5AkNvPzLwj
Just Win Pod ep. 4 - what we learned from Vikings game - Tyree Wilson? - QB battle update - Roster projection Apple: https://t.co/pDPUzoXxHH Spotify: https://t.co/ZOy2ufdi3l YouTube: https://t.co/Jq6C49fwXR
Episode 4 of Just Win is live. We discussed the #Raiders QB battle (again), analyzed the rest of the competition throughout the roster and previewed the Cowboys game. Apple 🔗➡️ https://t.co/N8MXettBEL Spotify 🔗➡️ https://t.co/Mvmot8BknQ YouTube 🔗➡️ https://t.co/YZR3xZ4h6X
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They’re now playing “Let it go” to help players calm down https://t.co/UqwqiJJE8y
A day after undrafted rookie Will Putnam got some love from Pierce, the center gets in a fight with Spillane, Crosby jumps in and throws the rookie’s helmet.
Adams is here. He's just in a hoodie and not practicing. https://t.co/JzWbfy4rUu
JPJ on way back. Oh baby. https://t.co/Fln6RDoTCC
#Raiders WR Davante Adams (unknown) isn't at practice today. OT Thayer Munford (hand) is back after missing yesterday. G Jackson Powers-Johnson (concussion) is still in a red non-contact jersey.
Indoors at the facility today https://t.co/5L7zD2EuXu
Two minutes with new Raiders WR Jalen Guyton: (starts with him on Tom Telesco, who brought him over from Chargers) https://t.co/cFThpgKMZa
Raiders assistant equipment manager Adam Johnson’s team rolls on. https://t.co/TF3tWTtJIM
Justin Herbert is out of the walking boot today while working in the weight room with Ben Herbert during practice.
Go and get it 😤 #RaiderNation | #DALvsLV https://t.co/Ih6uiNYuQf
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We're recording another episode of Just Win today. Leave your #Raiders questions here and we'll pick some: https://t.co/HgYVHGlknt
The grind never ends. https://t.co/faIuE8H3M4
Another good night for Turner and Wilkerson. Adams was Adams. Both QBs had good moments. That’s a wrap. Thanks for coming.
Guyton catch or no catch? https://t.co/SnPO3kvZqe
Touchdown https://t.co/I7fy81WzHR
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Adams’ deep catch caps off another minute-long look at practice. https://t.co/HLcyMWvw9W
Two minutes this time … https://t.co/snyYJeDxBj
It’s as if you were here. (And Masterson with the boom) https://t.co/FfiOBecVUy
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Press box view https://t.co/USNAcuXzwZ
O'Connell dropped in a nice TD pass to Myers earlier. Minshew just hit Turner on a long post and then Wilkerson deep between two defenders.
#Raiders are in pads today, but Powers-Johnson has a red non-contact jersey on.
Pierce added that Powers-Johnson probably won't start Week 1 and they'll bring him along slowly. Cody Whitehair has been the starting LG during camp. https://t.co/HlEjM2fT6D
You knew this was coming … https://t.co/f9vdhZGOEa
Beer sales going strong tonight. Fans getting ready for the season.
Fans will vote on starting QB after practice. https://t.co/xWmfWzEMvR
Pierce excited about tonight’s open practice: https://t.co/r6zQdQy6wp
Yesterday, Davante Adams said he would prefer not to play in preseason games. Today, Antonio Pierce said if players are healthy, they’ll play.
Pierce said #Raiders G Jackson Powers-Johnson has been activated from the PUP list and will practice today. He's been out since OTAs due to a concussion.
OT Thayer Munford (finger) won’t practice tonight.
In traffic ... They still got an hour until practice starts. https://t.co/bZEbSrNvoJ
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Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy’s season is over. He underwent surgery on his meniscus this morning. The procedure revealed a repair was necessary. What an absolute bummer.
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Kings lose. Lakers move into the #8 spot. If LA beats the Pelicans on Sunday, it'll be Warriors vs Kings in the 9 v 10 matchup (in Sac if Kings beat Blazers). If Lakers lose, Kings get #8 with win over Blazers. If Lakers/Kings lose, Warriors can still get #8 with win over Jazz.
Pelicans are going to be interesting in playoffs. https://t.co/v5jIEFXzYA
The dichotomy of O.J. Simpson, majestic tailback, incandescent celebrity, convicted kidnapper and armed robber and man found liable for double murder. The best thing I've read on O.J. from @ByTimGraham. https://t.co/kULWbpwKGK
The draft is nearly upon us. Here's a big board of 50 players the #Raiders could potentially consider in the first 3 rounds 🔗⤵️ https://t.co/71ofTzYbzu
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Sixers showing Allen Iverson his statue https://t.co/VGNpwe7K6v
Which team should call Tom Brady? https://t.co/ZS4v7ESv1D https://t.co/WgkKc3Uq1M
“The one thing I don’t think people talked enough about was that he threw a really nice deep ball. There is a lot to be excited about with Aidan, and he is really looking forward to competing for the starting job again.” https://t.co/PA0yGgeiuR
Tip of the cap. https://t.co/4cyPj8pt8y
Aidan O’Connell won’t be bothered if the Raiders draft a QB: ‘It’s my job to keep my job’ ⤵️ https://t.co/D1W8T6taBH
Class as always from Tony who was DFA'd with the call up of Jackson Holliday https://t.co/2vc0BnwXxF
Over the last 18 months, @dpbrugler has collected as many puzzle pieces as he could, through countless hours of tape study and conversations with prospects, scouts and other sources. Welcome to his 2024 NFL Draft Guide, The Beast 😈 Download it here: https://t.co/bEiUtPNuG3 https://t.co/q4tEOj2Y61
Waller has a $200K bonus for participating in the offseason program. It seems like he's fine not collecting that. But will he also walk away from the $11.8M he can earn by playing this season?
Colleague @VicTafur caught up with Darren Waller in Vegas recently. When will Waller inform the Giants if he's retiring? He said it would be ideal to let them know before the draft "but I also don’t want to put that on myself. It’s gotta be before summer break, for sure.”… https://t.co/ZjFDcoUh8L
Tip of the cap. https://t.co/A75hVBUZuM
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Darren Waller hasn't decided whether to suit up for a ninth NFL season. Injuries have taken their toll on Waller's body — and his mental health, writes @VicTafur. But even as he ponders his future, Waller continues to mentor NFL Draft hopefuls ⤵️ https://t.co/Pu9v41yjF2 https://t.co/XgFsgDgaJG
#SamCooke was a big inspiration for me... Anyone recognize the song? ;) @BBCLater https://t.co/GM1BbivF3c
Flexing to Thursday night football has passed with 24 in favor. 28 day notice required and only allowed for weeks 13-17. This is the rule that the Giants’ John Mara came out strongly against in March and he remained opposed despite the changes.
NBC Sports California is parting with longtime Oakland A’s announcer Glen Kuiper after a review into his on-air use of a racial epithet during a game this month, a network spokesperson said Monday. https://t.co/N9Xfl07Sql
#Raiders owner Mark Davis told @JarrettBell he is against flex-scheduling for TNF ... and he took a little jab at the Chargers while explaining why: “If you have a Raiders-Chargers game in Las Vegas scheduled for a Thursday and all of the fans driving from Los Angeles – the… https://t.co/MgB9j7x3mr https://t.co/7NuUeJJA9g
NFL teams will be allowed to dress a third QB on game days without using an active roster spot this season, the league announced Monday. The new rule follows the NFC Championship Game when the 49ers had to re-insert an injured Brock Purdy into the game. https://t.co/08kyy9PPCe
Brady, Davis reach agreement. https://t.co/ZQsKBO4rwz
JJ8 😈 https://t.co/rIqXOi3NDn
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Cancun defense https://t.co/uyisfUkqqM
From @TheAthletic Matthew Tkachuk isn’t just good. He’s fun. He’s great. He's a needle-mover. He doesn’t just have a flair for the dramatic; he’s got a need for it. https://t.co/3Ba5AbBO59
(No. 16 was taken)
Raiders fans on here really worked up that O’Connell’s wearing No. 4? https://t.co/BunAewufhD
Respect to both Champions. But again the 116-112 was tough to see. #HaneyLoma
The Nuggets are one win away from its first appearance in the NBA Finals. Jamal Murray leads Denver with 37 points as they take a 3-0 lead over the Lakers. No NBA team has ever overcome a 3-0 deficit. https://t.co/bmsf3aMl32
This is 4th time LeBron James has trailed a playoff series 3-0. The others: 2007 Finals vs Spurs, swept 2017 Finals vs Warriors, lost in 5 2018 Finals vs Warriors, swept
Jamal has gone cold. Joker has been turned into a joke. Denver is struggling to score. Lakers should take command now.
The (un)official 2023 #RookiePremiere Class 😎😤 https://t.co/cHGUxCNPiz
Answered 20 mailbag questions as well. #Raiders https://t.co/DcxnwHYELq
Van Roten, 33, appeared in 16 games for the Bill last season, with four starts at center. https://t.co/V3qkZjJI10
Davante Adams attempted some damage control after saying he doesn't "see eye to eye" with the Raiders front office. How upset is he? @VicTafur weighs in. https://t.co/auacKvI7Lr
One Of The Best Teammates I’ve Ever Had… My Brother Is A Real OG💯 @dharm32 https://t.co/P3a74jSNZ7
I think that is good enough for Mark Davis this season. https://t.co/qOhWFC0ZvP
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Davante Adams’ discontent and have the #Raiders really gotten worse? Mailbag via @TheAthletic https://t.co/NQhlDjsI6X
Jamal Murray postgame said when he was little he used to count down the seconds of the clock and make the shot, talking like Marv Albert or Mike Breen. Tonight he also called his own “bang” in the 4th after notching a few of his 23 points in the period. https://t.co/gBGOHJVKzc
Nikola Jokic's seventh triple-double of the 2023 playoffs ties Wilt Chamberlain (7) for the most in a single postseason in NBA history. ◻️ 23 PTS ◻️ 17 REB ◻️ 12 AST Nuggets up 2-0. https://t.co/t5Toa0O1Jl
Pretty smug for a guy who's 0-2 against the spread. 😂 https://t.co/4D04a49Ygd
Levi’s Stadium and the 49ers are expected to be awarded the hosting rights to Super Bowl 60 in 2026 when the official vote happens next week, team and league sources confirmed to @mattbarrows & @KaplanSportsBiz. The stadium last hosted the event in 2016. https://t.co/PuslkwOym3
NEW: Nevada lawmakers have not yet introduced legislation to bring the Oakland A’s to Las Vegas because they don’t want to contribute as much to the deal as the team wants. @tabitha_mueller and @howardstutz report: https://t.co/ToBDCFE32j
The Packers were 8-9 with Aaron Rodgers last year. @VicTafur believes Green Bay can match that total without him. More over/unders around the league: https://t.co/LJTSCEEUEk https://t.co/cyA4S1W66N
#Raiders will have joint practices with #Rams in LA before second preseason game on Aug. 19 -- the week after hosting #49ers for joint practices in Vegas. https://t.co/yKR1tH4n2B
Last call for questions and predictions for the mailbag. #Raiders https://t.co/xmbhoy4iTz
Seven teams got new quarterbacks (while the Green Bay Packers promoted Jordan Love) this season in the NFL. @VicTafur has four of those teams exceeding expectations, though not the four you think. Best bets (provided by @BetMGM) and picks for all 32 teams ⤵️
I wouldn't go buying a Peters Raiders jersey just yet. https://t.co/RNG0tUtZSD
Don Henley and Glenn Frey, 1975. Photo by Barry Schultz https://t.co/L2ZBXDgfQn
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Will the Ravens win over or under 9.5 games this season? @VicTafur says take the over. The Ravens are 45-16 in the regular season with Lamar Jackson, and their defense is always tough, he writes. Odds for each team: https://t.co/LJTSCEEmOM https://t.co/src1JDNDjg
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Pop after the Spurs won the Wemby sweepstakes https://t.co/EFdND8GVsO
If the NBA’s owners want to wrestle away some of the enormous power the players hold over teams, they would do well to reset the nonsensical coaching carousel that has spun out of control, writes @joevardon. Just look at the case of Doc Rivers: https://t.co/Ue9zOvz0Qg https://t.co/3XHwrU41Ib
Vic's Picks: NFL over/under win totals for all 32 teams via @TheAthletic https://t.co/ohkhHKVC2a
No way they were sending Frenchie to Detroit
The San Antonio Spurs have won the 2023 #NBADraftLottery. It's their first No. 1 overall pick since Tim Duncan (1997) https://t.co/45uXcWOoD8
NBA draft lottery so rigged …
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Nothing to report right now. https://t.co/pbMlNkhQiP
The Las Vegas Aces will have their 2025 first-round draft pick rescinded for violating league rules re: impermissible player benefits, per the WNBA. Becky Hammon will also be suspended for two games without pay for violating league and team respect in the workplace policies. https://t.co/vyahb4Ohs9
Really excited to help @TheAthleticWBB launch its newest series, Super Squads. Follow along as @sabreenajm, @benpickman and others on our @TheAthletic team, including @tashanreed, dive into @nyliberty & @LVAces stories this @WNBA season. https://t.co/0bNIz9fmCT https://t.co/BQ9GIqYlbX
Say cheese. @gregcosell loves this pick and I am coming around. https://t.co/jImP3zCUMK
CB Marcus Peters is visiting the Raiders today.
Mamas https://t.co/vH8WJ2fjGg
Shaq, a memorable Mother’s Day gift and how Lucille’s giving mindset influenced him, by ⁦@mr_jasonjones⁩ https://t.co/M3UYqqjhUm
Ja Morant has been suspended from all team activities pending league review, the Grizzlies announced. Morant was seen flashing what appeared to be a gun in an Instagram clip this weekend, two months after he was suspended by the NBA for showing a gun at a Denver-area nightclub.
The Chargers went with an anime theme for the second straight year for their schedule release video. And their social media team pulled no punches. Where did they rank among all 32 teams? https://t.co/YUhbDIEsb0
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No media access to rookie camp, but here’s a picture of Raiders TE Michael Mayer. https://t.co/Yeb5vSO21Q
Another matchup between Steph Curry and LeBron James is in the books. Will we ever see them face off in the postseason again? https://t.co/4UlKfqFSxq
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(He was not.) https://t.co/nF2XbCQtuB
Andrew Wiggins is listed as active for Game 6 despite his left costal cartilage (ribcage) fracture. https://t.co/SnyONVLWBn
Something tells me we should remember this name. From @VicTafur. https://t.co/4hmIEUeFYA
Brady's a winner, rich and has built up his brand. Pretty good minority owner candidate ... And maybe he makes a comeback Week 12. https://t.co/cdvQDArZJM https://t.co/8aTlVqjI3P
Say cheese. First-round pick signs. https://t.co/Su67F7fCL5
“Aidan is the most accurate guy I have ever coached in my life.” Rookie QB’s control of the football led to his dramatic rise at Purdue, and yes, there are Tom Brady comparisons. #Raiders https://t.co/IoqGyMiloQ
Tom Brady and Raiders owner Mark Davis are meeting to discuss an ownership partner for the team, league sources confirmed to The Athletic. Brady has previously bought ownership stakes in the Las Vegas Aces and a pickleball expansion team in the MLP. https://t.co/U3pJXBgbsK
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That pic lives forever.
Tom Brady, Mark Davis in meetings regarding Raiders ownership stake. https://t.co/a1g0krNkjD
What will Belichick’s title be?
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Crazy world. Cats are sleeping with dogs.
Brady can still be a Fox analyst as the NFL only sees it as a conflict of interest if a team owner were to hold a position of authority at a media company.
Raiders wanted Brady to be their QB, but settle for part owner? Davis is clearly a big fan. https://t.co/6mIbFODrFD
#Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell ready to display his ‘art of accuracy’ at rookie camp via @TheAthletic https://t.co/IoqGyMhNzi
And I didn’t even catch the QR code the first time. https://t.co/cOFuDt8qXF
We have a winner. https://t.co/qVEXmrcCP7
The amount of prime time games for every NFL team... How many does your favorite team have? https://t.co/GCKQ1MLfeJ
Chargers, Bears, Cowboys schedule videos were pretty good. Who else should I watch?
And Miami is later. #positivity https://t.co/OvjsRuwdCM
The #Raiders were bad last year, but they’re still the Raiders. That’s why the NFL rewarded them with five prime-time games this season in addition to a Christmas Day clash against the Chiefs. My breakdown of the schedule including a record prediction: https://t.co/M0DdN9ZukK
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NFL wants to show off Allegiant Stadium, home of the Super Bowl. https://t.co/fq202DZ20t
Tough road games first two weeks, three of first four.
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5 actually. 6 if you include Xmas morning. https://t.co/fzeozLqSiE
Valid. https://t.co/tJtU9RT55t
Raiders fans, take a walk, smell the flowers, hug a neighbor … because you won’t be happy in 15 minutes.
And they open at Denver. https://t.co/jOhgb5VJ6U
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We have signed third-round draft pick WR Tre Tucker » https://t.co/528Pn8PHGZ @1SilkySmooth x #RaiderNation https://t.co/OHwcI7d7mO
Finally saw Knock at the Cabin. Solid, but as @maryannjohanson said, only thing worse than an M. Night movie with a twist ending is one without a twist. How does the novel end?
Not big on schedule leaks, but if you wanted to book your trip to Detroit … #Raiders are there for Monday Night Football Week 8. Think everybody heard about the home MNF game vs. Packers Week 5 and the Christmas game in KC.
"You ain't got to talk much when everybody can see what you're doing," Tyree Wilson told me. "The results paid off." My exclusive with @tyreewilson77 detailing how the #Raiders' edge rusher evolved from a gangly teenager to a potential star: https://t.co/iI8AbemLyn
The Packers are scheduled to play five primetime games in Year 1 without Aaron Rodgers, a source tells @mattschneidman. More schedule release updates ⤵️ https://t.co/wLgCdLTim5
How Raiders rookie Tyree Wilson developed into ‘the baddest man on the field,” by ⁦@tashanreed⁩ https://t.co/news9xMvlH
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Darvin Ham said Anthony Davis “seems to be doing really good already” after seeing him in locker room.
Anthony Davis taken down the tunnel during the timeout. https://t.co/0CcJWFdGYQ
Not getting up 20 best thing to happen to Warriors. Made LeBron and AD play all 4.
6-year-old William Cho's mother, father and 3-year-old brother were shot and killed at the Allen Premium Outlets. The family was looking to return clothes that William had just received for his birthday. https://t.co/DpmCMccd9S
All the NFL games revealed so far today: Week 4: Falcons vs Jaguars (London) Week 5: Jaguars vs Bills (London) Week 6: Ravens vs Titans (London) Week 9: Dolphins vs Chiefs (Germany) Week 10: Colts vs Patriots (Germany) Week 12: Dolphins at Jets (Black Friday) Week 16:… https://t.co/1A5RRf1rSO
Henry Ruggs III pleaded guilty today in a 2021 drunken driving crash that killed Tina Tintor and her dog. A judge set his sentencing for Aug. 9. Statements from her family and his attorneys: https://t.co/9GUprPOurZ
Joe Kapp was the ultimate Golden Bear. He taught me what it meant to be a Golden Bear and emphasized the importance of being a graduate of @Cal. Thank you for all the life lessons. Love you Coach
Great news for @fhmoreau. And reunited with Derek Carr. https://t.co/6DF1OXnjhE
Nikola Jokić was told on @NBAonTNT postgame that he passed Wilt Chamberlain on the list of most playoff triple-doubles by a center. When he asked if Shaq was on the list, Diesel let him know why he wasn’t 😂 https://t.co/dMlIJyQPSI
Remembering one of our own. #GoBears https://t.co/3I2VNfyDyK
The world is not prepared for this https://t.co/6L7KeCKoIQ
Raiders-Steelers, and then let the two teams rotate hosting it every year. @YourboyQ254 https://t.co/zgBveujDCi
REST IN POWER, JOE KAPP!✊🏽🏈 It is with great sadness to report the passing tonight of East Salinas’ own NFL Latino Legend #JoeKapp. He grew up in The Alisal & was the 1st and only Chicano to ever play in the Rose Bowl, Super Bowl & Canadian Grey Cup! He was the head coach for UC… https://t.co/d666bgkn2i https://t.co/3ilAfkZ5d4
Sad news: Former @CalFootball (and NFL) quarterback Joe Kapp has died at age 85. Story coming soon
Klay will have to be a lot better in Game 6.
The Lonnie Walker Game. Four words that never thought they'd be next to each other in the second round of Lakers-Warriors.
But Lance doesn't hang out with Kittle at Warriors games ... https://t.co/biITAVqigV
Mondays ... https://t.co/B4NoI6x0Mr
Vida was an incredible pitcher and a better person. Made everyone he came into contact with smile and appreciate what a great day it was. RIP. https://t.co/w9RydfWynj
The language used by Glen Kuiper during today’s pregame broadcast is unacceptable. The Oakland Athletics do not condone such language. We are working to address the situation.
Nothing apparent about it. https://t.co/5UXIOJHQeU
Draymond Green switched onto Anthony Davis in the fourth quarter of Game 1. Since then, per my count, against Draymond, AD is … 3-for-10 FGs 2 turnovers 1 assist 0 free throws
Great dude though. https://t.co/WMzxywdTDD
Every spring and summer. https://t.co/ORMzVz4JLN
Based on game tape, The Athletic’s Randy Mueller rated Tyree Wilson as his No. 2 player in the draft. Another longtime evaluator ranked Wilson at the top, calling him more impressive than Cleveland’s Myles Garrett. https://t.co/UL5sykUOUf
Kris Kristofferson and Run The Jewels. https://t.co/qcI2wARRsQ
“He’s a pro. Already. … I thought that was one of the better value picks the entire draft.” Talked to Patrick Graham and ⁦@JimNagy_SB⁩ about the #Raiders’ 5 draft picks from the Senior Bowl. https://t.co/juRrJnI2Wt
Tyree Wilson was routinely late off the snap & bad with his hands yet he was one of the most productive DL in college football because of his raw ability There's a lot to work on but his ceiling is sky-high https://t.co/ojSM4A72O7…n-film-breakdown/
How Patrick Graham, Raiders used Senior Bowl week to find 5 draft picks via @TheAthletic https://t.co/juRrJnHv6V
Not a great start for Poole
Per Warriors, Kevon Looney isn't feeling well but is expected to play
Arthur Smith said to Peter Skoronski during his visit with the #Falcons, "You’re really boring me right now. Your answers are so boring." Skoronski added "The whole meeting, he kept looking at his computer." Interesting piece from @danpompei: https://t.co/CKEckbYvM4
New Raiders DL David Ebuka Agoha from Nigeria was one of eight players added to NFL rosters through the NFL International Player Pathway program. The 6-5, 245-pound Agoha attended the NFL Africa talent camp in Ghana last year and then the International Combine in London.
As I mentioned, I also enjoyed @peter_king’s camera work last weekend. Raiders kept him hidden from rest of media. https://t.co/oWV5OgqmwG
The #Raiders’ QB pursuit, inside the war room and the reach (?) for speedy Tre Tucker https://t.co/v26Q4Il4Va
Raiders weren't super excited about bringing him back. https://t.co/gXi5zWJHpY
Spoiler: The #Raiders' is cornerback. https://t.co/KopJZPlevH https://t.co/PzKi54vJjJ
Mayer comes in at No. 9 for Teddy Ballgame https://t.co/Gy5cpmq1sv
The Raiders took Tyree Wilson with their first-round pick, but had a plan in place when a run on QBs began on Day 3 of the draft. "It gave us a little bit more of an aggressive mindset." @VicTafur on their thought process in choosing Aidan O’Connell. https://t.co/pT9wHsFIf4
#Chiefs Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce will face off against Steph Curry and Klay Thompson in the latest edition of TNT’s ‘The Match’ https://t.co/ksj6TKfb5Z
This offseason's primary player acquisition window has closed, but teams will keep tweaking their rosters before training camp. What does each squad still need to improve? Our experts discuss. https://t.co/TcmmrbnG1x
Tafur: Why the Raiders moved up for QB Aidan O'Connell and other NFL Draft takeaways via @TheAthletic https://t.co/v26Q4Il4Va
Always got my back! Thru ups and downs! https://t.co/jRmswQNobG
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The only Raiders player from 2020 draft still on roster is 4th-rounder Amik Robertson. https://t.co/JQC6tmilwd
Somebody has to go under the bus. Been that way throughout the history of sports. https://t.co/8ZGZw20uWo
Former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III to plead guilty to one count of DUI resulting in death https://t.co/QOskKLJav4
Defense attorneys and prosecutors agreed for Ruggs to serve a sentence of 3 to 10 years in prison, although a judge will have final say on the sentence. https://t.co/z0WWflpUxW
BREAKING: Former Raiders player Henry Ruggs is expected to plead guilty in connection with a DUI crash that left a 23-year-old woman dead in Las Vegas, his lawyers said Tuesday. https://t.co/SkxsBhJliD
Beat writers’ favorite 2023 NFL Draft picks: One intriguing player from all 32 teams via @TheAthletic https://t.co/xrqAiE2p1v
Raiders post-draft depth chart: Will any of the rookies be Week 1 starters? via @TheAthletic https://t.co/pfhDhek7aI
Kevon Looney: 11 points, 21 rebounds in 31 minutes and essentially altered how everyone will view Sabonis moving forward
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Undrafted free agents are often brushed aside as insignificant, but that’s a falsehood. Just last year, for example, the #Raiders had two UDFAs make the final roster. I ranked their UDFAs this year based on who has the best chances of doing the same: https://t.co/8cztjBiQ6E
Our NFL Draft recap edition of State of the Nation is live, breaking down all nine picks. @VicTafur @tashanreed @FB_FilmAnalysis Apple: https://t.co/SbIaQ29jlV Spotify: https://t.co/Gn4sowh08j TA: https://t.co/QtgrPBTaLr https://t.co/u8Hv85FwAL
We're are hopping on a live room to record an NFL Draft recap edition of State of the Nation. Not sure if we'll have time to take questions but we'll try to get a few one. @VicTafur @tashanreed @FB_FilmAnalysis https://t.co/6QTMdqyyF1
#Raiders OT Dalton Wagner (Arkansas) has the highest guarantee among UDFAs so far. $225k in total guarantees, $25k signing bonus.
Big guard prospect from Chattanooga. 👍 https://t.co/kHtMt2Z7fY
When Haener went in the middle of the 4th round, it started a run on quarterbacks and Ziegler said the #Raiders knew they had to be "aggressive" to try and move up and get O'Connell.
Chris Smith reminded Ziegler a lot of Duron Harmon, in terms of instincts and being ready to make a play on the ball.
Ziegler wanted to improve Raiders' "ball disruption" on defense. Why they liked Bennett so much.
Ziegler said you just can't answer all the questions in a draft. "There are still some areas to the team we are going to look to add competition."
Ziegler said there was "clean and excellent collaboration" from Raiders' scouts and coaches this weekend: "Excited about the last three days and the future here."
#Raiders 2023 NFL Draft takeaways: Class has potential but is light on immediate impact via @TheAthletic https://t.co/B2FBBu9UsM
He also played for Patrick Graham at the Senior Bowl.
Raiders went from almost drafting offensive tackle Paris Johnson at No. 7 to to not taking an offensive lineman the whole draft. Guess he was the only one they liked.
And his name is Arizona State DT Nesta Jade Silvera. Pick 231. https://t.co/yiG4JPalnU
Raiders need one more player ...
We got a dawg at safety 🐶 @cpsmithdb | #RaiderNation https://t.co/5ndFZK29N7
Burney is Raiders CB Brandon Facyson's cousin. He's already asked Brandon if he has a spare bedroom. https://t.co/VeY7Y4T8w9
One of my favorite Raiders picks this weekend. https://t.co/3VsW5wZb00
INTERCEPTED! DOWN GOES #7 UTAH IN THE SWAMP! https://t.co/HaqX6cKnX6
Bisaccia knows the Carlsons well. https://t.co/THIWkNPa0q
The #Raiders drafted Florida's Amari Burney with pick No. 203. He started his college career as a safety, but transitioned to linebacker in 2019. As a first-time starter last year, he showed the ability to do it all with 79 tackles, 9 TFL, 4 sacks, 6 pass deflections and 2 INTs.
Eagles when Raiders took Georgia safety Christoper Smith at 170. https://t.co/Ih5fTJUYkm
Raiders' last three non-QB picks are 5-foot-9, 5-10 and 5-10. Big on heart.
After trading picks Nos. 204 and 220 to the Jets for pick No. 170, the #Raiders are drafting former Georgia safety Christopher Smith. He's small for a safety at 5-foot-10, 192 pounds, but he’s athletic, smart and consistently makes plays on the ball.
#Raiders are back! https://t.co/DtUIyvVESL
Such a great value for @Raiders to get Aidan O'Connell in the 4th round. Aidan had on my radar since early in his 2021 season. Shares comparisons of Jared Goff, Nick Foles, and ....Jimmy Garoppolo, his new teammate with the #Raiders. Aidan heading back to Vegas! #ShrineBowl https://t.co/cvi403ZZit https://t.co/etuEnHRqD0
Raiders get Purdue's Aidan O'Connell. A steal? “I don’t think he’s as physically talented as everybody else but mentally he's incredible. He reminds me of Cooper Rush. Just an OK arm, but the way he beats you is with his mind and his short-area quickness." https://t.co/LvMJQeb3g9
O'Connell has good size at 6-foot-3, 213 pounds and was pretty accurate in college, but he's immobile, turned the ball over too frequently, was easily rattled by pressure and has average arm talent. He's likely more of a developmental backup than a future starter, but we'll see. https://t.co/GjSQS76XZl
Scouts who liked O'Connell call him an accurate processor. Those who don't say that he locks onto reads and telegraphs where he wants to throw. Hey, he was probably the best of. the remaining QBs, and Raiders didn't especially like the other Day 2 and 3 guys. https://t.co/IvyfJsD4yY
Raiders wanted a young QB in this draft and it's Purdue's Aidan O'Connell at 135.
Raiders trading up again.
Here is what Jake Haener said to @VicTafur of @TheAthletic last month about Brees. He idolized a Saint QB - now he’s a Saint QB. https://t.co/LnxnYbpTtM
Saints love Fresno State QBs.
Our Raiders draft tracker is updated again with the Jakorian Bennett selection. Keep it here for instant analysis from @tashanreed and @VicTafur, plus scouting reports by @dpbrugler https://t.co/SyNMLWDpQr
Bennett also played for Raiders DC Patrick Graham at the Senior Bowl. https://t.co/vLql0YxoAw
Raiders and Eagles traded up for CBs. Ringo goes after Bennett. https://t.co/DyJhyIWWtq
Jakorian Bennett was the second-fastest player at combine with a 4.30-second 40. Bennett's 29 pass breakups were the most among all FBS players over the past two seasons.
The #Raiders draft Maryland CB Jakorian Bennett with pick No. 104. They finally address one of their most dire position groups.
Ziegler probably couldn't sleep last night due to all the media and fans worried about cornerback.
Raiders moving up for … https://t.co/ZiBMoGEgE7
Raiders fans, get to know Cincinnati Bearcats wideout Tre Tucker. “When you’re fast, I never really understood what people meant by that. Because I’m the one moving so fast. How would things slow down?” https://t.co/cyzYtLSKEk