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• Can Rams expect Ernest Jones type rise from rookie Chris Paul Jr.

Photo by Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Chris Paul Jr. was a fifth-round steal for the Rams, but can he make an impact as a rookie? Heading into the offseason, the Los Angeles Rams had a major need at linebacker. After trading away Ernest Jones in training camp, the Rams managed to get by at linebacker with Troy Reeder, Christian Rozeboom, and Omar Speights. By the end...2025
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• Eagles Film Review: Jihaad Campbell has the chance to be one of the best linebackers in the NFL

Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images A closer look at Philadelphia’s first-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft. With the 2025 NFL Draft over, it’s time for some film rooms on the Philadelphia Eagles’ rookie class. I will try to get to all 10 draft picks and the UDFAs over the next few weeks. Loads of scouting reports will say very similar things, so I have tried to include film clips to ba...2025
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• How did the Rams draft class perform in college last year?

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images How did the Rams crop of rookies perform in college last year? The Los Angeles Rams draft haul received glowing reviews by analysts. Some of that may be from Los Angeles’s ability to turn their 26th overall pick into the 46th overall pick + 2026 first rounder (from Atlanta). At the same time, Los Angeles just did a solid job of solidifying depth across the roster. Th...2025
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• The pick is in: Jaguars select Jack Kiser at 107th overall

Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images The Jaguars’ fifth pick of the 2025 NFL Draft is Jack Kiser. Here’s everything you need to know. With the No. 107 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser. Process coming soon Player Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images Background Name: Jack Kiser Class: Sixth-year senior Age: 24 (t...2025
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• Final 7-Round Buccaneers Mock Draft

Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images One more shot at predicting what should be a wild NFL Draft weekend for Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers come into the 2025 NFL Draft figuring to focus heavily on defense, but offense should never be ruled out for regime that has done a good job balancing short- and long-term gains. Here’s my final prediction for what the Bucs might do this ...2025
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: EDGE Nic Scourton, Texas A&M

Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Could the versatile edge from Texas A&M solve the Bucs’ pass-rushing woes? Head coach Todd Bowles has heavily emphasized improving the team’s 4-man rush this off-season, which makes improving the edges a continued priority. With Haason Reddick on just a 1-year deal and unclear ceilings for Yaya Diaby and Chris Braswell, there’s nothing...2025
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• Can Rams expect Ernest Jones type rise from rookie Chris Paul Jr.
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• Eagles Film Review: Jihaad Campbell has the chance to be one of the best linebackers in the NFL
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• Chargers send NaVorro Bowman to take in UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger’s private pro day

Carson Schwesinger was named a First-Team All-American after just his first year as a starter for the UCLA Bruins. On Wednesday afternoon, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that 30 NFL teams sent representatives to take in the private pro day being held for UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger, including the Chargers who specifically had inside linebackers coach NaVorro Bowman in attendance. Schwes...2025
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• Giants LB coach met with UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger at private pro day

The Giants were one of five teams to send their linebackers coach to Schwesinger’s private pro day. On Wednesday afternoon, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that 30 NFL teams sent representatives to take in the private pro day being held for UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger, including the New York Giants who specifically had inside linebackers coach John Egorugwu in attendance. Schwesinger is ...2025
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• Finding the Rams a coverage linebacker?

Smael Mondon shows tight coverage | Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Six prospects that can defend the pass, amongst other skills Last year, the Los Angeles Rams used a lot of three and four safety defensive personnel groupings. Omar Speights, L.A.’s only returning linebacker with snaps is best suited for a two-down run stopping role. He played 38% of LB#2 snaps a...2025
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: CB Nohl Williams, Cal

John Reed-Imagn Images The Buccaneers need to continue seeking secondary reinforcements. It could be argued the biggest downfall of the Buccaneers’ 2024 season came at the hands of secondary injuries – particularly at cornerback. The Bucs lost primary outside backup Bryce Hall to a broken ankle in the first game of the season, and it cascaded from there with additional injuries to Zyon Mc...2025
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• Ranking the top-20 best free agent fits for the Rams

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Who should the Rams target in free agency The NFL will begin the legal tampering period of free agency on Monday. Without the contracts of Alaric Jackson or Matthew Stafford being taken into account, the Los Angeles Rams will have approximately $42 million to spend which should allow them to bring in a couple of free agents to complement the roster. Below ar...2025
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• Lions 2025 Mock Draft Roundup 4.0: Could Detroit go OL early?

Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. Following the conclusion of this past weekend’s Super Bowl, the 2024 season is officially over and the entire NFL is in the offseason. For the NFL Draft community, this marks a big week to flood the market with mock drafts, a...2025
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• Vikings Links: It’s An Exciting Time To Be A Vikings Fan!

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images Meaningful football late in the season plus playoffs is great! It is hard to wait for this game but what can you do? I like to do other things so that I am not thinking about the game too much. I really am not smart enough to talk about the X’s and O’s with any conviction or authority. So, I watch college football in search of future Vikings and I do ...2025
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"Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images We chatted with Raiders writer Matt Holder to help us get to know everything about Detroit Lions free agent signing Amik Robertson When the Detroit Lions agreed to terms with former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson, Raiders fans expressed an extreme amount of disappointment."

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• Can Rams expect Ernest Jones type rise from rookie Chris Paul Jr.
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• Eagles Film Review: Jihaad Campbell has the chance to be one of the best linebackers in the NFL
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• How did the Rams draft class perform in college last year?
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• The pick is in: Jaguars select Jack Kiser at 107th overall
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• Final 7-Round Buccaneers Mock Draft
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: EDGE Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
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• The 2025 NFL Draft’s most intriguing defensive players at every position

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images There are so many defensive gems lurking in the 2025 NFL Draft. Just like we did for the offensive side of the ball, the All-JP team is back for the defensive side of the ball. This class actually was really fun to scout, especially up front. Despite not having many absolute superstars, I think there are a lot of guys who will be contributors on NFL ...2025
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• These safeties in NFL Draft would benefit Rams defense more than a linebacker

Brett Patzke-Imagn Images The Rams need LB help, but their solution might come from the secondary and Jahdae Barron and Malaki Starks. One of the biggest needs for the Los Angeles Rams heading into the 2025 NFL Draft is at linebacker. Both Troy Reeder and Christian Rozeboom who were starters to begin the 2024 season left in free agency. While that’s not necessarily a bad thing, it does lea...2025
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• Rams 7 Round Mock Draft: Locking in on potential targets

Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images With three weeks to go until the draft, it’s time to lock in on potential Rams targets With a little over three weeks to go until the NFL Draft, it’s at this point where teams are starting to finalize their initial boards with only slight tweaks to come. Teams are locking in on potential targets and beginning to come up with draft strategies. The Los Angele...2025
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• SB Nation mock draft: Raiders add a blue-chip talent to already fearsome defensive line

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images There are still other tempting prospects on the board, but the opportunity to add this game-wrecker from Michigan was too good to pass up. The Raiders won the lottery a year ago when they landed tight end Brock Bowers out of Georgia. He went on to become a First-Team All-Pro in his first year, setting rookie tight end records the whole way through. This year, t...2025
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• Eagles Film Review: Jihaad Campbell has the chance to be one of the best linebackers in the NFL
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• These safeties in NFL Draft would benefit Rams defense more than a linebacker
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: CB Nohl Williams, Cal
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• Ranking the top-20 best free agent fits for the Rams
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• NY Jets: 5 Underrated offensive targets in 2025 NFL draft

Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images The back of the draft has some hidden gems For those who may not be aware, I run a company that covers college football. While doing this work ultimately led me to stepping away from doing GGN’s Flight Connections, it’s allowed me to get an inside look at multiple schools and players throughout the year. On top of that, I was also fortunate enough to witness both...2025
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• Lions 2025 Mock Draft Roundup 4.0: Could Detroit go OL early?
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Will The Vikings Rebound and Beat The Rams?

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images The team was due for a letdown so let’s hope they do! As the Vikings get ready to play the Rams in Los Angeles or Arizona (hopefully), the debate about extending Sam Darnold is ratcheting up a notch especially after his bad game last week. I think it is fantastic and I love to argue (er., debate) all sides. I could see them keeping either Darnold or Jo...2025
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• Vikings Links: Twas The Night Before Christmas!

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images What QB is in your stocking for 2025? This season has been incredible. I still like 1998 better but that is because of Randy Moss. Still, what this team is doing with Sam Darnold leading them was impossible to predict. But here we are and it is setting up all kinds of really great debates about what the Vikings should do at the QB position in 2025. If t...2024
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• Jaguars vs Raiders: 5 Questions with Silver & Black Pride

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Gain intel on the enemy as the Jaguars prepare to face the Raiders in Week 16. As the Jacksonville Jaguars prepare to play the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16, we sat down with Matt Holder of Silver & Black Pride to learn more about the opposing side. Question 1: As ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky said last week, Shedeur Sanders’ desire to land with the Raiders in the ...2024
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• Vikings Links: Twas The Night Before Christmas!
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• Vikings Links: Can The Vikings Beat The Falcons?

Kirk Cousins will be motivated but the Vikings should handle their business! Who are you picking to win the game? Minnesota Vikings News and Links Will Brinson’s NFL Week 14 picks, best bets: Kirk Cousins gets revenge on Vikings, plus sneaky props to know Falcons (+5.5) at Vikings Kirk Cousins has been TERRIBLE the last couple of weeks. Given his slump and Aaron Rodgers’ overall play this season, ...2024
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• Chiefs-Raiders 5 questions with the enemy: Was Antonio Pierce the right hire?

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images We welcome Silver and Black Pride for answers to five questions about the Raiders before Sunday’s Week 8 matchup On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs face the Las Vegas Raiders. We welcome Matt Holder of Silver and Black Pride — our sister SBNation site covering the Raiders — for Five Questions with the Enemy. 1) How is the Antonio Pierce hire seen among R...2024
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• Browns vs. Raiders: Scouting the Las Vegas Raiders with our Q&A with Silver and Black Pride

Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images We ask about Raiders QB Gardner Minshew, the struggles of their defense, and more. This Sunday, the Cleveland Browns are back on the road as they take on the Las Vegas Raiders. To help preview a few topics from the Raiders’ perspective, we reached out to Matt Holder from Silver and Black Pride and exchanged five questions with him. Photo by...2024
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• Behind Enemy Lines: Q&A with Silver & Black Pride

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Some information given to us courtesy of Silver & Black Pride’s Matt Holder. In preparing for Sunday’s matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, Silver & Black Pride’s Matt Holder and I sat down for a Q&A for one another’s publications. 1. The Raiders fell to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1 and it appears the majority of their success came from former ...2024
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• Eagles Film Review: Jeremiah Trotter Jr. could have a T.J. Edwards career arc

Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the 2024 NFL Draft over, it’s time for some film rooms on the Philadelphia Eagles’ rookie class. I will try to get to all nine draft picks and some UDFAs over the next few weeks. Loads of scouting reports will say very similar things, so I have tried to include film clips to back up everything and I will talk about the player’s fit ...2024
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• 2024 NFL Draft: 3 things to know about Myles Cole

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Get to know the Jaguars’ new additions from draft weekend with our ‘3 things to know’ series. With the 2024 NFL Draft in the books, it’s time to reflect on how the Jacksonville Jaguars fared. Did Trent Baalke deliver a masterclass, or has he just set the Jags back five years? Truth is, we probably won’t know that for some time. But we can get to know the newest m...2024
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• Browns NFL Draft Profile: Nathaniel Watson

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Browns selected Watson in the 6th round on Saturday The Cleveland Browns selected Mississippi State Linebacker Nathaniel Watson with the 206th overall pick in the 6th round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The team added much-needed depth at the linebacker position in Nathaniel Watson, and he has the potential to develop into a solid rotational or sub-package opt...2024
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• Miami Dolphins pick Chop Robinson in 2024 NFL Draft first round: What do draft profiles say?

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images With the 21st pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins selected Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson. What do the draft guides say of Robinson? The Miami Dolphins opened their 2024 NFL Draft process with the selection of Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson. The selection provides an athletic player with the potential to be one of the elite players...2024
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• Could former Buckeye be the “ideal” partner alongside Kobie Turner?

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Michael Hall Jr. never stuffed the stat sheet at Ohio State but could turn into a disruptive NFL pass rusher The Los Angeles Rams might be scrambling to find a suitable playmaker in the NFL Draft to fill the hole Aaron Donald left. Second-year stud Kobie Turner will be expected to do much of the heavy lifting in 2024, but that doesn’t mean he should ...2024
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• The pick is in: Jaguars select Ventrell Miller 121st overall
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Jacksonville takes the Florida linebacker in the fourth round With the 121st pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars have selected Florida LB Ventrell Miller. Miller ranked 222nd (7th round) in expert big boards and 202nd (6th round) in public big boards. Prospect name: Ventrell Miller Hometown: Lakeland, FL Position: Linebacker School: Flori...2023
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• The Honolulu Blueprint: 5 keys to a Lions victory over the Raiders on MNF

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Identifying the key things the Detroit Lions can do to secure a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8 on “Monday Night Football.” The Detroit Lions are hosting the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8 in a “Monday Night Football” showdown at Ford Field. The Lions opened the week as big favorites and you can check out the updated odds, as well as player prop odds...2023
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• Free agent profile: Everything you need to know about CB Amik Robertson

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images We chatted with Raiders writer Matt Holder to help us get to know everything about Detroit Lions free agent signing Amik Robertson When the Detroit Lions agreed to terms with former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson, Raiders fans expressed an extreme amount of disappointment. Even a small amount of research reveals why. Robertson is a great succ...2024
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• Cowboys news: Hot takes and predictions following the Dallas draft
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images All the latest post-draft Cowboys news. Hot Takes, Predictions for Cowboys Rookies After 2023 NFL Draft - Kristopher Knox, Bleacher Report The Cowboys drafting Mazi Smith and DeMarvion OVershown was just the start of them targeting scheme fits for Dan Quinn’s defense. DeMarvion Overshown Will Outshine Mazi Smith in Year 1 There’s a lot to like about Mazi ...2023
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• The pick is in: Jaguars select Yasir Abdullah No. 136 overall
Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jacksonville selects the Louisville linebacker/edge rusher at the top of the fifth round. The Jacksonville Jaguars were back on the clock with the first pick of the fifth round, and selected Louisville linebacker/edge rusher Yasir Abdullah with the 136th pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. Abdullah was a first-team All-ACC secretion in 2022 af...2023
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• Lions vs. Raiders 5Qs preview: Josh McDaniels at center of Vegas’ offensive failures

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images A preview with Silver and Black Pride’s Matt Holder about the Week 8 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Las Vegas Raiders. As if waiting a full week to wipe the memory of last week’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens wasn’t enough, you’re going to have to wait an extra day for the Detroit Lions to take the field for their Week 8 matchup. But as far as oppon...2023
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• The pick is in: Jaguars select Jack Kiser at 107th overall
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• Broncos vs Raiders 5 questions: What will Las Vegas do at head coach?

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images It’s no surprise the Raiders have been better since firing Josh McDaniels. How are fans feeling about the season? The Denver Broncos opened their season with the hated Las Vegas Raiders. Now the season ends the way it started on Sunday, this time in Las Vegas. A lot has changed for the Raiders since that Week 1 game in Denver. Las Vegas has a new quarter...2024
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• Can Rams expect Ernest Jones type rise from rookie Chris Paul Jr.
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• Eagles Film Review: Jihaad Campbell has the chance to be one of the best linebackers in the NFL
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: EDGE Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
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• The 2025 NFL Draft’s most intriguing defensive players at every position
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• These safeties in NFL Draft would benefit Rams defense more than a linebacker
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• Rams 7 Round Mock Draft: Locking in on potential targets
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• Chargers send NaVorro Bowman to take in UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger’s private pro day
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• Giants LB coach met with UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger at private pro day
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• Finding the Rams a coverage linebacker?
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: CB Nohl Williams, Cal
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• NY Jets: 5 Underrated offensive targets in 2025 NFL draft
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• Chiefs-Raiders 5 questions with the enemy: Why rush Aidan O’Connell back?

Set Number: X164632 TK1 We welcome Silver and Black Pride for answers to five questions about the Raiders before Friday’s Week 12 matchup On Friday, the Kansas City Chiefs face the Las Vegas Raiders. We welcome Matt Holder of Silver and Black Pride — our sister SBNation site covering the Raiders — for Five Questions with the Enemy. 1) Why are the Raiders rushing Aidan O’Connell back on a...2024
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• Chiefs-Raiders 5 questions with the enemy: Was Antonio Pierce the right hire?
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• Rams-Raiders Q&A: Who replaces Davante Adams in LV’s lineup?

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images “Rookie Brock Bowers has shined and will be the offense’s top target moving forward,” says Silver and Black Pride The Los Angeles Rams return from their Week 6 bye to face the Las Vegas Raiders in a game that I’m sure will be a good old-fashioned crapfest. Las Vegas traded its top wideout just days before the matchup which begs the question: will Davant...2024
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• Broncos vs Raiders 5 questions: Why has the Davante Adams/Las Vegas relationship soured?

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Denver will look to beat the Raiders for the first time since 2019. How is Raider Nation feeling heading into Sunday? There was a lot of optimism around the Las Vegas Raiders after Week 2. That’s now been replaced by drama. On the heels of a shocking Week 2 upset of the Baltimore Ravens, Raider Nation was on cloud nine. But the Raiders (2-2) followed t...2024
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• Miami Dolphins pick Chop Robinson in 2024 NFL Draft first round: What do draft profiles say?
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• NFL Scouting Combine: Defensive backs, tight ends to watch on Friday

Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images The New York Giants and the NFL world have congregated in Indianapolis for the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Thursday featured the defensive line, including edge defenders, and the linebacker positions, and Friday will feature tight ends and defensive backs. All of the testing is relevant to both positions that do put precedent on athletic ability and spe...2024
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• 2023 NFL Draft: Jaguars All-Defense Mock
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Who would Jacksonville select in a draft entirely dedicated to the defense? One of the many challenges of managing an NFL roster is the sheer number of players. With 22 starters and 53 players active on game day, there’s a lot of positions to address, and team decision-makers must be uberaware of resource allocation. To spice things up, we’re going to...2023
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• Post-Combine 7-Round Buccaneers Mock Draft
Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports A first stab at predicting the Bucs’ course of action come NFL Draft weekend. Let’s be honest, you guys aren’t here for an intro. I’m going to give you exactly what you want...well, that being a quick transition into the actual content. If you hate the picks, remember that it’s a complete hypothetical that has no bearing on the real world. The Buccaneers h...2023
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