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Raiders News

Raiders' Running Backs Group Should Be Much Better - NBC Bay Area
Oakland was one of the worst teams in the NFL in rushing in 2018

Three things to watch for at Raiders mandatory minicamp
Tuesday the Raiders begin their mandatory three-day minicamp. Unlike OTA’s where only three out of ten practices are open to the media, all three days of minicamp will be open. It will be nearly...

Pricey tickets for Packers-Raiders preseason game in Winnipeg – ProFootballTalk
Fans in Canada are having to pay regular-season prices if they want to attend the preseason game between the Packers and Raiders in Winnipeg. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that the cheapest tickets available anywhere are $112.

Raiders top pick Clelin Ferrell drawing comparisons to star defensive ends | NBCS Bay Area
Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther is already comparing Clelin Ferrell to defensive ends who fit his scheme in the past.

5 Raiders Players Poised to Get Paid Next Offseason | Heavy.com
The Raiders could be handing out big contracts to several key players come season's end.

AFC West

Kansas City Chiefs: Does Andy Reid not care about his backup tight end?
One of the positions that the Kansas City Chiefs didn't address this offseason was the backup tight end position, but Andy Reid may not be concerned.

Chiefs mandatory minicamp 2019: Everything you need to know
What does mandatory mean? Players can get fined? How much? All your questions answered plus a full schedule here.

Chargers should have the NFL’s best defense in 2019 - Bolts From The Blue
With the sheer size of NFL rosters, there are guaranteed to be weaknesses somewhere, and the Chargers are no exception this year, (looking at you, offensive line) but hiding your weakness is very...

Chargers' Keenan Allen is unfairly overlooked with the NFL loaded with elite receiving talent | NFL Analysis | Pro Football Focus
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is too often an afterthought in an NFL loaded with elite receiving talent.

How could the 2019 Denver Broncos make the playoffs? - Mile High Report
It’s easier than it sounds, in theory. Let’s see how easily the 2019 Denver Broncos could make the playoffs.

Dymonte Thomas says Broncos defense is going to create turnovers - Mile High Report
Denver Broncos safety Dymonte Thomas noted that this defense is going to have a lot more opportunities to make big plays.

NFL News

Would Toronto Raptors’ fans embrace an NFL team? | SI.com
In the wake of the Raptors’ success in the NBA Finals, we can’t help but imagine how the fans would react to an NFL team.

Vikings put an end to trade rumors by reportedly signing Kyle Rudolph to four-year, $36 million extension - CBSSports.com
Despite being the subject of trade rumors for weeks, Rudolph will remain with the Vikings

All 15 quarterbacks picked in the 2016 NFL Draft, as ranked today - SBNation.com
Three teams found franchise quarterbacks in 2016, but there’s quite a drop-off after the top tier.

Who’s the best player from the 2016 NFL Draft class so far? - SBNation.com
Looking largely at the past three seasons, here are our 10 best players who debuted in 2016.