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Plenty of needs remain
The Las Vegas Raiders got off to a good start with the surprising selection of Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night.
Bowers was a terrific value pick, but, truthfully he did not address a major need and the Raiders have some. So, there is some work to do Friday in rounds two and three. Let’s take a look at who the Raiders’ Friday...
Antonio Pierce | Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Las Vegas has toughest schedule in AFC West
We are expected to learn the exact dates of the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2024 schedule in the coming weeks.
When it is released, it will be the layout of what is, on paper at the moment, one of the most difficult slates in the league.
According to Pro Football Network, the Raiders will have the 10th toughest schedule in the league this season. According to their calculations, the Raiders have the...
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Who should be on Las Vegas’ radar for Day 2?
Now that the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft is over, let’s take a look at some of the Las Vegas Raiders’ top options heading into the second round/Day 2 of the draft. The Raiders shocked the NFL world on Thursday night by selecting Georgia tight end Brock Bowers. Will there be some more surprises or will Tom Telesco and Antonio Pierce pivot toward addressing the team’s...
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The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2024 NFL Draft with uncertain prospects, particularly regarding their quarterback situation amid the questions about whether or not Aidan O’Connell can be a legitimate starting NFL quarterback.
The Las Vegas Raiders shocked everyone when they took Georgia tight end Brock Bowers, No. 13 overall. Most expected them to take a quarterback, cornerback, or offensive tackle with their first pick, but with the way the draft board fell, they just couldn't pass up the opportunity.
The Las Vegas Raiders had one heck of a first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Then again, a lot of teams did, too. The draft was insane, as so many crazy and unexpected things happened, such as the Raiders landing probably the best player in the entire draft.
Greg Cosell explains how the Las Vegas Raiders are getting more than just a pass-catching tight end in Brock Bowers, they are getting an offensive weapon.
The Las Vegas Raiders were part of the craziness that transpired on Thursday night in the 2024 NFL Draft. It all started at pick No. 8. The Atlanta Falcons were on the clock and about to do the craziest thing we had seen in years.
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There very likely won’t be a Day 1 rookie starter in Las Vegas
On a night the Las Vegas Raiders made a surprising selection of Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 pick, the major story is the franchise will leave this draft without a top quarterback prospect.
Let’s look at what it means:
It’s AOC or Minshew:
It very likely will either be free-agent addition Gardner Minshew or second-year incumbent Aidan...
The Las Vegas Raiders made a pick at No. 13 that shocked a lot of people - then again, the entire first round was pretty shocking. It all started at pick No.
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X/Twitter reacts to the pick
With quarterbacks flying off the board in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders went with a ‘best player available’ approach to the 13th overall pick and took Georgia tight end Brock Bowers.
The Raiders had other needs, specifically at offensive line and cornerback, so Bowers’ selection came as a big surprise and was arguably one of the biggest shockers of the...
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Checking the pulse of Raiders nation
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Las Vegas Raiders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
The Las Vegas Raiders were expected to draft a quarterback. However, for the first time since 1983, six quarterbacks went in the first round.
This left the Raiders with...
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What a surprise
We are used to the Las Vegas Raiders making surprise first-round picks.
But this one is different.
The Raiders have been famous for reaches and most have not panned out. This isn’t Clelin Ferrell, Alex Leatherwood or Damon Arnette.
This time, the Raiders made a surprise pick and it was because they took a player who was expected to be taken higher than he was. So, don’t be mad that the Raiders used the...
He racked up 2,538 yards and 26 touchdowns during his three-year tenure with Georgia.
The 2024 NFL Draft is here, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Brock Bowers.
The 2024 NFL Draft is here, and the Las Vegas Raiders first-round pick is in. Now, when the Raiders had the commissioner walk up to the podium on the stage in Detroit, Michigan, they called out a name not many expected.
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Raiders go with a shocker and take a tight end
With the 13th pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders selected Brock Bowers, tight end out of Georgia.
#Raiders have drafted TE Brock Bowers, per league source.
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) April 26, 2024While the Raiders were expected to target a quarterback on night one, six QBs were taken within the first 12 picks. So, general manager Tom Telesco and...
Tom Telesco | Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Discuss the 1st round here
We made it. This is your place to discuss the Las Vegas Raiders’ draft and the first round in general.
The Raiders select at No. 13. I will be here until then to discuss the happenings. Feel free to spend the night here.
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Diving into how the first round unfolds within the division
The 2024 NFL Draft is finally here! Below you can find every pick for the AFC West from Day 1 of the draft as our tracker will be updated after each selection for the Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers during the first round.
Our tracker is sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook where you can bet on different...