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Subtle decisions led to interceptions in Raiders loss to Chargers

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Raiders quarterback Derek Carr threw three interceptions on Sunday in a 24-19 road loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, but head coach Josh McDaniels on Monday after reviewing film said a number of factors can come into play that can result in a turnover. "There's a lot that goes into passing the ball obviously; reading the coverage, making a decision on where you want to go … [Read more...] about Subtle decisions led to interceptions in Raiders loss to Chargers

Raiders ready to kick off season against Chargers

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The Raiders will kick off the regular season in Los Angeles on Sunday against the West Division rival Chargers in a game matching teams that battled down to the last game of last season for the last playoff spot. In that game, the Raiders won, 35-32 in overtime, to swipe that playoff spot and end the Chargers season. “You never know how that's going to go, but we have … [Read more...] about Raiders ready to kick off season against Chargers

Raiders running back group continues to shine

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VegasSportsToday.com The Las Vegas Raiders cruised to their second straight preseason game victory, beating the Minnesota Vikings, 26-20, on Sunday afternoon at Allegiant Stadium.  And although these early games don’t really mean much in the grand scheme of things, head coach Josh McDaniels was pleased with the depth of his running backs group. “It's pretty … [Read more...] about Raiders running back group continues to shine

QB Carr getting on same page as new head coach

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VegasSportsToday.com Derek Carr has been through coaching transitions before. Heck, he went through two just last season. So, it’s not hard to think that he’d be able to handle a change to new head coach Josh McDaniels. Carr said he’s been particularly impressed with his new coach in teaching situational football.  Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) goes through … [Read more...] about QB Carr getting on same page as new head coach

Raiders get chance to look at backup QBs

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By Kirk Kern The last two years, the Raiders have had the luxury of having an established, veteran backup quarterback in Marcus Mariotta. This year, if starter Derek Carr were to suffer an injury, the team will have to hand over the reins to either Jarrett Stidham or Nick Mullens. In Thursday’s first pre-season game, the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, Stidham and … [Read more...] about Raiders get chance to look at backup QBs