The Las Vegas Raiders fired their head coach, Pete Carroll, on Monday, hoping to start a new direction. The 2-15 season was disappointing to say the least, with the team having at least mediocre expectations. However, it turned out to be a disaster, with the only reward being the number one pick in the draft.

It would seem the Raiders would look to the quarterback position to guide their future. The easy pick right now is Fernando Mendoza, but things could change in the next three months.

In this week’s SB Nation Reacts, we ask Raider Nation what their confidence...

The Los Angles Rams play at the Carolina Panthers and the Green Bay Packers play at the Chicago Bears.

Discuss it all here.

Minority owner Tom Brady and general manager John Spytek are the duo tabbed to lead the Las Vegas Raiders into a new era this offseason.

Brady has the name recognition being dubbed the GOAT quarterback with his on-field accolades and as a well-paid color commentator/analyst for Fox Sports. Spytek is the fledgling general manager that brings promise but just completed a rocky 2025 campaign.

But as mentioned above with Brady: He’s entrenched as a an analyst and on TV.

And that renders him an occasional presence at team HQ in Henderson and on the sideline at Allegiant Stadium. Unlike owner...

We are continuing our weekly Saturday tradition of predicting games even though the Las Vegas Raiders’ season is over.

S0, let’s got to it:

Saturday games:

Los Angeles Rams at Carolina Panthers:

Rams 34, Panthers 17.

Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears:

Bears 27, Packers 21

Sunday games:

Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars:

Jaguars 27, Bills 23

San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles:

Eagles 24, 49ers 23

Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots:

Patriots 27, Chargers 20

Monday game:

Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers:

Texans 24, Steelers 17.

It should be a great slate of games.

Now, it’s your...

There’s talk in the social media space of Jon Gruden’s return to Silver & Black.

And I’m down with it.

No, no. Not Gruden coming back — that ship has sailed.

I’m talking about the concept of Chuckie — a young coach with potential that was equal parts hotshot and football junkie being tapped to helm the Las Vegas Raiders. Way back in 1998 the architect himself — then-owner Al Davis — made the 34-year-old Gruden the head coach. Davis saw potential, was enamored with Gruden’s football knowledge and play calling, and believed Gruden would lead the Silver & Black...

The days before the Las Vegas Raiders fired Pete Carroll, there were multiple reports that stated part owner Tom Brady, who is running the coaching search, may target Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

The reports stated that Brady and Flores had a good relationship dating back to their successful days in New England together. The reports went even far to state Brady would want Flores to bring fellow Patriots’ alumni Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator.

The reports made Flores the betting favorite to replace Carroll immediatelt in the process and then … nothing.
We’re five days into the process...

While the Las Vegas Raiders aren’t participating, we at least get to watch some playoff football on Saturday, Sunday and Monday with NFL Wild Card Weekend officially kicking off the postseason! Also, our Silver and Black Pride Pick’em competition continues, as a champion will be crowned soon.

Odds below are provided by FanDuel Sportsbook and are subject to change.

Wild Card Picks

Los Angeles Rams vs. Carolina Panthers

• Spread: LAR -10.5
• O/U: 46.5
• LAR ML: -670
• CAR ML: +490

Holder’s picks: LAR -10.5, LAR ML, Under 46.5

The Panthers beat the Rams in Week 13,...

The 2026 NFL head-coaching cycle change suddenly during the week when the Baltimore Ravens suddenly fired longtime coach John Harbaugh.

Reportedly, almost immediately, every team with an opening reached out to Harbaugh and even some with a standing coached reached out as well. It became quickly apparent that Harbaugh would be a wildly popular candidate.

Yet, so far, Harbaugh hasn’t been one of the five reported coaches the Raiders have setup interviews with.

A report out of Cleveland on Friday may explain why the Raiders may be reluctant to make a serious pursuit of Harbaugh. It reported his list of...

This week, former star tight end turned broadcaster Greg Olsen said he has fielded interest in coaching calls and he believes he could run a NFL team.

The interest shouldn’t be surprising. Olsen was a well-respected player known for his football intelligence and he is now highly regarded as a top broadcaster.

Listen to Olsen call a game for a quarter and you know he’s not blowing smoke. He’s the knows the game.

So, NFL teams would be smart to pick his brain. And maybe that what Olsen’s FOX broadcasting teammate, Raiders part owner Tom Brady, will do. Brady, of...

As the Las Vegas Raiders start another offseason of change, we asked our readers what is their favorite team swag.

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Cheers and have a great weekend.

Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders 2025 rookie class fared Sunday in a 14-12 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

Tyree Wilson:

The No. 7 overall draft pick had a career day as he went up against deep Kansas City backups. He had six tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles. He will likely never be a consistent player but it was a nice showing.

Michael Mayer:

The second-round pick played a season-high 95 percent of the snaps with Brock Bowers done for the season. He had three catches for 47 yards.

Tre Tucker:...

The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Ashton Jeanty with the sixth pick in the draft, hoping he would become a top-five back. With the struggles on the offensive line, it didn’t go down how the Raiders expected, with Jeanty not reaching 1000 yards rushing on the season.

However, he did have 1321 yards from scrimmage, which was a rookie record for the franchise. His ability as a receiver was evident in improved run blocking. There could be a player who can contribute on all three downs.

After the firing of Pete Carroll, John Spytek gave his thoughts on the former Boise...