Las Vegas Raiders rookie WR Jack Bech is hoping to contribute early in 2025

The Las Vegas Raiders were one of the worst passing offenses in 2024. Playing three quarterbacks during the season, the offense never threatened the opposing team. It left the defense out to try and help lead to a 4-13 season.

John Spytek went to work in the draft, adding offensive players to help elevate the offensive side of the ball. He drafted two wide receivers who were big-play threats during their college football careers. One of them is Jack Bech, a former tight end who had...

Las Vegas bolsters experience in a group that has Elandon Roberts, Devin White as top two options

Out with the old and in with the ... old?

That’s said in jest, but on the surface, that’s the gist of the Las Vegas Raiders inking veteran linebacker Jaylon Smith to a contract this past Monday. The Silver & Black’s linebacker room was light on experience with veterans Elandon Roberts and Devin White as the current frontrunners at the position group.

The 29-year-old Smith adds another linebacker who has a bevy of games and starts and it’s a return to the desert...

Returning Raider Nation’s questions for the week

The offseason is winding down with free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror as the Las Vegas Raiders gear up for OTAs next week. So, like last week, our mailbag column will focus on an offseason review of the Raiders’ moves this spring.

Q: Do you think the defense has enough horses to improve from last year? Feels like the Raiders lost more on that side of the ball than they gained.

A: This is one of my concerns about the roster heading into the season. As I’ve mentioned...

Opponents will have more time off this season

The NFL released its schedule for the 2025 NFL season, and the league’s schedule makers didn’t do the Las Vegas Raiders any favors when it comes to rest this season.

According to Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis, the Raiders will only play one game with more time between games than their opponent, while having six contests with less rest than their opponent.

Even after Las Vegas’ bye week, the team won’t have a rest advantage. The Raiders play the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9 after the bye, and both clubs will...

Raiders add at position in 4t and 6th rounds

The Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackles position has had some changes. Here is a look at where the position stands:

New free agent added:

Leki Fotu, defensive tackle (New York Jets).

Free agent who departed:

John Jenkins, Baltimore Ravens.

Current free agents:

None

Free agents retained:

Adam Butler, Zach Carter.

Free-agent visit:

Fotu.

Released:
Matthew Butler/

Returners:

Christian Wilkins, Jonah Laula, Adam Butler, Carter, Matthew Butler.

Draft:

The Raiders drafted Tonka Hemingway of South Carolina in the fourth round, at pick No. 135 and then with their next pick, they selected...

Where it all stands

We’re in the fourth day of NFL free agency and things have moved fast. Here is a look at where everything stands for the Las Vegas Raiders;

Unrestricted free agents:

Ameer Abdullah, running back.

Luke Masterson, linebacker

Andrus Peat, tackle.

Desmond Ridder (not tendered as RFA) quarterback.

DJ Turner (not tendered as RFA) wide receiver.

Cody Whitehair, guard.

Departed in free agency:

Harrison Bryant, tight end, Philadelphia Eagles.

K’Lavon Chaisson, defensive end, New England Patrios.

Divine Deablo, linebacker, Atlanta Falcons.

Marcus Epps, safety, New England.

Nate Hobbs, cornerback, Green Bay Packers.

John Jenkins, defensive tackle, Baltimore...

Going game-by-game through the 2025 schedule

With a new regime led by head coach Pete Carroll and a new quarterback in Geno Smith, there’s plenty of optimism heading into the 2025 NFL season for the Las Vegas Raiders. Now that we know the Raiders’ 2025 schedule, let’s go game-by-game and make a way-too-early record prediction.

Week 1 @ Patriots

Las Vegas kicks off the campaign with a battle between two teams coming off 4-13 performances and who have new head coaches. Mike Vrabel and New England are currently favored to win by 1.5 points, but Carroll and the Raiders...

Pack your bags

The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 regular-season schedule was recently released.

The Raiders play eight games on the road and we all know the Raider Nation loves to travel. I’m sure many of you are planning to hit the road this season to support the Silver and Black. I’ve had the privilege of attending games in all 32 NFL cities. So, to help you with your travel plans, I will rank the Raiders’ trips this season.

I’m using several reasons in my formula including convenience the city, time of year, weather and other factors:

Sept. 7 at [New...

Do you like Las Vegas’ regular-season slate?

The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 regular-season schedule was released this week.

To recap, here it is:

Raiders 2025 Regular Season Schedule (All times Pacific)

Sept. 7 at New England Patriots, 10 a.m., CBS

Sept 15 Los Angeles Chargers, 7 p.m., ESPN

Sept. 21 at Washington Commanders, 10 a.m., FOX

Sept. 28 Chicago Bears, 1:25 p.m., CBS

Oct. 5 at Indianapolis Colts, 10 a.m., FOX
Oct. 12 Tennessee Titans, 1:05 p.m., FOX

Oct. 19 at Kansas City Chiefs, 10 a.m., CBS

BYE WEEK

Nov. 2 Jacksonville Jaguars, 1:05 p.m., FOX

Nov. 6 at...

Fans offer their favorite squads in team history

I love all of our weekly Tuesday Community Question topics.

They allow our community members to get to now each other and dig into many topics of their beloved Las Vegas Raiders. However, my favorite topics (as I have mentioned often) revolve around the great and rich history of the franchise.

I think the old-time Raiders are the most fascinating teams in all of sports history. So, this week allowed us to dig into the history of the Silver and Black as we asked which team is our favorite in team history....

The Chargers strengths and weaknesses after free agency and the draft

Silver and Black Pride is keeping an eye on the Las Vegas Raiders’ rivals via an AFC West offseason review series. The Los Angeles Chargers are up next, so let’s take a look at the Chargers' moves in free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft.

Free Agency

Key Additions: G Mekhi Becton (PHI), WR Mike Williams (NYJ/PIT), RB Najee Harris (PIT), TE Tyler Conklin (NYJ), DL Da’Shawn Hand (MIA), CB Donte Jackson (PIT)

*Key Losses: EDGE Joey Bosa (BUF), DL Morgan Fox (ATL), CB Kristian Fulton (KC), DT...

Website think running back could be made expendable

It is not unusual for teams plans to change about certain player as the result of the draft and veterans could be made expendable quickly.

But Raheem Mostert?

This soon?

According to Pro Football Network, which sent out a list of players from each team that could be cut or traded, it may be the case. The website identified Mostert as the player on the Raiders’ roster who is most likely to be traded or released because of the draft.

Las Vegas, of course, selected Boise State star running Ashton Jeanty with...