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Former Student Of University Of The Incarnate Word, current writer for blogs such as Raider Ramble and Atbnetwork.
It seems like only a year ago that the Las Vegas Raiders' rookies were just getting started. Now, they have a full year of NFL experience under their belt. While several of the guys shined in their own way and learned from rookie mistakes, it's all about growth in the second year, and a number of them will show that this season.
The Las Vegas Raiders played their first preseason game yesterday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Even though it was a tiny sample size, this was a tremendously exciting game as fans were expecting the display of a Josh McDaniels-led offense. Even though the team won 27-11, they dominated their opponent for most of the game.
As the NBA draft approaches in less than twenty-four hours, the team has worked out a large number of possible prospects. Some have even returned for a second workout. With a view to the future, these are the top four best prospect suitors for the Lakers. Brown Jr.
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The Las Vegas Raiders still need to address several holes across the roster, and while defensive back may not seem like the most pressing need, it wouldn't hurt to add another one. Prospects such as Derek Stingley Jr. and Sauce Gardner will be the top picks at their respective positions, but Markquese Bell could be a late-round steal.
While the NBA draft approaches and organizations prepare for the lottery and subsequent workouts with prospects, a particular Blue Devil, Paolo Banchero, screams franchise changer. During his first year of college basketball, the former Duke freshman excelled by all standards. He took home multiple honors including ACC Rookie of the Year and All-ACC.
Following the conclusion of the draft, the Las Vegas Raiders decided to sign a number of undrafted free agents to potentially join the team or, at the very least, make their practice squad. They addressed a range of important positions, one of them being the offensive line.
Earlier this year, one of the greatest Raiders to ever don the illustrious Silver and Black was announced as a senior finalist for this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame. That man is wide receiver Cliff Branch. Cliff, who played thirteen years for the organization, was drafted in the fourth round out of the University of Colorado in the 1972 draft.
The Boston Celtics' rising star has been a dominant force throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs. Now, Jayson Tatum is headed to the finals after putting the NBA on notice. From sweeping the heavily favored Brooklyn Nets to dethroning the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks, to now engaging in a spectacular battle with Miami Heat superstar, Jimmy Butler.