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Raiders Secure Mendoza at No. 1 in 2026 Mock Draft 4.0
sportsnfl10 hours ago

Raiders Secure Mendoza at No. 1 in 2026 Mock Draft 4.0

A penultimate 2026 NFL Draft first-round mock (4.0) projects the Raiders taking Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza at No. 1, with a wave of edge defenders and offensive linemen filling the top of the board. The picks flow through the top 32 with some surprises, including Jeremiyah Love landing with the Bengals at No. 10, Ty Simpson going to the Jets at No. 16, and Kadyn Proctor and other big tackles/guards sprinkled throughout. The piece notes the draft’s evolving chatter and hints at chaos ahead as the final mock drops the week of the draft.

via FantasyPros|
#2026-draft#edge-defender#mock-draft
Raiders chart a three-pronged plan to land a free safety in the 2026 NFL Draft
sports12 hours ago

Raiders chart a three-pronged plan to land a free safety in the 2026 NFL Draft

Las Vegas is weighing three routes to address the lack of a true free safety in the 2026 draft: Plan A would try to reach into the first round for Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman if a favorable trade partner emerges; Plan B would move back to the 50s to draft LSU's A.J. Haulcy, a second-round-grade ballhawk; Plan C would target TCU's Bud Clark around pick 67 and consider trading back to collect more picks, with depth in the class and draft value guiding the decisions.

via Silver And Black Pride|
#aj-haulcy#bud-clark#dillon-thieneman
Talent drought defines the Raiders’ ongoing slump
sports2 days ago

Talent drought defines the Raiders’ ongoing slump

Raiders’ struggles are attributed to a chronic lack of talent across the roster, a revolving door of coaches, and shaky personnel moves, with only Maxx Crosby and Brock Bowers standing out; even with the No. 1 pick in 2026 and a splashy free-agent haul, the franchise needs upgrades at the line, defense, and receivers to compete in a tough AFC West.

via NBC Sports|
#coaching#draft#nfl
Gruden’s Second Raiders Run Ends in Chaos and a Perpetual Rebuild
sports2 days ago

Gruden’s Second Raiders Run Ends in Chaos and a Perpetual Rebuild

From 2018–2021, Jon Gruden’s second Raiders stint devolved into chaos as he clashed with a weak two-GM structure, traded away Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper, and relied on “kill tapes” rather than robust scouting, leading to a flawed 2020 draft and a fractured roster. Gruden resigned after 2021 emails were revealed, Rich Bisaccia briefly steadied the team, and ownership cycled through coaches and GMs again, leaving a cautious path forward featuring a top pick Mendoza, Tom Brady’s stake, and Klint Kubiak as the new coach while questions linger about whether the franchise can finally stabilize and compete.

via The New York Times|
#draft-misses#gruden#khalil-mack-trade
Raiders Lead the Free-Agent Makeover, Top the Five-Team Improvement List
sports2 days ago

Raiders Lead the Free-Agent Makeover, Top the Five-Team Improvement List

Sports Illustrated ranks the five NFL teams that improved the most in free agency this offseason, placing the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 1 for a cohesive coaching alignment and impactful signings (including Linderbaum and strengthened edge/linebacker depth) that could lift their competitiveness; No. 2 the San Francisco 49ers, boosted by Mike Evans and interior pass-rush upgrade Odighizuwa; No. 3 the Denver Broncos, with Jaylen Waddle adding explosiveness and a stronger offense and defense; No. 4 the Los Angeles Rams, rebuilding the cornerback room around Watson and McDuffie; and No. 5 the Houston Texans, adding Braden Smith, Wyatt Teller, David Montgomery and Reed Blankenship to stabilize the O-line and defense. The piece frames these moves as a potential catalyst for better results and schedules this coming season.

via Sports Illustrated|
#denver-broncos#houston-texans#los-angeles-rams
Locked-In Projections: The 2026 NFL Mock Draft That Feels Inevitable
sports3 days ago

Locked-In Projections: The 2026 NFL Mock Draft That Feels Inevitable

Bleacher Report outlines a near-inevitable first round for the 2026 NFL Draft, with the Raiders reportedly set to take QB Fernando Mendoza at No. 1, the Jets targeting LB Arvell Reese, the Browns eyed OT Monroe Freeling, the Ravens adding interior blocker Olaivavega Ioane, and the Texans selecting Kayden McDonald, suggesting most top picks feel predetermined two weeks before the draft amid ongoing trade possibilities.

via Bleacher Report|
#jets#mock-draft#nfl
Ravens vow to do business the right way after Crosby deal fizzles
sports10 days ago

Ravens vow to do business the right way after Crosby deal fizzles

Baltimore’s aborted deal to trade for Maxx Crosby — reportedly involving two first-round picks — was called unfortunate but will be handled with privacy and dignity; Sashi Brown stressed strong league relationships and said the decision wasn’t Crosby’s or the Raiders’ fault, with Baltimore moving on by pursuing other offseason options like Trey Hendrickson, while discussions continue about how trade timing affects salary-cap planning.

via NBC Sports|
#maxx-crosby#nfl-trade#raiders
Raiders pin their QB hopes on Fernando Mendoza in 2026 mock draft
sports11 days ago

Raiders pin their QB hopes on Fernando Mendoza in 2026 mock draft

Bleeding Green Nation projects Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the Las Vegas Raiders’ No. 1 pick in their 2026 mock draft, arguing Mendoza’s blend of accuracy, athleticism, and college success makes him the best fit to reset a franchise starved for a confident signal-caller. The piece notes Las Vegas’ offseason turnover, new coordinator Klint Kubiak, and a broader push to upgrade the offense, O-line, and receiving corps, while the defense is being reshaped with signings like Nakobe Dean and Kwity Paye. It also weighs Mendoza’s fit versus other options (with a humorous aside about Tom Brady) and invites readers to vote in the community mock draft.

via Bleeding Green Nation|
#college-football#fernando-mendoza#mock-draft
Raiders Target Versatile Interior DL in Rob Leonard’s Attack Front
sports16 days ago

Raiders Target Versatile Interior DL in Rob Leonard’s Attack Front

Las Vegas, armed with 10 picks in the 2026 NFL draft, plans to add a versatile interior defensive lineman who can play multiple techniques and thrive in Rob Leonard’s attack-heavy, nickel-forward scheme. The team isn’t likely to deploy a traditional 0-tech NT often; instead they’ll favor athletic 1-techs and 0-/2-tech hybrids to fuel upfield pressure, stunts, and gap control. Among the prospects, Christen Miller (Georgia) is highlighted as the top target if available at pick 36, with a long list of mid-to-late round options (Orange, Corleone, Halton, Benny, McClellan, Banks, and more) offering varying blends of run defense and pass rush. The goal is to boost interior disruption and add a robust rotation to fit Leonard’s adaptable front.

via Silver And Black Pride|
#defensive-tackle#nfl-draft#nose-tackle