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Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: GM Mayock is a breakthrough case tests positive for Covid; 3 Raider players test positive

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Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock in Feb 25, 2020 photo speaks to the media at the NFL scouting Combine in Indianapolis tested positive for Coronavirus a breakthrough case as Mayock is fully vaccinated (AP file photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock has tested positive for Coronavirus and has been working from home. Mayock is a familiar figure at Raider practices. Mayock who is fully vaccinated could be out as long as ten days.

#2 Three of the Raiders players including kicker Daniel Carlson was put in the Covid 19 list as of last week and he joins running back Jalen Richard who was on the Covid list as of last week has returned to practice as of Monday.

#3 Raiders head coach Jon Gruden says he likes what he sees out of back up quarterback Marcus Mariota in camp. The kicker is that Mariota has been picked off twice by his roommate linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski.

#4 Mariota said those were the only two interceptions that he has thrown in drills, Gruden added that Mariota threw four incredible passes.

#5 Henry Ruggs was going out for one and caught a pass throw by quarterback Derek Carr who tossed it behind Nate Hobbs and Dallin Leavitt for a touchdown. Ruggs and Carr are expected to be a tandum this season.

Join Rich Perez for the Raiders podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders Focus On Defensive Picks As Draft Concludes; No.143 Safety Gillespie from Missouri join Silver and Black

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The Las Vegas Raiders selected during day two the No.143 pick of the NFL draft safety Tyree Gillespie out of Missouri (AP News file photo)

Raiders Focus On Defensive Picks As Draft Concludes

By Barbara Mason

So we made it to Day Three of the NFL draft. Hundreds of players lives have changed for the better over these three days and now it is up to each one of them to build on this incredible opportunity.

The Las Vegas Raiders had a very nice Day Two and at pick No. 143 on Day Three they chose a Safety Tyree Gillespie. They had to trade up to get this guy and more help in their secondary. They traded No. 162 and 200 overall to the New York Jets to get that pick and acquire Gillespie. This guy out of Missouri is fast and physical. Among his many strengths he takes good angles on tackles and is adept at stopping the run.

The Raiders chose at No. 167 in round five CB Nate Hobbs out of Illinois. He has everything needed to help the Las Vegas defense and it’s just a matter of time before we see him out on the field.

So after six picks for the Raiders it was defense, defense and more defense for Las Vegas. Would they finish defense with their final pick or would they pick up some more help on the offensive side of the ball.

So the Raiders chose their second offensive player in the draft. They picked at No. 237 C Jimmy Morrissey out of Pittsburgh.

So the picks are in: all 259 of them. Now the fun begins. The signings and most of all, the insanely hard work. Getting picked is one thing, but proving yourself is an entirely different matter. We will just have to wait until the pre-season followed by the regular season to see just how these guys are going to help the Las Vegas Raiders realize a winning season.

Las Vegas Finishes Day Two With Impressive Picks

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Trevon Moehrig was the Raiders No.43 pick out of the NFL Draft on Friday night he comes to the Raiders out of TCU (@CBSSportsHQ photo)

By Barbara Mason

One thing that I have learned is not to predict what the Raiders will do in just about any situation. The NFL draft has always been one of those venues. On rare occasions we can predict who this team will pick when it comes to the draft, but more often than not it remains a mystery until the final hour.

On Day Two the Las Vegas Raiders traded up to the 43rd pick. They traded with the San Francisco Forty Niners. With that pick they went with DE Trevon Moehrig out of TCU. This is a great pick, a pick that makes a lot of sense. It was surprising to see that Moehrig was still available at No. 43.

One reason could be the injury that he sustained while training which may have hurt his stock. MRI revealed some issues which were not stated but it clearly hurt his value but may have cleared the way for the Las Vegas pick at 43.

It was thought that the Dallas Cowboys might pull the trigger and trade up to get Moehrig who they were very high on but in the end it was Las Vegas who came away with this guy.

Moehrig comes in at 6’1” and 202 lbs. He can fill one of the things that the Raiders desperately need right now and that is at safety. He was one of the top safeties in 2019. This guy brings so many strengths which include the ability to read the quarterbacks intentions from deep safety, forceful strikes to dislodge catches and a talented ball tracker. He is a true leader who is football smart.

So now the Raiders have filled two glaring needs one at right tackle and the other at free safety. Their first two picks have taken care of those needs with a whole lot of draft to go.

In round three the Raiders had the 79th and 80th pick. Their pick at No. 79 was Malcolm Koonce defensive end out of Buffalo

At No. 80 the Raiders pick was Divine Deablo a safety out of Virginia Tech. This guy is 6’3” and 220 and he plays with urgency and he is speedy. The Raiders now have some great possibility in the secondary.

We are halfway there. Today was a great day for the Las Vegas Raiders with some very impressive picks. Tomorrow we will see who they will pick in rounds 4-7. Can they finish the way they finished today? The Raiders have four picks in the final day of the draft. They have picks 121, 162,167 and finally pick 200.

The draft will begin Saturday at 9:00 PT.

Las Vegas Raiders Choose Leatherwood in Surprise Pick

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Offensive Tackle Alex Leatherwood who was selected as the 17th pick by the Las Vegas Raiders hoists the championship trophy while a playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide last season (@Raiders photo)

By Barbara Mason

After a long off-season, (longer for some than others) the 2021 draft has finally arrived. This was a highly anticipated day for the Las Vegas Raiders and a multitude of teams across the league. As we watch this year’s draft we realize that we are looking at the future of the NFL.

Last season, the Raiders started the season beating some heavy hitters and garnering a very nice record mid-way through 2020 only to self- destruct in latter games. They would finish 2020 8-8 when it looked like they could actually be playoff bound. It came to a crashing halt much like it did in 2019. Their needs are many, defensively and offensively.

Last year the Raiders picked Henry Ruggs lll number 12 overall. This year the team may address their need at right tackle which is dire. The Raiders have traded away Trent Brown and for right now they have no one to replace him. Teven Jenkins may be just the player to fill that spot. Picking at No. 17 the OT from Oklahoma State may fill the bill for Las Vegas.

Coach Jon Gruden had other ideas and his choice at No. 17 was Alex Leatherwood OT. He is versatile but it was a unexpected pick considering that they more than likely could have picked him in later rounds. Not surprising at all however. The Raiders have made some interesting picks in past years.

Leatherwood comes out of Alabama and has experience at both Guard and Offensive Tackle. He is aggressive in stopping the run, but he does have some problem with flexible and quick running backs. He does have a lot of experience at offensive tackle and he may well land in that position.

So once again the Las Vegas Raiders have not failed to surprise absolutely everyone. So we now look forward to Day Two tomorrow when the Raiders will pick at No. 48 in the second round and they will get back to back picks in round three at 79 and 80.

Day Two of the Draft will begin at 7:00 PM ET.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast report with Rich Perez: Mariota signs $3.5 M one yr deal with Raiders

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Marcus Mariota quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders on the run against the Los Angeles Chargers on Dec 17, 2020 signed for a one year deal with the Raiders on Wed Mar 24, 2021 (AP News file photo)

LAS VEGAS– The signing of Las Vegas Raiders back up quarterback Marcus Mariota shows that Mariota wants to stay with the Raiders organization. Mariota signs for a little more $3.5 million than what the Raiders wanted to pay. Mariota and starting quarterback Derek Carr are always working out quarterback situations together and head coach Jon Gruden was one who pushed to make this deal happen.

Mariota is a mobile quarterback and has that going for him a little more than Carr but their very close in what kinds of quarterbacks that they are and their going to be a great one and two quarterbacks going into this season. When Carr got the groin injury last season and Mariota stepped in against the Los Angeles Chargers Mariota although he played only one game for the Raiders threw for 226 yards, went 17-28 and has all the flare of stepping in and taking over for Carr if it’s necessary.

Listen to more of the Mariota signing with Rich Perez below on the Raiders podcast here on http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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Raiders finish season with big win over Broncos, 32-31

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By Shawn McCullough

The Raiders needed a late touchdown drive and a two point conversion to beat the Broncos, 32-31, in Denver.

Down 31-24, Las Vegas drove 77 yards on seven plays ending in a one yard rushing touchdown by Josh Jacobs with 24 seconds left in the game. 

Instead of kicking the extra point to likely send the game to overtime, the Raiders went for a two-point conversion as Derek Carr hit Darren Waller to win the game.

“When we get down there and score the touchdown by Josh, we knew what we were going to do,” said Carr. “You couldn’t draw it up any better.”

Carr finished the game throwing for 371 yards and two touchdowns, one each to Darren Waller and Bryan Edwards.

“I am just glad that we won the football game,” said head coach Jon Gruden. “But more than anything, I am really proud of our team. We battled our brains out as much as we could.”

With the win, the Raiders finished the season 8-8, their best season since going 12-4 in 2016.

“We may have not been perfect, we may not have won 10 games this year, we may not have been in the playoffs, but there is something about this group,” said Carr. “Just the kind of character is why I feel it’s different [this season] .”

“We wanted to finish the year the right way and just come out and play our best football,” said Jacobs.

Jacobs finished the game rushing 15 times for 89 yards and two touchdowns.

The Raiders finished the season 4-2 in the AFC West.

“We’re really a couple of plays away from winning every game in the division,” said Gruden.  “So we made some progress, but we still have some long strides to make.”

Game Notes:

  • The Raiders outgained the Broncos, 465-446.
  • Darren Waller finished the game catching nine balls for 117 yards and a touchdown.
  • After starting the season 6-3, the Raiders lost 5 of their last 7 games.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Superbowl Wayne: Carr’s miraculous comeback from groin injury to play close game last Sunday

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) confers with Raiders head coach Jon Gruden during last Sat Dec 26th, 2020 game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Superbowl Wayne:

#1 Superbowl how impressive was it for Raiders quarterback Derek Carr to come back from a relatively serious groin injury and play a close game against the Miami Dolphins.

#2 Carr was supposed to be out for ten to 14 weeks but the idea that he was feeling better was really remarkable within itself.

#3 The Raiders just missed last Sun’s game against the Dolphins as the Dolphins scored 13 in the fourth quarter and it was just enough to get them over the top 26-25.

#4 Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa started the game throwing for 94 yards and touchdown and Dolphins back up quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick 182 yards and touchdown just enough to get by Vegas.

#5 The Raiders close out their regular season Sunday against the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium. The Broncos have lost five straight including their last game against the Los Angeles Chargers 19-16. The Broncos quarterback Drew Lock threw for 264 yards and two interceptions. Taking the two interceptions it’s remarkable that Lock and the Broncos were even in breathing distance from the Chargers losing by a field goal.

Superbowl Wayne filled in for Rich Perez for Raiders podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Barbara Mason: Raiders working on avoiding turnovers; more scoring as they meet Denver this Sunday

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The Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and the Raiders will be practicing holding onto the ball all week as they prepare for the Denver Broncos for Sun Jan 3, 2021’s game at Empower Field in Denver (fanical.com/denver-broncos/watching file photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Barbara Mason:

#1 Narrow game the Miami Dolphins come out ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday night’s game 26-25. The loss drops the Raiders from making the post season.

#2 The Raiders held a 13-6 first half lead but Raiders quarterback Derek Carr just couldn’t execute the Raiders offense in the red zone.

#3 Considering that Carr was supposed to be out ten to 14 weeks but started the game on Saturday and played the Dolphins defense to a close second half as well 20-12 but couldn’t get anymore on the scoreboard than they could would you consider Carr’s staying in the game miraculous within itself?

#4 Carr threw for 336 yards and a touchdown, considering the groin injury he was coming off playing that close of a game against the Dolphins spoke volumes about Carr’s drive to win this game.

#5 The Raiders go up next against the Denver Broncos this Sun Jan 3rd to ring in the New Year. The Broncos are coming off a 19-16 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last Sunday. The Broncos have lost three of their last four games. This is the Raiders last game of the season how do you see this match up this Sunday.

Join Barbara Mason for Headline Sports each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders lose late, eliminated from playoffs by Dolphins, 26-25

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By Shawn McCullough

The Raiders slim playoff chances officially ended in a heartbreaking loss.

Miami Dolphins’ kicker Jason Sanders nailed a 44 yard field goal with six seconds left to beat the Raiders, 26-25, at Allegiant Stadium.

“Terrible way to lose a game,” said head coach Jon Gruden. “I really admire the way we compete, but until we start closing out games, we will continue to be disappointed.”

“To watch it go like that, I am sick for our organization, I am sick for our defense, I am sick for our team,” said quarterback Derek Carr. “My heart feels for them, my heart feels for our fans”.

Down 23-22, the Raiders purposely did not score a touchdown to milk as much time off the clock as possible and later kicked a 22 yard field goal with 23 seconds remaining to take the lead, 25-23.

The ensuing kickoff went into the end zone and the Dolphins got the ball at the 25 yard line still with 23 second remaining and no timeouts.

Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick threw a long sideline pass to tight end Mack Hollins for 34 yards to the Raiders 41 yard line, but defensive end Arden Key was also flagged for a personal foul for hitting Fitzpatrick in the facemask which took the ball to the Raiders 26 yard line.

The Dolphins later kicked the game winner.

“It’s all about execution,” said linebacker Raekwon McMillan about that Dolphins final drive. “We can’t put ourselves in that situation.  We have to finish strong.”

Carr threw for 336 yards and an 85 yard touchdown to wide receiver Nelson Agholor late in the 4th quarter.  Agholor finished catching five balls for 155 yards and the touchdown.

With the loss, the Raiders fell to 7-8 on the season and are now officially eliminated from playoff contention.

“We just need to always remember that playing football is fun,” said tight end Darren Waller. “We have one more opportunity to do that”.

The Raiders will finish off the 2020 season on Sunday against the Broncos in Denver.

Game Notes:

  • The Raiders outgained the Dolphins, 418-383.
  • Tight end Darren Waller finished the game catching five balls for 112 yards.
  • The Dolphins will clinch a playoff berth with a win on Sunday in Buffalo against the Bills.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Superbowl Wayne: Carr miracle come back starts game against Dolphins

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The Las Vegas Raiders Derek Carr (4) drops back to throw against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Sep 23, 2018. Carr got to start against Miami after being listed as injured for 10-14 weeks in today’s game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas Sat Dec 26, 2020.  (mercurynews.com file photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Superbowl Wayne:

#1 When Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr and the Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa started against each other on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium in Vegas it was a surprise come back of sorts for Carr who was expected to be out some ten to 14 weeks.

#2 At St Louis High School in Honolulu Raider back up quarterback Marcus Mariota mentored Tua as a fourth grade quarterback while he was throwing with the high school kids.

#3 Tua said he never forgot the opportunity that Mariota allowed him as a fourth grader to come throw with the high school players it’s a memory Tua won’t forget and said Mariota  is a humble guy and a hard worker.

#4 Superbowl your from Honolulu and your familiar with St Louis school in Honolulu it’s a special place for Mariota and Tua with long football ties to their early days there. They nearly opposed each other tonight for Sunday Night Football but Carr was feeling a lot better it would have been the first time two quarterbacks would have met from Hawaii had Mariota and Tua if they were to have started against each other.

#5 The Dolphins come in at 9-5 and the Raiders 7-7. The Raiders are coming of a tough Thursday Night Football loss to the Los Angeles Chargers 30-27 and the Dolphins are coming off a big win over the New England Patriots 22-12 last Sunday set this game up for us.

Superbowl Wayne is filling in for Rich Perez for the Raiders podcasts heard each Saturday night at http://www.sportsradioservice.com