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Fernando Mendoza got the standing ovation Tom Brady was welcomed with when he first entered #Raiders HQ as an owner. Red carpet treatment for the No. 1 pick with franchise greats there to greet him.

Fernando Mendoza got the standing ovation Tom Brady was welcomed with when he first entered #Raiders HQ as an owner. Red carpet treatment for the No. 1 pick with franchise greats there to greet him.

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Tom Brady is rocking #Raiders gear in public for the first time since the NFL preseason as he watches potential 1st pick Fernando Mendoza try to win a natty 🏴‍☠️ Making it a little more discreet this time with the jacket.

Tom Brady is rocking #Raiders gear in public for the first time since the NFL preseason as he watches potential 1st pick Fernando Mendoza try to win a natty 🏴‍☠️ Making it a little more discreet this time with the jacket.

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Ashton Jeanty: “I’d draft the guy they can’t tackle.”

Ashton Jeanty: “I’d draft the guy they can’t tackle.”

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Highest-paid center ever Tyler Linderbaum is looking like a unit in his new colors. 🎥 #Raiders

Highest-paid center ever Tyler Linderbaum is looking like a unit in his new colors. 🎥 #Raiders

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These men now control the rights to the only QB with a consensus 1st-round grade in the 2026 NFL Draft. With Dante Moore returning to school, Spytek and Brady's #Raiders could demand a major haul from a QB needy team moving up to 1st overall to take Fernando Mendoza.

These men now control the rights to the only QB with a consensus 1st-round grade in the 2026 NFL Draft. With Dante Moore returning to school, Spytek and Brady's #Raiders could demand a major haul from a QB needy team moving up to 1st overall to take Fernando Mendoza.

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Somebody dug up this clip of a 7th grade Maxx Crosby draining a half-court game-winning buzzer beater in Texas. Baby Condor was already balling at Colleyville Middle School 🔥 Maxx Crosby

Somebody dug up this clip of a 7th grade Maxx Crosby draining a half-court game-winning buzzer beater in Texas. Baby Condor was already balling at Colleyville Middle School 🔥 Maxx Crosby

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell watching Fernando Mendoza after announcing the #Raiders' No. 1 pick: "This kid's like a machine... He definitely (has all the right answers) but he's a genuine kid. It's real." 🎥 ESPN

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell watching Fernando Mendoza after announcing the #Raiders' No. 1 pick: "This kid's like a machine... He definitely (has all the right answers) but he's a genuine kid. It's real." 🎥 ESPN

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Protect that football, rook! 🔒 Ashton Jeanty gets the ball poked out running through the gauntlet and comes back with arms wrapped around the rock. Learning lessons at camp for the #Raiders' potential workhorse RB.

Protect that football, rook! 🔒 Ashton Jeanty gets the ball poked out running through the gauntlet and comes back with arms wrapped around the rock. Learning lessons at camp for the #Raiders' potential workhorse RB.

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After being traded to Baltimore, Maxx Crosby shows appreciation for his #Raiders teammates by sharing their stories on IG. Stories are from his DL teammates Tyree Wilson, Malcolm Koonce, Charles Snowden, and Brennan Jackson, along with OL Jackson Powers-Johnson.

After being traded to Baltimore, Maxx Crosby shows appreciation for his #Raiders teammates by sharing their stories on IG. Stories are from his DL teammates Tyree Wilson, Malcolm Koonce, Charles Snowden, and Brennan Jackson, along with OL Jackson Powers-Johnson.

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Jermod McCoy's first college INT was vs Fernando Mendoza in 2023 when Oregon State faced Cal. Now they're #Raiders teammates. "It was probably one of the top moments in my life," McCoy says. "We talked after that game too, chopped it up a little bit, it was good. Good to know we are going to be on the same team too. We got the best quarterback in college football and now going to be the best in the league."

Jermod McCoy's first college INT was vs Fernando Mendoza in 2023 when Oregon State faced Cal. Now they're #Raiders teammates. "It was probably one of the top moments in my life," McCoy says. "We talked after that game too, chopped it up a little bit, it was good. Good to know we are going to be on the same team too. We got the best quarterback in college football and now going to be the best in the league."

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Maxx Crosby is posting #Raiders content again, sharing edits of all the team’s free agency signings on his IG story. 👀 This comes a night after his “I’m a Raider” post, announcing his commitment to staying in Vegas.

Maxx Crosby is posting #Raiders content again, sharing edits of all the team’s free agency signings on his IG story. 👀 This comes a night after his “I’m a Raider” post, announcing his commitment to staying in Vegas.

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#Raiders legendary QB Jim Plunkett is at Klint Kubiak’s introductory presser, along with fellow franchise QB great Rich Gannon. Plunkett is one of three Hispanic Heisman Trophy winners. The others are Bryce Young and… Fernando Mendoza.

#Raiders legendary QB Jim Plunkett is at Klint Kubiak’s introductory presser, along with fellow franchise QB great Rich Gannon. Plunkett is one of three Hispanic Heisman Trophy winners. The others are Bryce Young and… Fernando Mendoza.

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Najee Harris is set to visit the #Raiders 👀 Klint Kubiak wants a complement to Ashton Jeanty and may find it in the 2021 1st-round pick who’s now 5 months removed from tearing his Achilles but could return to form at just 28.

Najee Harris is set to visit the #Raiders 👀 Klint Kubiak wants a complement to Ashton Jeanty and may find it in the 2021 1st-round pick who’s now 5 months removed from tearing his Achilles but could return to form at just 28.

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#Raiders 2nd-round rookie WR Jack Bech with the highlight of 1-on-1s, reeling in the one-handed grab on a Geno Smith pass 👀

#Raiders 2nd-round rookie WR Jack Bech with the highlight of 1-on-1s, reeling in the one-handed grab on a Geno Smith pass 👀

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Maxx Crosby back to posting Condor things on his IG story. You love to see it. 🦅

Maxx Crosby back to posting Condor things on his IG story. You love to see it. 🦅

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Bishop Gorman continues their dynasty, blowing out Arbor View 69-7 in the 5A-D1 state final and pitching a shutout until the final minutes. 4th straight state title for the Gaels, winning 15 of the last 17 state championships. KTNV | Channel 13 News Las Vegas

Bishop Gorman continues their dynasty, blowing out Arbor View 69-7 in the 5A-D1 state final and pitching a shutout until the final minutes. 4th straight state title for the Gaels, winning 15 of the last 17 state championships. KTNV | Channel 13 News Las Vegas

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The #Raiders secondary has changed quick. In this INT celebration 15 months ago: #1 Marcus Epps now a Patriot #21 Amik Robertson now a Lion #25 Tre’von Moehrig now a Panther #39 Nate Hobbs now a Packer Jack Jones, Isaiah Pola-Mao — neither drafted by the Raiders — remain in LV.

The #Raiders secondary has changed quick. In this INT celebration 15 months ago: #1 Marcus Epps now a Patriot #21 Amik Robertson now a Lion #25 Tre’von Moehrig now a Panther #39 Nate Hobbs now a Packer Jack Jones, Isaiah Pola-Mao — neither drafted by the Raiders — remain in LV.

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Geno Smith keeps it short when asked if it’s important to him to be stay with the #Raiders and be a part of a turnaround “I’m expecting to win a lot of games here.”

Geno Smith keeps it short when asked if it’s important to him to be stay with the #Raiders and be a part of a turnaround “I’m expecting to win a lot of games here.”

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$Christian Wilkins was on the field early in OTAs, last seen here on May 22. He would no longer be present at practice amid a dispute with the team over whether or not to get surgery after a setback in his recovery from a Jones fracture suffered last season. Now he's no longer a Raider.$

Christian Wilkins was on the field early in OTAs, last seen here on May 22. He would no longer be present at practice amid a dispute with the team over whether or not to get surgery after a setback in his recovery from a Jones fracture suffered last season. Now he's no longer a Raider.

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The NFL's 2nd-leading passer through three weeks is a Raider (831). #Raiders QB Geno Smith, whose 277.0 avg yards per game is only behind Justin Herbert's 286.7, is back to work prepping for the Bears.

The NFL's 2nd-leading passer through three weeks is a Raider (831). #Raiders QB Geno Smith, whose 277.0 avg yards per game is only behind Justin Herbert's 286.7, is back to work prepping for the Bears.

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Maxx Crosby addresses the failed Ravens trade at the start of his #Raiders OTAs presser: "It's water under the bridge. It's a long time ago. A lot of things I've learned about what's going on and what this league can bring. A lot of adversity, a lot of different things you can't anticipate... It is what it is. I'm here and I want to be here."

Maxx Crosby addresses the failed Ravens trade at the start of his #Raiders OTAs presser: "It's water under the bridge. It's a long time ago. A lot of things I've learned about what's going on and what this league can bring. A lot of adversity, a lot of different things you can't anticipate... It is what it is. I'm here and I want to be here."

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6 years sober: The night after being traded by the #Raiders, Maxx Crosby celebrated his sobriety with family and friends 👏 🎥 maxxcrosby/IG

6 years sober: The night after being traded by the #Raiders, Maxx Crosby celebrated his sobriety with family and friends 👏 🎥 maxxcrosby/IG

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Two #Raiders season finales ago, Antonio Pierce saw AP chants rain down after beating the Broncos. He’d be promoted from interim to full-time HC and go 1-and-done after a 4-13 season. Now Pete Carroll may be 1-and-done with LV 2-14 and having the 1st pick

Two #Raiders season finales ago, Antonio Pierce saw AP chants rain down after beating the Broncos. He’d be promoted from interim to full-time HC and go 1-and-done after a 4-13 season. Now Pete Carroll may be 1-and-done with LV 2-14 and having the 1st pick

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The #Raiders are 2-10. Six straight losses. Lost 10 of their last 11. Eliminated before December. But Maxx Crosby is still showing up to work with a positive energy 👏

The #Raiders are 2-10. Six straight losses. Lost 10 of their last 11. Eliminated before December. But Maxx Crosby is still showing up to work with a positive energy 👏

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With Pete Carroll out, this is the brain trust leading the #Raiders into the future. Michigan teammates John Spytek and Tom Brady will reportedly lead Las Vegas' head coach search together as GM and minority owner.

With Pete Carroll out, this is the brain trust leading the #Raiders into the future. Michigan teammates John Spytek and Tom Brady will reportedly lead Las Vegas' head coach search together as GM and minority owner.

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“I gave Chip a lot of leeway because he’s got an extraordinary background.” #Raiders HC Pete Carroll says he and fired OC Chip Kelly did not have differing opinions on game plans, but ‘we just couldn’t get there.’ “I’ve been doing it this way for a lot of years. It’s a winning formula if you play good defense and kick the ball well… We just have not captured it.”

“I gave Chip a lot of leeway because he’s got an extraordinary background.” #Raiders HC Pete Carroll says he and fired OC Chip Kelly did not have differing opinions on game plans, but ‘we just couldn’t get there.’ “I’ve been doing it this way for a lot of years. It’s a winning formula if you play good defense and kick the ball well… We just have not captured it.”

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"In basketball, it's called load management." #Raiders OC Chip Kelly explains Ashton Jeanty's usage or lack thereof, saying it's game script-dependent while ensuring the rookie doesn't 'get worn down.' 'You would love for Ashton Jeanty to play every play... You have to be conscious of, over the course of 17 games, if somebody is carrying the ball 30 times a game, they only have so many carries in a season. If you're using them early, it'll hurt you late.' He adds, 'We have total confidence in both (Zamir White) and Dylan (Laube).'

"In basketball, it's called load management." #Raiders OC Chip Kelly explains Ashton Jeanty's usage or lack thereof, saying it's game script-dependent while ensuring the rookie doesn't 'get worn down.' 'You would love for Ashton Jeanty to play every play... You have to be conscious of, over the course of 17 games, if somebody is carrying the ball 30 times a game, they only have so many carries in a season. If you're using them early, it'll hurt you late.' He adds, 'We have total confidence in both (Zamir White) and Dylan (Laube).'

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Meanwhile on McAfee: “This is one of if not the greatest offseason for a single team in NFL history.” “Good for the #Raiders, man, honestly. Your team is all of a sudden seemingly stacked. And your best player is back with a bigger chip on his shoulder.”

Meanwhile on McAfee: “This is one of if not the greatest offseason for a single team in NFL history.” “Good for the #Raiders, man, honestly. Your team is all of a sudden seemingly stacked. And your best player is back with a bigger chip on his shoulder.”

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#Raiders HC Pete Carroll explains ruling Maxx Crosby out vs the Giants and his star edge rusher’s displeasure with the decision, Maxx leaving the building “After an evaluation… (Crosby’s knee injury) just looked too bad. He didn’t want to take the news like that… He knows that he’s banged up. He said ‘I’d like to get out of here’ and I said ‘yeah, get out of here’ so he took off.” Carroll says he and Crosby’s relationship is not negatively affected by the decision and Maxx has yet to be shut down for Week 18 but it’s an option.

#Raiders HC Pete Carroll explains ruling Maxx Crosby out vs the Giants and his star edge rusher’s displeasure with the decision, Maxx leaving the building “After an evaluation… (Crosby’s knee injury) just looked too bad. He didn’t want to take the news like that… He knows that he’s banged up. He said ‘I’d like to get out of here’ and I said ‘yeah, get out of here’ so he took off.” Carroll says he and Crosby’s relationship is not negatively affected by the decision and Maxx has yet to be shut down for Week 18 but it’s an option.

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4 months ago, Pete Carroll’s #Raiders beat the #Patriots 20-13 in Foxborough in the season opener. Las Vegas would win 2 of its next 16 games and finish 3-14. New England would win 14 of its next 16 games, finish 14-3, and is now in the AFC Championship.

4 months ago, Pete Carroll’s #Raiders beat the #Patriots 20-13 in Foxborough in the season opener. Las Vegas would win 2 of its next 16 games and finish 3-14. New England would win 14 of its next 16 games, finish 14-3, and is now in the AFC Championship.

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Klint Kubiak has completed his primary #Raiders coordinator hires a week after winning Super Bowl LX. OC: Seahawks QB coach Andrew Janocko DC: Raiders DL coach Rob Leonard Special teams: South Carolina STC Joe DeCamillis Assistant HC: Veteran NFL coach Mike McCoy

Klint Kubiak has completed his primary #Raiders coordinator hires a week after winning Super Bowl LX. OC: Seahawks QB coach Andrew Janocko DC: Raiders DL coach Rob Leonard Special teams: South Carolina STC Joe DeCamillis Assistant HC: Veteran NFL coach Mike McCoy

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#Raiders rookie WR Jack Bech tells me he doesn't feel pressure living up to his 2nd-round price tag. "I think pressure is saying the eulogy of my brother when he passed away in front of thousands of people. This is just a game." His confidence isn't shaken by having to wait for his opportunities: 'I know God and my brother have a perfect plan.'

#Raiders rookie WR Jack Bech tells me he doesn't feel pressure living up to his 2nd-round price tag. "I think pressure is saying the eulogy of my brother when he passed away in front of thousands of people. This is just a game." His confidence isn't shaken by having to wait for his opportunities: 'I know God and my brother have a perfect plan.'

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“It’s because he’s a draft pick that you guys are bringing this up.” #Raiders HC Pete Carroll addresses 3rd-round rookie OG Caleb Rogers being inactive again last night, the team instead moving Jordan Meredith to RG in place of JPJ and starting UDFA Will Putnam at C. “We think he’s going to be a good player but he hasn’t quite got as far as he needs to at this point.”

“It’s because he’s a draft pick that you guys are bringing this up.” #Raiders HC Pete Carroll addresses 3rd-round rookie OG Caleb Rogers being inactive again last night, the team instead moving Jordan Meredith to RG in place of JPJ and starting UDFA Will Putnam at C. “We think he’s going to be a good player but he hasn’t quite got as far as he needs to at this point.”

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Fernando Mendoza’s Miami draft party was much bigger than that living room. The #Raiders’ No. 1 pick celebrated with his entire family in the backyard, a reason he did not attend the draft in Pittsburgh. 🎥 The Players’ Tribune / Max Mendoza

Fernando Mendoza’s Miami draft party was much bigger than that living room. The #Raiders’ No. 1 pick celebrated with his entire family in the backyard, a reason he did not attend the draft in Pittsburgh. 🎥 The Players’ Tribune / Max Mendoza

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Pete Carroll was getting in wind sprints during the special teams portion of practice 🏃‍♂️🌬️ 73 going on 34. #Raiders

Pete Carroll was getting in wind sprints during the special teams portion of practice 🏃‍♂️🌬️ 73 going on 34. #Raiders

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#Raiders HC Pete Carroll got animated when asked about his preseason winning expectations after a 31-0 loss to the Eagles “They fought their ass off. That was the result… I have nothing but wins and background and history to set our expectations and maintain the standards that we work by. And that’s what we’re doing. We’re still doing it… They’re doing all we’re asking of them and this is the result of it against the world champs last year.” 🎥 Raiders

#Raiders HC Pete Carroll got animated when asked about his preseason winning expectations after a 31-0 loss to the Eagles “They fought their ass off. That was the result… I have nothing but wins and background and history to set our expectations and maintain the standards that we work by. And that’s what we’re doing. We’re still doing it… They’re doing all we’re asking of them and this is the result of it against the world champs last year.” 🎥 Raiders

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Pete Carroll is out here throwing the challenge flag in a mock game. On brand 😂

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#Raiders fans worldwide lately “Mendoza wins Heisman” “No. 1 pick clinched” “Mendoza wins natty” “Franchise QB secured” “A+ head coach hire” “Qualified coordinators” “Largest free agency spenders” “Got something for Geno” “GM proven to be competent” “Made another organization look dirty” “Maxx Crosby still a Raider for life” “Biggest winners of the offseason” “Most draft capital in the top 150 picks” “Darkhorse playoff contenders”

#Raiders fans worldwide lately “Mendoza wins Heisman” “No. 1 pick clinched” “Mendoza wins natty” “Franchise QB secured” “A+ head coach hire” “Qualified coordinators” “Largest free agency spenders” “Got something for Geno” “GM proven to be competent” “Made another organization look dirty” “Maxx Crosby still a Raider for life” “Biggest winners of the offseason” “Most draft capital in the top 150 picks” “Darkhorse playoff contenders”

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"I've known him just about his whole life so that was just being there for him." I asked Pete Carroll for his thoughts on his former USC assistant and OC Lane Kiffin's move from Ole Miss to LSU. Kiffin told ESPN's Marty Smith, "Coach Carroll said, 'Your dad would tell you to go, man, take the shot... You accomplished a lot here.'"

"I've known him just about his whole life so that was just being there for him." I asked Pete Carroll for his thoughts on his former USC assistant and OC Lane Kiffin's move from Ole Miss to LSU. Kiffin told ESPN's Marty Smith, "Coach Carroll said, 'Your dad would tell you to go, man, take the shot... You accomplished a lot here.'"

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"It sucks because I'm continuing to give it everything I got." Maxx Crosby gets real after a 30-29 OT loss to the Jags that drops the #Raiders to 2-6, saying he feels for #RaiderNation "Everybody puts their time and effort to come and watch us play, spend hard-earned money to get tickets... Falling short time and time again, I feel for them."

"It sucks because I'm continuing to give it everything I got." Maxx Crosby gets real after a 30-29 OT loss to the Jags that drops the #Raiders to 2-6, saying he feels for #RaiderNation "Everybody puts their time and effort to come and watch us play, spend hard-earned money to get tickets... Falling short time and time again, I feel for them."

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