Austin Boyd
Freelance Publisher at Athlon Sports
Writer at Freelance
Publisher at Athlon Sports | Writer covering #Raiders & #Lakers at Heavy
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4 days ago |
athlonsports.com | Austin Boyd
The Las Vegas Raiders were linked to running back Ashton Jeanty for weeks before the draft. The noise was so loud that it almost seemed like a smokescreen. As the draft got closer, there were new rumors that Jeanty could be picked before the Raiders at No. 5 by the Jacksonville Jaguars or by a team that traded ahead of Las Vegas. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Raiders were atop the running back's "wish list" heading into the draft.
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4 days ago |
heavy.com | Austin Boyd
Everybody knows the Los Angeles Lakers need a center, but they could also use more shooting, especially if they have to trade shooters to get a big man. The team has done a very good job drafting in recent years, but doesn’t have a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. This will likely lead to them taking a swing at an older college player who has some proven success. Missouri shooting guard Tamar Bates could be an intriguing player to watch.
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4 days ago |
heavy.com | Austin Boyd
With the Las Vegas Raiders having a new coaching staff and front office, it’s still going to take some time to get a full evaluation of the roster. General manager John Spytek isn’t going to be loyal to players who were drafted by previous regimes. Two players who could be on notice are 2023 draft picks Tyree Wilson and Michael Mayer. They were both highly drafted, but that was two general managers ago. Wilson is likely to get moved because depth on the defensive line is very important.
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5 days ago |
heavy.com | Austin Boyd
The Las Vegas Raiders shouldn’t be thinking too hard about the 2026 NFL Draft yet, but there’s going to be some elite talent. Though the team already seems much improved from last year’s squad, the jump from a four-win team to a playoff team will likely prove too great in 2025. The silver lining in missing the playoffs again would be a higher draft pick. If the Raiders pick high enough, they have a chance to add an instant impact player.
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5 days ago |
athlonsports.com | Austin Boyd
Chip Kelly's reputation as a head coach has taken a hit since his days at Oregon. He had a 46-7 record in four years with the Ducks, which led to him getting hired as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. He quickly began to ruffle feathers there, but it was easy to accept because he led them to back-to-back 10-win seasons. However, the wheels quickly began to fall off, and he was fired during his third year after alienating many of his best players.
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Some of my best memories watching the Raiders involve Derek Carr. Sad to see it end this way.
Derek Carr has announced his retirement. In late March, while ramping up his preparation for the 2025 season, Derek experienced pain in his right shoulder. It was his first time throwing a football at significant volume since recovering from both a concussion and left hand https://t.co/SrcJEzDDnU
RT @Lane_Kiffin: Ole Miss Lands Coveted Freshman QB Transfer - Athlon Sports https://t.co/nyAJQQqnQC
Here's the part of my recent interview with Ashton Jeanty where we talked Raiders football and his experience in Las Vegas. https://t.co/d6bxilXTQm
