Brad Berreman

Minnesota

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News Desk Writer at FanSided

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Articles

Raiders' offensive line configuration for 2025 could not be any more clear

1 day ago | justblogbaby.com | Brad Berreman

It doesn't have to be hard for Las Vegas to figure out its proper starting offensive line. When looking at the Las Vegas Raiders' offensive line, it is clear that there is plenty of talent and they should be a solid unit. Unfortunately, injuries impacted things last season and caused a bit of mayhem on the line. This was unfortunate because the Raiders' talent at quarterback and running back was not enough to overcome the chaos.
Lions get more justification for choosing D.J. Reed over Carlton Davis

1 day ago | sidelionreport.com | Brad Berreman

The Lions' don't mess around when it comes to free agency pivots, and their big one from this year keeps getting proven right. When it comes to making quick pivots in free agency when a player's contract demands exceeds their perception of his value, the Detroit Lions generally don't mess around. This offseason, after cornerback Carlton Davis made it absolutely clear he would go to the highest bidder in free agency, a fast pivot was made to D.J. Reed.
Raiders' ideal cornerback solution is staring them right in the face

1 day ago | justblogbaby.com | Brad Berreman

Las Vegas could fill its biggest need with the addition of a former first-rounder. The Las Vegas Raiders have done a lot to bolster the roster this offseason, from trading for quarterback Geno Smith to selecting a franchise-record 11 players in April's draft. But the new regime can't realistically fill every hole in one offseason. Given the massive turnover in the secondary, cornerback is widely seen as a big need for the Raiders.
Raiders' draft disappointment could be perfect fit for rebuilding AFC team

2 days ago | justblogbaby.com | Brad Berreman

If the new regime in Las Vegas wants to offload a potential draft bust, they may have a very obvious trade partner. John Spytek is the third Las Vegas Raiders general manager in as many years, but it's fair to assume that he's not going anywhere for a while. That also means that players taken by the team in the 2023 NFL Draft are now two general managers past the one who selected them, and they are trying to navigate and impress a new regime once again.
Mac Jones has easy example to follow toward career resurrection with the 49ers

2 days ago | ninernoise.com | Brad Berreman

Once upon a time, as is well known, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan really coveted quarterback Mac Jones going into the 2021 NFL Draft. Of course it didn't go that way, or work out well, as Trey Lance was ultimately the pick at No. 3 overall.
49ers' most viable remaining trade asset isn't really a trade asset at all

2 days ago | ninernoise.com | Brad Berreman

The San Francisco 49ers turned their roster younger offseason, taking on plenty of dead money in the process. Several departed veterans have been replaced by draft picks, and other young players are lined up for bigger roles this season. The Niners have made a noteworthy addition as the calendar flipped to June, acquiring edge rusher Bryce Huff from the Philadelphia Eagles for a Day 3 pick in 2026.
Lions' biggest 2025 position battle has now moved to being critically important

2 days ago | sidelionreport.com | Brad Berreman

The Lions already had to figure out two starting offensive line spots, and now a broader "position battle" looks like the most important thing for them in 2025. The Detroit Lions have had one of the NFL's best offenses in recent years, but the investments made and general manager Brad Holmes' words have made it clear how important having and maintaining one of the league's best offensive lines is. After last season, here's what Holmes said about the Lions' offensive line.
It's only OTAs but Chip Kelly kept Michael Mayer's future as a Raider alive

3 days ago | justblogbaby.com | Brad Berreman

The third-year TE has been floated as a trade candidate this offseason, but not if Las Vegas' new OC has anything to say about it. From the beginning of this offseason, it seemed like Michael Mayer's time as a Las Vegas Raider could be coming to an end. The drafting of Brock Bowers in 2024 led to him being usurped on the depth chart last season, and he also missed six games due to personal reasons.
One mind-blowing stat concisely reflects the brilliance of Frank Ragnow

3 days ago | sidelionreport.com | Brad Berreman

If how good Frank Ragnow was can be encompassed in one stat, this is the one. After he was notably absent from OTAs last week, with a report he was unhappy with the state of his contract, Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow announced his retirement on Monday morning. Over seven seasons after the Lions took him in the first round of the 2018 draft (No. 20 overall), Ragnow earned four Pro Bowl selections, including three consecutive in what are now the final three seasons of his career.
Brock Bowers' path to becoming NFL's best tight end is crystal clear

3 days ago | justblogbaby.com | Brad Berreman

Las Vegas' young star is staring down the path to becoming the league's best TE. Despite having bigger needs, the Las Vegas Raiders took the proverbial "best player available" when they made tight end Brock Bowers the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He rewarded the boldness of that move by delivering a historic season for a rookie tight end in which he caught 112 passes for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns.