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Raiders OTAs: Rookie WR Dont’e Thornton Jr. is making noise during OTAs

4 days ago | chatsports.com | Marcus Johnson

Marcus Johnson Marcus Johnson offers news, analysis, and film breakdowns of the Las Vegas Raiders for Silver and Black Pride. He has worked here since 2021. The Las Vegas Raiders' 2024 season did not produce the explosive plays needed to win in Today’s NFL. It is the reason John Spytek and Pete Carroll focused on building an offense full of explosive players through the draft. The Raiders had two draft selections at the wide receiver position in their first four picks.
Raiders news: Rookie WR Dont’e Thornton Jr. is making noise during OTAs

4 days ago | silverandblackpride.com | Marcus Johnson

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders' 2024 season did not produce the explosive plays needed to win in Today’s NFL. It is the reason John Spytek and Pete Carroll focused on building an offense full of explosive players through the draft. The Raiders had two draft selections at the wide receiver position in their first four picks. A player who built his college career on being explosive was wide receiver Dont’e Thornton out of Tennessee.
Silver Minings: Raiders OC Chip Kelly believes Michael Mayer has been ‘outstanding’

5 days ago | silverandblackpride.com | Marcus Johnson

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders' offensive coordinator, Chip Kelly, joined the Raiders' offense after a year at Ohio State. This will be Kelly’s second run in the NFL after two head coaching stints with the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers. Kelly is getting himself situated with the players on the offense. One of those players is a former second-round pick Michael Mayer.
Silver Minings: Geno Smith is leading by example

6 days ago | silverandblackpride.com | Marcus Johnson

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders wanted to upgrade the quarterback position this offseason. Instead of the draft, John Spytek and Pete Carroll decided to go the veteran route by trading for Seattle Seahawks’ Geno Smith. Smith is coming off an up-and-down season in which the Seahawks missed the playoffs and is hoping for a bounce-back year.
Silver Minings: Rich Eisen believes the ‘Raiders Being Good Is Good For The NFL’

1 week ago | silverandblackpride.com | Marcus Johnson

Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders have a new regime in town with John Spytek and Pete Carroll. The tandem received rave reviews for their draft picks, and they hope the selections turn into consistent contributors. With the OTAs underway and the schedule out for fans to buy their away game tickets, the season is getting closer. As the season approaches, the Raiders' upside for an improved season continues to grow.
Silver Minings: Tom Brady could be bringing football back to Oakland

1 week ago | silverandblackpride.com | Marcus Johnson

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders moved from Oakland, California, in 2020 after being unable to make a deal with the city. It was a sad day for Raiders fans, who have now adjusted to the switch, with the team entering its sixth season in Las Vegas. Plenty of changes have occurred to the organization in that time frame, including Tom Brady's becoming a minority owner. Brady joined the franchise in 2024 and helped search for the general manager and head coach.
Silver Minings: Geno Smith believes the Raiders offense will be efficient and explosive

2 weeks ago | silverandblackpride.com | Marcus Johnson

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders' offense was one of the worst in the NFL during the 2024 season. The passing and running game were inefficient and struggled to move the football consistently, helping the Silver and Black finish 4-13. John Spytek and Pete Carroll focused on rebuilding the offense. First, they hired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, who helped the Ohio State Buckeyes win a National Championship.
Raiders film breakdown: Darien Porter and Ashton Jeanty as a receiver

2 weeks ago | chatsports.com | Marcus Johnson

Marcus Johnson Marcus Johnson offers news, analysis, and film breakdowns of the Las Vegas Raiders for Silver and Black Pride. He has worked here since 2021. The Las Vegas Raiders are participating in OTAs to build chemistry for the 2025 season. It will be the first time the Silver and Black will come together for live practice and help implement the offensive and defensive systems. A few rookies who could pay early on are Darien Porter and Ashton Jeanty.
Raiders film breakdown: CB Darien Porter and RB Ashton Jeanty as a receiver

2 weeks ago | silverandblackpride.com | Marcus Johnson

Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders are participating in OTAs to build chemistry for the 2025 season. It will be the first time the Silver and Black will come together for live practice and help implement the offensive and defensive systems. A few rookies who could pay early on are Darien Porter and Ashton Jeanty. Jeanty, of course, will be the lead running back for the year and should have a massive impact on the offense.
Silver Minings: Pete Carroll says Tom Brady changed his outlook of the Raiders

2 weeks ago | silverandblackpride.com | Marcus Johnson

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders' new head coach, Pete Carroll, was a hire that wasn’t expected after the firing of Antonio Pierce. He was a candidate who seemed like a long shot when Carroll displayed interest in returning to the sidelines. It was decided that Las Vegas is the best place for him, and he hopes to build a struggling franchise. One of the reasons Carroll chose the Silver and Black was the presence of Tom Brady.