Matt Holder

1 week ago | silverandblackpride.com | Matt Holder

Hector Amezcua/Sacramento Bee/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders are evaluating the players on the current roster during OTAs, and the coaching staff might find a few holes it wants to address before training camp. So, the primary focus of this week’s mailbag will be on the remaining free agents and exploring the Raiders’ current depth chart. Q: Do you think the Raiders will add a veteran running back and a rotational edge rusher?

1 week ago | silverandblackpride.com | Matt Holder

Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images Las Vegas Raiders first-round pick Ashton Jeanty’s stance has been a hot topic of conversation since he started garnering attention as a Heisman Trophy candidate last season. Unlike most running backs who have their knees bent pre-snap, Jeanty stands completely upright with locked knees in the backfield, drawing comparisons to Michael Myers from the horror movie series ‘Halloween’.

1 week ago | silverandblackpride.com | Matt Holder

Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Former Kansas cornerback Mello Dotson is one of the more notable undrafted free agents the Las Vegas Raiders signed, primarily because of his impressive ball skills. Dotson managed to come down with 12 interceptions over the last four seasons, including leading the Big 12 with five interceptions last year. Also, he converted four of those picks into touchdowns and added another 18 pass breakups, per Pro Football Focus, to his career stat line.

1 week ago | silverandblackpride.com | Matt Holder

Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Behind Jackson Powers-Johnson, the Las Vegas Raiders currently have a question mark at backup center. While projected starting guard Dylan Parham can factor into the equation, 2023 undrafted free agent Will Putnam and 2024 undrafted free agent Jarrod Hufford will be battling for a roster spot behind Powers-Johnson on the depth chart.

1 week ago | silverandblackpride.com | Matt Holder

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Summer is quickly approaching, which means we’re about to hit a lull in the NFL schedule as the biggest news surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders is a contract extension for a punter. That said, AJ Cole certainly deserves a raise, and OTAs are currently going on to add some fuel for this week’s mailbag. Also, feel free to hit me with any offseason questions. As always, anything Raiders-related is on the table and fire away with anything that’s on your mind.