I had the fortune of interviewing Raiders RB Dylan Laube.
And I did it with my brother, Joe!
Joe asked Dylan about his stuttering journey, and I talked ball with him.
S/o @GraphkRaider for hooking this up, and @dylan_laube for his time & great answers!
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Next week, I’ll begin covering the Las Vegas Raiders and the NFL for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Also covering boxing again and contributing to basketball coverage. Thankful for the opportunity and excited to get started. Catch ya’ll back in the 702.
The Raiders' LB depth has been a concern this offseason.
But LB coach Ronell Williams has been very impressed with his unit in the early going, especially depth pieces like Segun Olubi, Tommy Eichenberg and Cody Lindenberg.
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Raiders QB coach Mike Sullivan gave a modest & honest review of Fernando Mendoza.
It was refreshing.
Fans know where he stands, how far along he is, and where he needs to improve.
When they say he's ready, we'll know he's truly ready.
✍️ @levidombro
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Raider Nation has longed for a ballhawking defense that gets takeaways.
New DC Rob Leonard has been preaching that approach.
And early in OTAs, it seems like Las Vegas is showing signs of what this defense can truly become.
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Maxx Crosby and Fernando Mendoza haven't gone toe-to-toe yet on the field.
But the Raiders' star DE spoke about what he's seen from the franchise QB thus far in terms of his approach... and his basketball skills?😂
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Quay Walker was a big addition to the LB room this offseason, and he's already making a great impression on his teammates and coaches.
But on the field, he's already making plays, too. He hauled in an INT during Raiders OTAs.
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Taron Johnson finally showed up to the Raiders' OTAs earlier this week.
In his glorious return to Just Blog Baby, @MoeMoton breaks down what Johnson's arrival means and how it could turn the safety competition on its head in a new-look defensive system.
https://t.co/WHTHtrvRIn
Taron Johnson finally showed up to the Raiders' OTAs earlier this week.
In his glorious return to Just Blog Baby, @MoeMoton breaks down what Johnson's arrival means and how it could turn the safety competition on its head in a new-look defensive system.
https://t.co/WHTHtrvRIn
Want to follow along for Day 9 of Raiders OTAs?
Bookmark this page!
We'll be compiling all the information and quotes you need from our great beat writers and reporters in one place and breaking down what it all means.
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The Rams' blockbuster trade could have a ripple effect for Maxx Crosby and the Raiders.
I'm not saying Crosby wants out, or that LV wants to deal him. But some NFC teams may soon get desperate and up the ante a bit.
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Klint Kubiak has talked extensively about his plan to use Brock Bowers this year.
It sounds like that plan is already coming together at Raiders OTAs, and things look a bit different already for the "Football Robot from Heaven."
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Nakobe Dean has been mysteriously absent from OTAs.
Although voluntary, Raider Nation would still like to see their veteran LB taking part.
But Vincent Bonsignore has assured fans that they have nothing to worry about.
✍️ @levidombro
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Raiders safeties coach Matt Robinson, who came over from Ravens, said Treydan Stukes can "absolutely" play a similar role to Kyle Hamilton in secondary.
Said his size, speed and versatility is similar to Hamilton, and hope is that he can bring physicality to his position.
We got a bit sidetracked as the news picked up, but we're back with our rookie NFL comps series.
Next up: Jermod McCoy, if healthy...
High-end: Stephon Gilmore
Low-end: Tyson Campbell
Most likely: Jaycee Horn
Thoughts?👇👇👇
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The Raiders' HC-QB duo of Klint Kubiak and Fernando Mendoza came in at No. 28 in the latest rankings.
While that does feel low, these two will have to go out there and prove it.
And if they see it, hopefully it lights a fire under them.
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Taron Johnson has seemingly shown up to Raiders HQ for OTAs without a report of a new contract.
Perhaps this big storyline was much ado about nothing.
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