March 2015 - Las Vegas Raiders Wiretap

Derek Carr Receives Aaron Rodgers Comparison From Tramon Williams

Sep 28, 2015 1:17 PM

Tramon Williams was impressed playing against Derek Carr in Week 3.

Carr went 20-for-32 for 314 yards and two touchdowns.

Williams played for several seasons with Aaron Rodgers and see similarities in Carr's game.

"I don't throw this name around too often, but he kind of seems to have a skill set similar to Aaron (Rodgers), and that's saying something," Williams said via Cleveland.com. "Obviously we don't know if he's going to turn out to be that player, but skill set-wise, he can move, he can do the whole nine, he has a strong arm, a quick release and he can read defenses as a young quarterback. He can make it to that first, that second, that third read.

"He's going to be a good quarterback for a long time in this league."

Conor Orr/NFL.com

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Raiders' Carr, Murray, Cooper Make NFL History

Sep 28, 2015 1:15 PM

The Oakland Raiders have their own budding triplets in Derek Carr, Latavius Murray and Amari Cooper.

No trio 25 years old or younger have as many passing, rushing and receiving yards as Carr, Murray and Cooper did in Week 3.

Carr threw for 314 yards, Murray rushed for 139 and Cooper had 134 yards receiving.

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

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Group Of Influential Owners Opposed To Rams' Move To Los Angeles

Sep 28, 2015 12:06 PM

A group of influential owners strongly opposes the relocation of the St. Louis Rams to Los Angeles.

That group includes Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, who is emerging as a leader of the NFL’s Los Angeles committee.

Richardson and other owners view the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders as more eligible to move under the league’s relocation policy, especially since it appears that St. Louis has cobbled together a viable plan for building a new stadium.

A move by the Chargers is also considered the least disruptive to existing fan bases.

The process includes at least 24 owners approving any move. 

 

Both the Chargers and Rams appear to have enough votes to block a move by the other party.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

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NFL Could Move Only One Team To Los Angeles Indefinitely

Sep 23, 2015 1:36 PM

The NFL may ultimately move just one team to Los Angeles indefinitely.

The common assumption has been two teams would move to Los Angeles as it would help finance an expensive, privately funded stadium in California.

The St. Louis Rams are the team most likely to relocate if just one franchise is moved.

Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times reports that the Los Angeles relocation process soon will shift from league-office personnel to a key group of owners and Roger Goodell.

If the San Diego Chargers are determined to move to Los Angeles, they can attempt to block the Rams' solo move.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Tags: Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders, San Diego Chargers

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Aldon Smith Signs One-Year Deal With Raiders

Sep 11, 2015 12:50 PM

Aldon Smith has signed with the Oakland Raiders on a one-year deal.

Smith was released by the San Francisco 49ers during camp following his arrest on high-and-run, DUI and vandalism charges.

Despite his off-the-field issues, Smith will be eligible to play Sunday, league sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Raiders will consider playing Smith, depending on his conditioning.

The Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and St. Louis Rams also had interest in Smith, while the 49ers were even open to bringing him back.

Jason Cole/Bleacher Report

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Christian Ponder Released By Raiders; Eagles Reportedly Interested

Sep 6, 2015 10:44 AM

The Oakland Raiders have released Christian Ponder with Matt McGloin winning their backup job.

Rand Getlin reports the Philadelphia Eagles have interest in Ponder.

Ponder was a first round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2011.

Rand Getlin/NFL.com

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Raiders Release Trent Richardson

Sep 1, 2015 1:53 PM

The Oakland Raiders have released Trent Richardson.

Oakland gave Richardson $600,000 in guaranteed money this offseason after the Indianapolis Colts cut him.

Richardson had 19 yards on five carries in Sunday's preseason game.

Richardson, 25, was the No. 3 overall draft pick by Cleveland in 2012. He was traded a year later to the Colts for a first-round pick. In three NFL seasons he has averaged 3.3 yards per carry.

Paul Gutierrez/ESPN

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