Tyler Lockett mindset Raiders that could finally help them find consistency down the stretch.tl
McDaniels was signing players he worked with in New England. Current Las Vegas coach Pete Carroll is remaking the Raiders as “Seattle South” by bringing in players he had with…
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Raiders hope this identity shift sparks the turnaround they’ve been chasing.tl
During a recent team meeting, Pierce played a highlight reel from Seattle’s 2013 defense. Hits, picks, celebrations — the swagger was contagious. Then he paused the screen on Richard Sherman…
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Once molded after New England, the Raiders are now mirroring Seattle’s style — hungry, gritty, and ready to storm the season’s second half.tl
The team studied old Legion of Boom tape this offseason. They even ran drills named after former Seahawks legends — “Kam’s Strike,” “Sherm’s Wall,” “Earl’s Angle.” “It’s not about copying,”…
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The Raiders are changing stripes again, trading the swagger under fresh leadership.tl
Inside the Scheme Shift The transformation isn’t just cultural. It’s schematic. Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, once a Belichick protégé himself, has gradually retooled the defense to mirror Seattle’s 2013–2016 identity…
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From Foxborough roots to Pacific Northwest vibes — the Raiders’ shift toward a culture could fuel their second-half push.tl
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. Reed Hoffmann/AP HENDERSON, Nev….
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The Raiders are shedding their “Patriots West” label and embracing a new identity — “Seattle South,” built on toughness, energy, and belief.tl
The Raiders’ practice field in Henderson, Nevada, has always been loud — but not like this. Gone are the sterile commands and Belichickian silence that once defined drills under the…
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The early buzz is real — CJ Gardner-Johnson’s addition might be the smartest move the Bears have made all offseason.tl
The Bears entered this offseason in a familiar limbo — too talented to be dismissed, too inconsistent to inspire fear. The defense, once the hallmark of Chicago football, ranked near…
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It’s only the beginning, but CJ Gardner-Johnson’s fit in Chicago looks seamless — a signing that could pay off fast.tl
Defensive coordinator Eric Washington, newly promoted from the Bills staff, echoed the sentiment. “You can’t teach edge. You can shape it, you can direct it, but you can’t manufacture it….
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The Bears wanted toughness and leadership — and early thoughts on the CJ Gardner-Johnson signing say they got both in one deal.tl
Those who know him describe two versions of C.J.: the showman and the soul. Off-camera, he’s thoughtful, articulate, even shy. He loves anime, speaks about his mother constantly, and volunteers…
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Early signs are promising — CJ Gardner-Johnson’s energy and swagger might be the missing spark for a Bears defense finding its identity.tl
Ryan Poles’ tenure so far has been pragmatic: draft wisely, spend strategically, avoid impulse. But this signing hints at a subtle philosophical shift — from patient architect to calculated risk-taker….
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