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Michigan defensive back DJ Turner II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Acing combine tests doesn't necessarily foretell NFL stardom

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 06, 2023 06:17 PM EST

Michigan defensive back DJ Turner II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Turner takes lead with 4.26-second 40 at NFL combine

By Michael Marot Mar. 03, 2023 06:59 PM EST

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce, center, is brought down by Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kendal Vickers (95), linebacker Divine Deablo (5) and others during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders focus on coaches' grades rather than other resources

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 26, 2022 08:54 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams, left, scores a touchdown against Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Raiders confident target distribution will balance out

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 14, 2022 08:15 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams, left, scores a touchdown against Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Adams' strong debut not enough for Raiders in opener

By Josh Dubow Sep. 12, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tanner Muse (55) knocks down a pass thrown by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Third-string QB Peterman leads Vegas 20-7 over Seattle

W.g. Ramirez Aug. 15, 2021 12:17 AM EDT