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The Las Vegas Raiders have struggled on offense for much of the past two seasons. They will enter this season with their third offensive coordinator in as many seasons.

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How Will Raiders OC Chip Kelly Utilize 12 Personnel Packages?

The Las Vegas Raiders knew that they had to get better on the offensive side of the ball next year. Last season, the offense was bad, and the offensive coordinator position was not good for the Raiders either.

Chip Kelly News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 10

Analyst Speaks on Raiders OC Chip Kelly Changing His Ways

The Las Vegas Raiders did a good job of bringing in Chip Kelly to be their offensive coordinator this offseason. Kelly has been around both in the NFL and college football for a long time.

Chip Kelly News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Ryan Clark Makes Honest Assessment of Raiders OC Chip Kelly Before Training Camp

The Las Vegas Raiders are entering the 2025 NFL season with plenty of moving pieces. New head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek completely revamped the roster this offseason in their first year at the helm.

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How many of these first-year offensive standouts since the 1997 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / July 5

‘He Is Going To Assert Himself’: Raiders Rookie Gets Bold Prediction From NFL Expert

As the 2025 NFL season approaches, expectations are soaring for rookie running back Ashton Jeanty of the Las Vegas Raiders. Following a disappointing season where the Raiders ranked last in rushing yards, the team is banking on Jeanty to revitalize their ground game.

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Who is the longest-tenured coordinator for every NFL franchise?

Here are the longest-tenured offensive or defensive coordinators in every team's history.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 3

The Raiders Hope a Key Offseason Decision Pans Out

The Las Vegas Raiders have more than a few questions heading into the upcoming season. While analyzing the Washington Commanders' upcoming opponents in 2025, Zach Selby noted that one of the most pressing questions the Raiders will face is whether or not Chip Kelly can guide their offense to a productive season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / LAFB Network / July 2

‘He Changed!’ Raiders Turn to ‘Chip 2.0’ For Offensive Overhaul, According To Top NFL Analyst

The Las Vegas Raiders have overhauled their offense in hopes of breaking out of recent mediocrity, and the most significant change came at the top: hiring Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / July 1

Eagles fans are reminded of Chip Kelly's horrific trade that cost him his job

The Chip Kelly era in Philadelphia was a wild ride that Eagles fans would like to forget about. So let's talk about the worst trade he ever made. In the aftermath of the surprising Jalen Ramsey trade that involved three players, CBS Sports writer Jeff Kerr looked at eight of the most shocking player-for-player trades in the NFL since 2000.

Las Vegas Raiders OC Chip Kelly Has High Praise for Tennessee Vol Dont'e Thornton

Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly had some high praise for former Tennessee Vol Dont'e Thornton. The Tennessee Volunteers had a handful of players selected in the 2025 NFL draft and one of them was wide receiver Dont'e Thornton.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 1

Chip Kelly Expected to Have Massive Role for Michael Mayer

The Las Vegas Raiders offense is looking good heading into the 2025 season. The Raiders have done a lot of work on that side of the ball to get things going for next season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 28

Brock Bowers Weighs In on Raiders OC Chip Kelly

The Las Vegas Raiders want to revamp the offense next season. They have changed a lot this offseason to ensure they put their offense in the best position to have a better offense than last season.

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75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms

There are indelible images of certain athletes in specific uniforms. Barry Sanders wearing the Honolulu blue and silver of the Detroit Lions, for example.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 27

Where the Raiders Will Still Need to Prove It

The Las Vegas Raiders upgraded their quarterback earlier this offseason. The addition of Smith gives the Raiders the best quarterback they have had in several years.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / June 27

Chip Kelly ranked surprisingly low on offensive play-callers list

The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping that a new approach is what they need to take the next step back to respectability. Along with new head coach Pete Carroll and a smattering of new players to boost the lineup, the Raiders invested heavily in their offense by hiring former Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 26

Ranking the Raiders' Biggest X-Factor of 2025

The Las Vegas Raiders enter this upcoming season with a renewed sense of hope. Along with the additions of Pete Carroll and several new players who should help them compete, the Raiders also added Chip Kelly as their offensive coordinator.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 24

Is the Raiders Offense a Mystery Heading into Next Season?

The Raiders' offense had to be completely better in 2025 if they want to turn things around and win more games next season. In 2024, the Raiders' offense was a complete no-show, and it was bad and never got better all of last season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 24

Raiders' Chip Kelly Has High Praise for Dont'e Thornton

The Las Vegas Raiders want to get the offense going next season. The Raiders are trying to get it back to where they could attack defenses in every way possible.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / June 23

Two late-round Raiders draft picks pushing for starting gigs

A pair of recent late-round draft picks could work their way into the Raiders starting lineup. Tashan Reed of The Athletic predicts that fourth-round rookie wideout Dont’e Thornton Jr.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 22

Why Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson Loves Chip Kelly's System

The Las Vegas Raiders hired Chip Kelly to be their offensive coordinator in 2025. Kelly took Ohio State’s OC job last season, leading them to a national championship as one of the top offenses in college football.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / June 12

Raiders' comments shift expectations for RB Ashton Jeanty

Jeanty's dual-threat capabilities could mean more snaps.

One of the Raiders' longest-tenured players makes his intentions clear

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / May 31

Chip Kelly sees role in Raiders offense for talented young weapon

Drafted in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, Michael Mayer looked poised to become the tight end of the future for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / May 30

Raiders OC Chip Kelly praises rookie Ashton Jeanty

Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is taking a liking to rookie running back Ashton Jeanty.

Report expands on how Raiders pivoted to Geno Smith after Matthew Stafford pursuit

Raiders could net generational talent as Geno Smith’s heir apparent

Raiders can still connect with AFC team for major offseason move

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NFL News / Yardbarker / May 30

Report expands on how Raiders pivoted to Smith after Stafford pursuit

Report expands on how Raiders pivoted to Geno Smith after Matthew Stafford pursuit

Shortly after the Las Vegas Raiders struck out in their pursuit of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Raiders completed a trade with the Seattle Seahawks for veteran signal-caller Geno Smith.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / May 29

New Las Vegas Raiders OC Chip Kelly Elevating The Team’s Enthusiasm

A surprising but positive development has been the enthusiasm that’s been injected into the Las Vegas Raiders in the early going of offseason activities.