And it's a team that you're going to have to do a good job in all three phases. The Los Angeles Chargers' rivalry with Oakland dates to the 1963 season, when the Raiders defeated the heavily favored Chargers twice, both come-from-behind fourth-quarter victories. They started the season 63, but lost five of their last seven games to finish the season 88 and miss the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. After the 1962 season, Raiders managing general partner F. Wayne Valley hired Al Davis as Raiders head coach and general manager. Some Tampa Bay players claimed that Gruden had given them so much information on Oakland's offense, they knew exactly what plays were being called.[40][41]. For a surprise playoff team a season ago, this was a notable step back, and changes are on the way as a result. Raiders Among Top-Three to Land Free Agent QB Carson Wentz. 2:18. [51] Starting quarterback Carson Palmer was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick and a conditional seventh-round draft pick. McGah, was the trustee. During the team's time in Los Angeles they were the Los Angeles Raiderettes. The Raiders defeated Stabler and the Oilers in the Wild Card game and advanced to the AFC Championship by defeating the Cleveland Browns 1412. Jackson suffered a severe hip and leg injury after a tackle during the game. A jury found in favor of the NFL in 2001, but the verdict was overturned a year later due to alleged juror misconduct. Which team will get the victory? Adelson quickly reached out to the Raiders to discuss the team partnering on the new stadium. [39], Under Callahan, the Raiders finished the 2002 season 115, won their third-straight division title, and clinched the top seed in the playoffs. The club plays its home games at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, and is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada. When the NFL declined to approve the Raiders' move from Oakland to Los Angeles in 1980, the team joined the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission in a lawsuit against the league alleging a violation of antitrust laws. In a move typical of the NFL owners who were frightened by the prospect of competition and continually obstructed the new league, they offered Winter an expansion franchise in the NFL. The Raiders compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) West division. FREE AGENCY . The team's finish to the 2008 season would turn out to match their best since they lost the Super Bowl in the 2002 season. The team defeated the Dolphins 127, ending Miami's winning streak. With a push from Harney, the Raiders were allowed to play their final three 1960 home games at Candlestick. The four most recent contests between the Raiders and Steelers harkened back to the rivalry's history of bitterness and close competition. AFC East . The Raiders awarded him rings for all three of their Super Bowl victories. On July 25, 1966, Davis returned as part-owner of the team. The Raiders acquired all-time leading receiver Jerry Rice prior to the 2001 season. He was the first Raiders defense-oriented head coach since John Madden's retirement after the 1978 season. The Raiders' final campaign of their first run in Oakland of 1981 saw the team fall to a 79 record, failing to make the playoffs following their Super Bowl win. The Raiders managed a 14-game winning streak against the Broncos from 1965 to 1971, which lasted until October 22, 1972, when the Broncos defeated the Raiders 3023. Carbon + $2.00. The Raiders shared the Coliseum with the Oakland Athletics once the A's moved to Oakland from Kansas City in 1968, except for the years the Raiders called Los Angeles home (198294). [105] Members of the Raider Nation who attend home games are known for arriving to the stadium early, tailgating, and dressing up in face masks and black outfits. In response, the Raiders not only became an active partner in an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (who had recently lost the Los Angeles Rams to Anaheim), but filed an antitrust lawsuit of their own. Unique access codes will be sent to Verified Fans who were previously waitlisted for the Las Vegas, NV show during the BeyHive and Citi Verified Fan Presales and Verified Fan Onsale. Control of the franchise was then given to Al's son Mark Davis, with Al's wife Carol maintaining ownership. With significant injuries hampering the team, including the loss of starting quarterback Carr in the second to last regular-season game, they lost to the Texans 2714. The rivalry really kicked off during the teams first playoff meeting at the 1972 AFC divisional round in Pittsburgh. 1:58. [147] In 1986, Davis testified on behalf of the United States Football League in their unsuccessful antitrust lawsuit against the NFL. In the 1975 season opener, the Raiders beat Miami and ended their 31-game home winning streak. In 2018, Thursday games moved to KTVU and KVVU-TV in Oakland and Las Vegas, respectively, formerly airing on either NBC or CBS prior to 2018. In the 2002 season the Raiders defeated the Jets 2620 in December, then defeated them again in the AFC Divisional Playoffs, 3010. The Raiders dominated the Eagles, taking an early 140 lead in the first quarter behind two touchdown passes by Plunkett, including a then-Super Bowl record 80-yard pass and catch to running back Kenny King. On December 13, 2015, the Raiders pulled a huge upset on the Broncos (1512) by a spectacular performance from their defense allowing 4 field goals. Feb 21, 2023. The Las Vegas Raiders have to make a big one regarding the future of their quarterback position during the offseason. The two teams met in a divisional-round playoff game in 2002, which became known as the "Tuck Rule Game". The Raiders' games are broadcast in Las Vegas on CBS affiliate KLAS-TV (channel 8) and in the Bay Area on CBS owned-and-operated station KPIX-TV (channel 5) (when playing an AFC opponent) and on Las Vegas Fox affiliate KVVU-TV (channel 5) and in the Bay Area on Fox owned-and-operated station KTVU (channel 2) (when hosting an NFC opponent), unless there is an NFL blackout locally. Regular price $75.99 Price $68.99. Even worse, another strike cost the NFL one game and prompted them to use substitute players. Matte. The Raiders, who had not made significant changes to Gruden's offensive schemes, were intercepted five times by the Buccaneers en route to a 4821 blowout. Again, the Raiders came up short, as the Steelers won the AFC Championship and then went on to another Super Bowl title. Miami was the lone dissenter. The Raiders jumped out to an early lead and led 160 at halftime. On the field, the team Davis had assembled steadily improved. On December 20, 1969, the Raiders defeated the Oilers 567 in the AFL Division playoff game. Pick winners and explore which games matter most to the Raiders' chances. In return, the Raiders received $8 million and four future draft picks from the Buccaneers (Davis was later quoted as stating that he did not regret the move at all). The city of Oakland was awarded the eighth AFL franchise on January 30, 1960. . The Raiders' rivalry with the Broncos, is considered to be one of the most heated and well-known rivalries in NFL history. Portion of franchise's value attributable to revenue shared among all teams. Arguably the biggest need for Las Vegas is the offensive line. The Raiders defeated and lost to all 31 other NFL teams at the Coliseum at least once. Bill King was the voice of the Raiders from 1966 to 1992, during which time he called approximately 600 games. They then defeated the Steelers 247 in the AFC Championship to advance to their second Super Bowl. Sunday night games are on Las Vegas NBC affiliate KSNV (channel 3) and in the Bay Area on NBC owned-and-operated station KNTV (channel 11). The Broncos reached their first-ever Super Bowl when they defeated the Raiders 2017 in the AFC Championship Game. 0:00. Dallas and Las Vegas combined for 28 penalties and 276 penalty yards, which were season-highs for both teams, according to the Associated Press, in the Raiders' 36-33 overtime win, snapping . Gruden also called then United States Vice President Joe Biden a "nervous clueless pussy. [103] On December 20, 2016, the NFL announced that the Raiders would have seven Pro Bowl selections: Khalil Mack, Derek Carr, Amari Cooper, Donald Penn, Kelechi Osemele, Rodney Hudson and Reggie Nelson. 0:00. The struggle for a quarterback continued in 1992 as the Raiders started two different quarterbacks and stumbled to a 79 record, two other playoff appearances during the 1990s, and finished higher than third place only three times. Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) September 19, 2021 @Raiders via Twitter September 19, 2021, 8:04 PM Sep 19, 2021 at . Rookie wide receiver Amari Cooper fulfilled almost all expectations and Derek Carr continued his improvement at quarterback. [36], On February 18, 2002, the Raiders made a move that involved releasing Gruden from his contract and allowing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to sign him. You May Also Like. Under Madden, the 1969 Raiders won the AFL West Division title for the third consecutive year with a 1211 record. The Raider offense struggled without Gannon, and the Raiders fell 163 to the eventual Super Bowl champion Ravens. Las Vegas Raiders, American professional gridiron football team based in Las Vegas, Nevada, that plays in the National Football League (NFL). The Raiders finished their first campaign with a 68 record, and lost $500,000. They defeated the New York Jets 3824 in the wild card round to advance to face the New England Patriots. Dimopoulos aired a commercial in the Las Vegas media market and on YouTube promoting his law firm, Dimopoulos Injury Law, which featured Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, Vegas Golden Knights . Week 18. [124][125] The Jets edged the Raiders in the final week of the 2001 season 2422 on a last-second John Hall field goal; the Raiders hosted the Jets in the Wild Card round the following Saturday and won 3824. This game, which was the teams' final matchup in Oakland, contributed to the Steelers' late-season collapse and missing the playoffs that year.[121]. The Raiders finished with a 97 record in 1991, but struggled looking for a reliable quarterback and lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wild Card game. After the second incident, Steelers head coach Chuck Noll referred to Atkinson as part of the "criminal element" in the NFL. Steve Dimopoulos, a Las Vegas-based personal injury attorney, filed a federal lawsuit against the NFL and the Las Vegas Raiders after they allegedly threatened "more legal sanctions" over his Super Bowl LVII ad. The Raiders' current odds to win the 2024 Super Bowl stand at . ESPN projects who the Week 1 starter at QB for the Las Vegas Raiders. King died in October 2005 from complications after surgery. [108] In 2010, Davis took part in a documentary for ESPN's 30 for 30 series titled Straight Outta L.A..[109] It mainly focuses on N.W.A and the effect of the Raiders' image on their persona. In the 2012 and 2013 seasons, the team wore black cleats as a tribute to Al Davis. The feud continued into 1987, and Davis retaliated by signing Bo Jackson to essentially replace Allen. The Las Vegas Raiders have their final 53-man roster set for the 2022 regular season. They beat the Dolphins 2826 in the divisional round of the playoffs in a see-saw battle remembered as the "Sea of Hands" game. Nick Mullens helps increase . [143] Just prior to the start of the 2006 NFL season, the Raiders revealed that they had sold 37,000 season tickets, up from 29,000 the previous year. They won their first Super Bowl under head coach John Madden, and their next two with Tom Flores. Alex Murdaugh takes the stand . For other uses, see, Ownership, administration and financial operations. The Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders play on Sunday in an NFL Week 2 game. Personalized plates display the complete plate number regardless of the plate style or background and may contain the letter "0", which is diamond-shaped. In February 2005, a California Court of Appeal unanimously upheld the original verdict. The newly minted Los Angeles Raiders finished the strike-shortened 1982 season 81 to win the AFC West, but lost in the second round of the playoffs to the Jets. Once the consortium of owners was found for the eighth franchise, the team was named the Raiders. 1:37. That season the Raiders achieved a 1031 record and an AFC West title. On September 24, 1961, after the dismissal of Erdelatz, management named Los Angeles native and offensive line coach Marty Feldman as the Raiders head coach. On July 25, 1966, Davis returned as part owner of the team. LAS VEGAS (KLAS) Hotel room prices in Las Vegas were averaging $191.62 in January 32% higher than a year ago and 22.4% higher than pre-pandemic levels of 2019, according to tourism information released on Tuesday. Now, imagine if the Las Vegas Raiders had kept Carr past the February 15 date and tried to trade him with $40.4 million attached to his deal and a no-trade clause. They were established in 1961 as the Oakland Raiderettes. Under Shell, the Raiders lost their first five games in 2006 en route to a 214 record, the team's worst since 1962. The receiver crashed his Corvette into a Toyota RAV4 at high speed in Las Vegas, killing a 23 . [91] After a few days of being the butt of local jokes (and accusations that the contest was fixed, as Chet Soda was fairly well known within the Oakland business community for calling his acquaintances "seor"), the fledgling team (and its owners) changed the team's name nine days later[92] to the Oakland Raiders, which had finished third in the naming contest. From 1973 through 1977, the Raiders reached the conference championship every year. The parent company of Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air was acknowledged as the name sponsor for the $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat indoor stadium at a topping-out event Monday. After a 412 season and a second consecutive last-place finish, Turner was fired as head coach. So Las Vegas would have had Brady and Gronk the year that the Bucs won the Super Bowl except Gruden blew the deal up." Earlier this month, Raiders tight end Darren Waller also confirmed the rumor. The team continued to provide the financial information to the younger McGah as a courtesy, though it was under no obligation to do so. 1:28. Dimopoulos aired a commercial in the Las Vegas media market and on YouTube promoting his law firm, Dimopoulos Injury Law, which featured Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, Vegas Golden Knights . Following Davis's death during the 2011 season, new owners Carol and Mark Davis decided to take the franchise in a drastically different direction by hiring a general manager. Oakland finished the 2004 season 511, with only one divisional win (a one-point victory over the Broncos in Denver). Las Vegas Raiders General Manager Dave Ziegler is in his second offseason with the team. Shanahan coached the Raiders before being fired just four games into the 1989 season, which has only served to intensify this rivalry. As early as 1986, Davis sought to abandon the Coliseum in favor of a more modern stadium. [71] Only the Miami Dolphins dissented the proposed move. Callahan's second season as head coach was considerably less successful. After 10 consecutive winning seasons and one Super Bowl championship, John Madden left coaching in 1979 to pursue a career as a television football commentator. He also stated that players who protest the National Anthem should be "fired," specifically referring to former 49ers safety Eric Reid. The Raiders, led by two Napoleon McCallum rushing touchdowns took a halftime lead, but could only manage six points in the second half losing to the Bills again 2923. [89] Ziegler was previously the director of player personnel for the New England Patriots and served in the Patriots scouting department from 2013 to 2021. After the conclusion of the first season Soda dropped out of the partnership, and on January 17, 1961, Valley, McGah and Osborne bought out the remaining four general partners. The first post-merger season saw the Raiders win the AFC West with an 842 record and advance to the conference championship, where they lost to the Baltimore Colts. The Las Vegas Raiders step onto the field holding a record of 2-5 this year. With free agency around the corner, a vacant spot at the starting quarterback spot, and the NFL Draft . The teams of the 1970s were thoroughly dominant teams, with eight Hall of Fame inductees on the roster and a Hall of Fame coach in John Madden. Portion of franchise's value attributable to its city and market size. The Las Vegas Raiderettes are the cheerleading squad for the Las Vegas Raiders. After two more losing seasons (79 in 1996 and 412 in 1997) under White and his successor, Joe Bugel, Davis selected a new head coach from outside the Raiders organization for only the second time when he hired Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Jon Gruden. Having enjoyed a successful collegiate coaching career as an assistant coach at Navy during the 1950s, San Francisco native Eddie Erdelatz was hired as the Raiders' first head coach. On March 27, 2017, NFL team owners voted nearly unanimously to approve the Raiders' application to relocate to Las Vegas. When the two teams met in the 1976 season opener, Atkinson again hit Swann, this time with a forearm to the head, causing yet another concussion. The Raiders showed great improvement in Del Rio's first season, improving upon their three-win 2014 season, going 79 in the 2015 season. Traditionally, Monday night games airing on ESPN would air on ABC affiliates KTNV-TV (channel 13) in Las Vegas and KGO-TV (channel 7) in Oakland. The Raiders' total is of 30 Hall of Famers.[153]. Unlike his father, Mark mostly leaves on-field matters to the football operations staff. In addition, they could not play interconference home games at the same time or network as the 49ers. Ships Free. The move, which required three-fourths approval by league owners, was defeated 220 (with five owners abstaining). Despite having one of the best defenses, Oakland's offense struggled greatly, scoring just 168 points (fewest in franchise history) and allowing a league-high 72 sacks. The Raiders have had 17 former players who have been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as well as two former coaches and Al Davis. $13999 Save $27.99. It is King's radio audio heard on most of the NFL Films highlight footage of the Raiders. BALCO marketed tetrahydrogestrinone ("the Clear"), a then-undetected, performance-enhancing steroid developed by chemist Patrick Arnold. The Raiders wore their white jerseys at home for the first time in their history on September 28, 2008, against the San Diego Chargers. Although the team has regularly sold out since 2013, the team ranked in the bottom three in league attendance from 2003 to 2005, and failed to sell out a majority of their home games. The team's first three years of operation (19601962) were marred by poor performance, financial difficulties, and spotty attendance. Dallas Cowboys Reversible Poly Twill Hooded Jacket - Navy/Gray. Hall of Famers who spent only a minor portion of their career with the Raiders are listed in normal font. In 1990 Shell led the Raiders to a 124 record. 1 overall pick, despite a strong objection from Kiffin. A win over the Broncos in the wild card game means a rematch against the Bills for the right to go to the AFC Championship game. Many Raider players, such as punter Shane Lechler, were upset with the decision. Games are broadcast on radio stations in Nevada, California, Oregon, Colorado, Hawaii, and Arkansas. After beating the Jets and Titans by large margins in the playoffs, the Raiders made their fifth Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XXXVII. The Raiders finished 412 and in last place in the AFC West for the first time since 2014. A press conference was held on January 18, 2011, to formally introduce Jackson as the next Raiders head coach, the fifth in just seven years. [61], In late January 2016 billionaire Sheldon Adelson, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation casino empire, proposed a new domed stadium in Las Vegas to potentially house the University of Nevada, Las Vegas football team and a possible NFL team. In the 2013 off-season, the Raiders began making major roster moves. Led by veteran quarterback Rich Gannon (MVP), Oakland won their first division title since 1990, and advanced to the AFC Championship, where Gannon was hurt when sacked by Baltimore Ravens' lineman Tony Siragusa. [116] In 2020, a deal was signed with Lotus Broadcasting to make KOMP the Raiders flagship station and re-brand KBAD to KRLV Raider Nation Radio.[117]. [100], No changes to uniforms or logos were made during the team's move to Las Vegas, aside from changing "OAKLAND" to "LAS VEGAS" on various wordmark logos.[101]. USA TODAY. The Raiders would not beat New England again until 2022, after they relocated to Las Vegas, with a failed lateral pass play by New England at the end of regulation resulting in a walkoff touchdown and a 30-24 win for the Raiders. The Raiders named Green Bay Packers director of football operations Reggie McKenzie as the team's first general manager since Al Davis on January 6, 2012.[50]. Which team will get the victory? On October 24, 2010, the Raiders beat the Broncos (5914), giving the Raiders the most points scored in a game in the team's history. Las Vegas Raiders Poly Twill Varsity Jacket - Black. Check out these NFL Week 2 picks and predictions for the game, which . Davis insisted the club his father, Hall of Fame owner Al Davis, built into a champion in Oakland and Los Angeles should still be considered a part of the Bay Area community. I stand up here and, you know . [17] They then lost the AFC Championship to the Steelers, who went on to win the Super Bowl. As a result, fewer than 31,000 PSLs were sold for a stadium that holds twice that number. On January 17, 2011, it was announced that offensive coordinator Hue Jackson was going to be the next Raiders head coach. 3 days. [110] In 2012, Ice Cube wrote another song for the Raiders as part of Pepsi's NFL Anthems campaign, "Come and Get It". Tuesday, the Las Vegas Raiders released the nine-year veteran and four-time Pro Bowler, who is . Harney was the builder of San Francisco's Candlestick Park, built on a bleak parcel of land he owned; to date, the road leading to the stadium is known as Harney Way. In announcing the move, Al Davis said that firing Shell in 1995 had been a mistake. In 1976 Valley sold his interest in the team. In January 1981 the Chargers hosted their first AFC title against the Raiders. In 1967, after several years of improvement, the Raiders reached the postseason for the first time. The regular season runs from the home opener on September 1. Cristian Echeverria is the Spanish-language play-by-play announcer with Harry Ruiz doing commentary.[113]. During the early 1960s, John Madden was a defensive assistant coach at San Diego State University under SDSU head coach Don Coryell. On January 22, 2020, it was announced that the Raiders had relocated to Las Vegas. In September 2009, Ice Cube recorded a song for the Raiders named "Raider Nation". [69] The vote for the team's relocation took place on March 27, 2017,[70] and the NFL approved the Raiders' relocation to Las Vegas by a 311 vote. They would produce an identical record in 2009; the season was somewhat ameliorated by the fact that four of the Raiders' five wins were against opponents with above .500 records. The Raiders' fortunes declined after that, and from 1986 to 1989, they finished no better than 88 and posted consecutive losing seasons for the first time since 196162. The Raiders went on to a 389 victory and their third NFL championship. A league investigation in 2021 revealed that Gruden had used racist, misogynistic, and homophobic language in emails in 2011 while working for ESPN. Viewed by many as the "villains" of the NFL because of their . "Commitment to Excellence" comes from a quote from Vince Lombardi, "The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. The recovery would assuredly have led to a Raiders victory, as the Raiders would have a first down with 1:43 remaining and the Patriots had no more time outs); the play was reviewed and determined to be an incomplete pass (it was ruled that Brady had pump-faked and then had not yet "tucked" the ball into his body, which, by rule, cannot result in a fumble, was instead an incomplete passthough this explanation was not given on the field, but after the NFL season had ended). In 1974 Oakland had a 122 regular season, which included a nine-game winning streak. McGah, a supporter of Davis, signed the agreement. Stadium11 $679M. After a weak 510 finish, Tom Flores moved to the front office and was replaced by Denver Broncos offensive assistant coach Mike Shanahan. They would go on to win 2710, winning their second Super Bowl and becoming the first team to ever win the Super Bowl after getting into the playoffs as the wild card team. Several members of the McGah family filed suit against Davis in October 2003, alleging mismanagement of the team by Davis. [44] They settled for a wild card, beating the Colts in the second-longest overtime game in NFL history and which featured the Ghost to the Post. The Raider Nation is also known for the Black Hole, originally a specific area of the Coliseum (sections 104107) frequented by the team's rowdiest and most fervent fans from 1995 until 2019. The Las Vegas Raiders are currently without a starting quarterback and are in a place of flux and transition, and Coach Josh McDaniels spoke about it moments ago. 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While based in Los Angeles, the team hosted New England in the divisional round of the playoffs in 1986. "[140] Al and Carol's son, Mark, inherited his father's old post as managing general partner and serves as operating head of the franchise. Oakland finished 412, which was their worst showing since 1997. In an effort to bolster their offense, in early 2005 the Raiders acquired Pro Bowl wide receiver Randy Moss via trade with the Minnesota Vikings, and signed free agent running back Lamont Jordan of the New York Jets. While performing a stand-up show in . As mentioned earlier, the Raiders and Los Angeles Rams had a rivalry during the 13 years both teams shared the Los Angeles market. On January 22, 2007, the team announced the hiring of 31-year-old USC offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin, the youngest coach in franchise history and the youngest coach in the NFL. From October 16 through December, the Raiders were coached by Oklahoma native and former assistant coach Red Conkright. [45] The Raiders also earned the right to the first overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft for the first time since 1962, by virtue of having the league's worst record.[46]. Tom Cable was named as Kiffin's interim replacement, and subsequently signed as the 17th head coach of the Raiders on February 3, 2009. The Pittsburgh Steelers' rivalry with the Raiders has historically been very tight; as of the 2018 season the Raiders lead the regular-season series 13 wins to 10, and their playoff rivalry is tied 33. [150], In 1996 the team sued the NFL in Santa Clara County, in a lawsuit that ultimately included 22 separate causes of action. NFL Schedule Release: Las Vegas Raiders 2022/2023 Home Opener. 10. [79] One of the first major moves of the second Gruden era was a blockbuster trade that sent Khalil Mack who was holding out for a new contract to the Chicago Bears for two first-round draft picks, and later sent Amari Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys for another first-round draft pick. [106][107], Al Davis created the phrase Raider Nation in 1968. At the time, Oakland seemed an unlikely venue for a professional football team. On November 2, 2005, a settlement was announced, part of which was the abolishment of PSLs as of the 2006 season. The Chiefs lead the overall series 71542, and are the only team in the AFC West that the Raiders have a losing record against. At 33, he was the youngest person in professional football history to hold the positions. Founded on January 30, 1960, and originally based in Oakland, California, the Raiders played their first regular season game on September 11, 1960, as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL). Carr was given control early as he was chosen as the starter for the opener of the 2014 season. The team was almost chosen under the nickname "Seors" when established, as close to the team sporting the "Oakland Seors" team name is the original idea of the orange and black team theme colors, that were discontinued as well. The Raiders filed paperwork with the NFL on January 19, 2017, to relocate the club from Oakland to Las Vegas, Nevada by the 2020 season. Jackson was forced to quit football as a result of the injury, although surgery allowed him to continue playing baseball until he retired in 1994.