Alright, so Mark Davis, the owner of the Raiders, has been keeping busy during this offseason. The team made some big moves by bringing in Pete Carroll as the new coach and John Spytek as the general manager. But that’s not all – they also added Tom Brady, Tom Wagner, Egon Durban, and Michael Meldman to the ownership group. It’s definitely shaping up to be an interesting season for the Raiders.
On the field, the Raiders traded for Geno Smith as their new quarterback and drafted Ashton Jeanty from Boise State with the sixth overall pick. With Chip Kelly as the new coordinator, the offense is expected to have a different look than last year, where they struggled to put up points. Davis recently sat down with the Las Vegas Review-Journal to talk about the offseason and share his thoughts on the team’s direction.
When asked about the confidence people have in the team’s changes, Davis mentioned that he doesn’t pay much attention to what others think. He did mention a sense of confidence within the organization, which is always a good sign. Working with Carroll and Spytek has been a positive experience for Davis, who has high hopes for the new additions. Watching their first draft together was exciting, and Davis believes they have some promising young players on board.
Jeanty, the standout running back from Boise State, has caught Davis’s eye, and he’s optimistic about his potential. The addition of Brady to the ownership group has had a positive impact, according to Davis, who sees a clear vision for the team moving forward. Bringing in Wagner, Durban, and Meldman was all about building a strong business infrastructure off the field. As for building a local fan base in Las Vegas, Davis acknowledges that it will take time but is confident in the team’s ability to connect with the community.
Looking ahead, Davis is excited about the possibility of bringing the Super Bowl back to Las Vegas. He believes that the city has everything needed to host a successful event and showcase all that Vegas has to offer. With all the events and parties surrounding the game, Las Vegas seems like the perfect spot for the Super Bowl. Overall, it’s shaping up to be an interesting season for the Raiders, and Davis is looking forward to seeing how the team performs on the field.
