Mike Mayock

Latest Stories

An image of Alabama tackle Alex Leatherwood is displayed on stage after he was chosen by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 17th pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Raiders focus on defense, offensive lines in NFL draft

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock stands on the field before the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. The Raiders spent the start of free agency dismantling their expensive offensive line, trading away three highly paid starters for mid-round picks. While most outsiders viewed the moves to deal Rodney Hudson, Gabe Jackson and Trent Brown as a setback for the Raiders, Mayock sees opportunity ahead for line coach Tom Cable to build around young players like Kolton Miller and Andre James. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Raiders GM ‘energized’ by changes on offensive line

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) protects a gap in the offensive line during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Oakland, Calif. Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock says the “jury is still out” on whether highly paid right tackle Trent Brown will be back in 2021 after being limited by injuries in his first two seasons with the team. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)

Raiders GM Mike Mayock: ‘Jury is still out’ on Trent Brown

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock stands with coach Jon Gruden before the team's NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Mayock's first rookie class as general manager of the Raiders was an extremely productive one. Whether this year's class can perform in similar fashion could help determine whether the Raiders can be a playoff contender in the AFC in their first season in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

Raiders bring back T Sam Young, place LB Tanner Muse on IR

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock stands with coach Jon Gruden before the team's NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Mayock's first rookie class as general manager of the Raiders was an extremely productive one. Whether this year's class can perform in similar fashion could help determine whether the Raiders can be a playoff contender in the AFC in their first season in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

Mayock preaches patience for Raiders rookies

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Henry Ruggs III, center, gets ready to put on a Las Vegas Raiders cap after being selected by the team in the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (NFL via AP)

Broncos, Raiders, Chargers add speed to try to catch Chiefs

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Raiders get QB Derek Carr playmakers in draft

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs (11) runs in for a touchdown on a pass reception against Southern Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Los Angeles Raiders selected Ruggs in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

Raiders draft WR Henry Ruggs 12th, Damon Arnette 19th

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs (11) runs in for a touchdown on a pass reception against Southern Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Raiders have the 12th and 19th picks in the NFL draft thanks to the 2018 trade that sent star pass rusher Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears. Several receivers are projected to go in the first round. Ruggs and Oklahoma's CeeDee Lamb are considered by many analysts to be the best of the bunch. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

Raiders quest for No. 1 receiver could be filled in draft

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Free agency spree sets stage for Raiders draft

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders' Antonio Brown walks off the field after NFL football practice in Alameda, Calif. Star receiver Antonio Brown is not with the Oakland Raiders four days before the season opener amid reports he could be suspended over a confrontation with general manager Mike Mayock.Mayock issued a brief statement at the beginning of practice Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, saying that Brown wasn't at the Raiders facility and won't be practicing a day after Brown posted a letter from the GM on social media detailing nearly $54,000 in fines. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Antonio Brown returns to Raiders, plans to play opener

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 11, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock speaks during a news conference at the team's NFL football facility in Alameda, Calif. Star receiver Antonio Brown is not with the Oakland Raiders four days before the season opener amid reports he could be suspended over a confrontation with general manager Mike Mayock. Mayock issued a brief statement at the beginning of practice Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, saying that Brown wasn't at the Raiders facility and won't be practicing a day after Brown posted a letter from the GM on social media detailing nearly $54,000 in fines.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Antonio Brown not with Raiders amid reports of suspension

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) puts on his helmet prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

AP Source: Brown takes part in meetings with Raiders

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, file photo, Mike Mayock, left, speaks as Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden listens at a news conference announcing Mayock as the general manager at the team's headquarters in Oakland, Calif. Mayock knows he will be highly scrutinized with three first-round picks thanks to Gruden's much-criticized trades. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Mayock feels ownership over 1st draft as Raiders GM

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Raiders wheel and deal then draft Clemson cornerback Mullen

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock speaks during an NFL football news conference in Alameda, Calif., Thursday, April 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Mike Mayock takes center stage for 1st draft as Raiders GM

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown, center, holds his jersey beside coach Jon Gruden, left, and general manager Mike Mayock during an NFL football news conference Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Alameda, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Vegas-bound Raiders spending big for final season in Oakland

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2015 file photo, NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock talks with reporters during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Oakland Raiders have hired Mayock as their new general manager. A person familiar with the move confirmed the decision to bring Mayock aboard alongside coach Jon Gruden. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the hiring hadn't been announced. ESPN first reported the move. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)

Raiders hire draft analyst Mike Mayock as general manager

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2017, file photo, Southern California quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass with teammates providing blocking against Ohio State during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas. Every quarterback prospect in the upcoming NFL draft has a major flaw or drawback that keeps them from being the consensus best one of the bunch. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File) **FILE**

NFL Draft may be deep at quarterback, but no consensus top pick

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Central Florida linebacker Shaq Griffin runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Fitzpatrick’s skills may force NFL teams to rethink position

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press