The Las Vegas Raiders were supposed to be a lot of things during the 2025 NFL season. An improved offense for one, a bend-don't-break defense for another, maybe a better rushing team or even formidable at getting after the passer. Unfortunately, none of these things has come to fruition.
After an offseason full of change, optimism and seemingly, ingenuity, the new-look Raiders had high expectations. Even perceived busts like Tyree Wilson, Michael Mayer or Tre Tucker were going to get life breathed into them by new head coach Pete Carroll, but that hasn't happened, at least not entirely.