Those two decisions have done a couple things, however. It has sped up the rebuild, but also opened a window to contend that doesn't line up with the roster. Carroll is 73 and Smith is 34, which likely means they aren't long-term solutions for the silver and black.

The Raiders family is a real thing. Sometimes it's a literal thing. Thursday the Raiders signed TE Qadir Ismail. And if that name sounds familiar to you, it should. He is the son of former NFL receiver Qadry Ismail and nephew of Raiders legend Raghib "Rocket" Ismail.

Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou is one of the players being projected to Vegas with the No. 6 overall pick by NFL mock drafts.