Hondo Carpenter

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Hondo S. Carpenter Sr. is an award-winning sports journalist with decades of experience. He serves as the Senior Writer for NFL and College sports, and is the beat writer covering the Las Vegas Raiders. Additionally, he is the editor and publisher for several sites On SI. Carpenter is a member of the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA), the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), and the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).

Raiders QB Kirk Cousins is preparing to face the 49ers this weekend, with a long history with the Shanahan family.

Fernando Mendoza hasn't started a game, as planned, but was working out today ahead of the 49ers this weekend with the same intensity.

Klint Kubiak will be facing his brother, 49ers OC Klay, this weekend.

Raiders 2026: Insider report card—expert analysis on the NFL trade deadline and what league insiders are saying about Vegas’s next move.

Hondo breaks down the Raiders’ biggest wins, biggest disappointments, and glaring concerns in his latest report card.

The Las Vegas Raiders' first-year coach Klint Kubiak has been sensational in his handling of the Silver and Black.

Raiders 2026: Insider analysis—discover the overlooked story shaping Vegas’s season and why it could be the key to their success.

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.

The Raiders showed resilience against the Jets, refusing to back down as their rebuilding effort delivered another revealing performance.

Raiders 2026: Insider analysis—Vegas has found an unexpected “dog” who won’t back down, energizing the team with grit and determination.

Raiders QB Kirk Cousins sets the tone with a detail-driven leadership style, showing teammates what it means to lead by example.

Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak New York Jets week.

Raiders coaches aren't sugarcoating their assessment of the team, offering a blunt look at what's working and what needs to improve.

Raiders 2026: Insider analysis—despite poor play vs. the Rams, key progress remains for Vegas as the team continues to build momentum.

Las Vegas Raiders superstar DE Maxx Crosby isn't asking the Raiders to trade him, and the team isn't actively shopping him.

Expert analysis on the Las Vegas Raiders' rebuild, playoff push, and the crucial moves ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

GM Report

NFL executives share their take on why the Raiders and GM John Spytek passed on a trade opportunity and what it means for Las Vegas.

Raiders GM Spytek surprises Las Vegas with a bold personnel move, shaking up the team’s roster ahead of a crucial stretch.

Las Vegas Raiders OL Trey Zuhn III and Tyler Linderbaum.

Raiders fans want answers as the offensive line struggles. Hondo breaks down Las Vegas's biggest concerns and what needs to change.

Hondo Carpenter

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Hondo's Raiders Musings: Silver and Black Locked in and Focused

Upon Further Review: Grading Every Raiders Rookie Draft Pick

3 Key Insights From NFL Sources on How Raiders Can Beat 49ers

Hondo's Mailbag: Raiders Fans’ Demands Are Simple and Legitimate

Raiders NFL Trade Deadline: What League Insiders Are Saying

Hondo’s Raiders Report Card: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

The Biggest 2026 Raiders Story Everyone Is Overlooking

Winners & Losers: Resilient Raiders Refuse To Lose vs. Jets

Raiders Have Found an Unexpected Dog Who Won’t Back Down

Raiders’ Kirk Cousins Leads From the Front With Detailed Approach

Raiders Coaches Deliver Blunt Assessment of the Team

Two Things Can Be True: Raiders’ Poor Play Didn’t Erase Progress

Hondo's Raiders Musings: Rebuild, Playoff Push & Trade Deadline

NFL Execs React: Raiders, Spytek Pass on Trade Opportunity

Raiders GM John Spytek Surprises With Bold Roster Move

Hondo’s Mailbag: Raiders Fans Demand Answers on Struggling OL