Connor Kurpat

Connor Kurpat

Joined: Apr 21, 2021

I'm a 21-year-old college student at Marist College who was born and raised in Central Jersey. There are few things I love more than writing and talking about sports, especially my favorite teams. If you want to keep up with my work and opinions, be sure to follow me on Twitter @connor_kpat.

DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 20: Josh Jacobs #28 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs against Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos to get into field goal range to an NFL game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on November 20, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Why the Raiders Week 11 win over the Broncos was so important

HENDERSON, NEVADA - JULY 27: General manager Dave Ziegler (L) and owner and managing general partner Mark Davis of the Las Vegas Raiders look on during the team's first fully padded practice during training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on July 27, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders: Potential trade targets before the 2022 NFL Trade Deadline

Sep 18, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is pursued by Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) on a three-yard touchdown run with no time left in regulation at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders vs Cardinals 2022 Week 2: Things we learned

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: A detailed view of an Oakland Raiders helmet prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at RingCentral Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders: Looking at the potential starting OL for 2022 Week 1

Feb 3, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; An image of newly hired Las Vegas Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders: 3 position groups Las Vegas still needs to address

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 15: A general view of the playing field at Allegiant Stadium after a news conference announcing that the enclosed venue will host the 2024 Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on December 15, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

3 reasons why the Raiders will be Super Bowl contenders in 2022

Feb 3, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; An image of newly hired Las Vegas Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders 2022 free agency: 3 players from 2021 to bring back

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 17: New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels stands on the field before their game against the Dallas Cowboys at Gillette Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Raiders: Reasons why Las Vegas will return to the playoffs next season

Dec 17, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A general view of a Las Vegas Raiders helmet at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on the Las Vegas strip. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Las Vegas Raiders: 3 surprise cuts prior to 2022 free agency

Aug 24, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) meets with Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) after the game at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders: 5 free agent WRs to target if they cannot land Davante Adams

Las Vegas Raiders, Derek Carr (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

Raiders need to commit to Derek Carr long-term or move on

GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 18: Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers and Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders chat after the preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 18, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders need to make Davante Adams priority No. 1

Jan 2, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) celebrates the game winning field goal with teammates in the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Las Vegas Raiders beat Colts, keep playoff hopes alive

Nov 1, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) reaches for the snapped ball against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Derek Carr needs to protect the football if the Raiders are to win out

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 20: Josh Jacobs #28 of the Las Vegas Raiders stiff arms Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah #28 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 20, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns: 3 Surprises in Week 15

Dec 17, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A general view of a Las Vegas Raiders helmet at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Las Vegas Raiders: 5 realistic head coaching candidates for 2022