Bill Williamson

Joined: Oct 31, 2017

Bill Williamson has been covering the NFL for 21 straight seasons. He has been a newspaper beat writer in four NFL cities and he spent eight years covering the league at ESPN.n He is the host of Locked on Raiders, a daily podcast.

CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 22: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders gives the thumbs up after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 24-17 during a NFL football game at the Dignity Health Park on Sunday, December 22, 2019. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)

AFC West stock watch: Raiders to playoffs?

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Oakland Raiders pumps up the crowd in the second half against the Tennessee Titans at RingCentral Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Chiefs, Raiders have enjoyed tremendous ’19 rookie classes

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 15: Frank Clark #55 of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes the quarterback in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

AFC West stock watch: Frank Clark is showing out for Chiefs

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: The Raiders cauldron burns during the game between the Oakland Raiders and the Tennessee Titans at RingCentral Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

AFC West stock watch: Chiefs win division, Raiders host final game

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 24: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders in action against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets defeated the Raiders 34-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

AFC West stock watch: Chiefs rising, Derek Carr falling

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 07: Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders breaks free to score on an 18-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at RingCentral Coliseum on November 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Raiders won 26-24. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

AFC West stock watch: Chiefs falling, Raiders rolling

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 27: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers drops back to pass during a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 27, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chargers defeated the Bears 17-16. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

AFC West stock watch: Chargers rise, Joe Flacco falls

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on October 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

AFC West stock watch: Patrick Mahomes up, Chargers down

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 13: Running back Carlos Hyde #23 of the Houston Texans rushes up field against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

AFC West stock watch: Chiefs getting gashed, Broncos rising up

Oakland Raiders Josh Jacobs celebrates scoring his side's 1st touchdown with teammates during the NFL International Series match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. (Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images)

AFC West stock watch: Raiders win, Chiefs falling

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 29: Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warms up on the field before the NFL game between the Oakland Raiders and the Indianapolis Colts on September 29, 2019 at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

AFC West stock watch: Raiders rise, Broncos fall hard

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after passing for a touchdown during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs might be unstoppable

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 30: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on December 30, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Hall of Fame voters weigh in on Antonio Brown’s candidacy

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass during the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders at RingCentral Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

AFC West stock watch: Chiefs rise in standings, Chargers fall

JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 08: Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass to Kansas City Chiefs Running Back LeSean McCoy (25) during the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 8, 2019 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

AFC West stock watch: Patrick Mahomes up, Melvin Gordon down

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 9: Al Davis owner of the Oakland Raiders on the field before Super Bowl XI against the Minnesota Vikings at the Rose Bowl on January 9, 1977 in Pasadena, California. The Raiders defeated the Vikings 32-14. (Photo by Focus On Sport/Getty Images)

Raiders prepare for farewell season to spurned Oakland