Silver Minings: Raiders’ gear is everywhere

Many states rock with the Raider Nation

It’s always fun to explore the true monster presence that is the Raider Nation.

Raider Nation is everywhere

One of the truly unique aspects of Raiders fans is that they are not a regionally-set fan base. They don’t just belong to California and Nevada. Again, they’re everywhere.

A recent study by sports apparel company Lids shows that. The Raiders are the top selling NFL team in franchise gear in six states. They are: Nevada, New Mexico, Montana, South Dakota, Utah and Alabama.

We’re no geography majors, but that represents a pretty wide range of the country.

Kudos to you, Raider Nation and keep representing.

• In other Raiders’ news:
• Cornerback coming in the first round? This NFL.com mock draft says so.
• Top free agents fits: ESPN has the best free agency fits as free agency looms in less than three weeks.
• QB plan: Here is a look at how Antonio Pierce is going back the plan to get a new quarterback.