If you expected a marquee free agency signing or hoped for one like I did, you’re real disappointed with this week’s haul. It’s understandable since the Raiders signed a 33-year-old Jordy Nelson, four defensive starters from non-playoff teams, three reserve skill players you’ve never heard of and a long snapper. This really shouldn’t be surprising… Continue reading The Raiders already made their big splash
Month: March 2018
Free Agency Watch and Wish List
Here is a comprehensive list of how the Raiders should value free agents. Free Agency opens today and these players are grouped by the wave. This isn’t necessarily a ranking so much as it shows what players should be a priority as well as their value to the Raiders. Top Guys These guys will get… Continue reading Free Agency Watch and Wish List
Gruden and McKenzie Free Agency 2018
This year’s free agency is going to be super interesting. Even more interesting than usual given it will give us our first public taste of the Jon Gruden and Reggie McKenzie dynamic. Traditionally, McKenzie and the Raiders sit out the first wave of free agency. Unless, there is a guy RM really wants he usually… Continue reading Gruden and McKenzie Free Agency 2018
Jon Gruden headlines the Combine
Jon Gruden made headlines at the NFL Combine this week. It was largely due to his interview at the NFL Combine. Gruden said he loves Raiders player Michael Crabtree and many more. The new head coach called out other former draft picks like Gareon Conley, Obi Melifonwu and others. He also knocked down GPS and… Continue reading Jon Gruden headlines the Combine
The Marcus Peters Effect
Marcus Peters got traded to the Los Angeles Rams which should make them one of the best defenses in the NFL. For Raiders fans, addition by subtraction is what they say when a three-time pro bowler leaves your division. However, when it is a 25-year-old, Oakland-native traded for a second-rock pick there are some serious… Continue reading The Marcus Peters Effect