Who will the Raiders Draft in the 2018 NFL Draft? I don’t think the Silver and Black even know. The dynamic between Jon Gruden and Reggie McKenzie is still too new. This is there first draft together and it will be a trial to how they work together and find prospects that fit Gruden’s scheme… Continue reading Who will the Raiders select on Day One of the NFL Draft
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The Raiders already made their big splash
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
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
Raiders offseason 2018: More questions than answers
It’s impossible to predict what Jon Gruden and the Raiders will do this offseason. Insiders or anyone else is claiming they know is fooling themselves. I don’t think Gruden even knows what he’s gonna do. Gruden hasn’t coached a game in nearly a decade. The game has changed exponentially since then. He wouldn’t be smart… Continue reading Raiders offseason 2018: More questions than answers
Gruden Era Can’t Trust the Process
The Oakland Raiders blew up the process by firing Jack Del Rio and hiring Jon Gruden. You don’t hire Gruden from the booth, assemble of group of experienced and expensive assistants and pay Del Rio off to win a Division title. The expectations for Gruden and company is a Super Bowl ASAP. Of course, that… Continue reading Gruden Era Can’t Trust the Process
$100 million later, Jon Gruden is officially official head coach of the Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders officially got their white whale. They gave Jon Gruden $100 million over 10 years so the ESPN commentator would return to the sideline. ruden’s assistants are expected to be heavily compensated as well. Welcome back, Coach Gruden. Let's get to work.#BackInBlack | #RaiderNation Release: https://t.co/uVjOyTLMcj pic.twitter.com/9qJqTc0i8g — Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) January… Continue reading $100 million later, Jon Gruden is officially official head coach of the Oakland Raiders
Raider Nation Rise
If you’re anything like me, than you’re a Los Angeles Raiders fan disappointed you’re not attending the game that is the closest your team has ever been to you in your lifetime. Nonetheless, the Raiders need a win today. It doesn’t matter that a win will earn them a less important draft pick or another… Continue reading Raider Nation Rise