The late Kenny Stabler finally got into the Pro Football Hall of Fame via video by his Hall of Fame coach John Madden. It took stabler 27 years to enter the HOF, but his coach Madden has always said he would take Stabler over any quarterback for one game winning drive. The Snake helped the… Continue reading Raiders’ Ken Stabler finally gets into Hall of Fame
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Oakland Raiders three keys for the Playoffs
The Oakland Raiders have steadily become everyone’s favorite cinderella pick for the playoffs. This should come as no surprise. Teams in the AFC West took a step back. The Denver Broncos lost key players from their Super Bowl run including QB Peyton Manning. Don’t forget the Kansas City Chiefs lost their best corner, Sean Smith,… Continue reading Oakland Raiders three keys for the Playoffs
Raiders Rants: Gabe Jackson, Jack Del Rio, David Amerson, and receivers
Gabe Jackson CBSSports.com’s Pete Prisco ranked the most underrated player on each team. Jackson earned the recognition for the Raiders. Prisco wrote that he gives the Raiders a nice guard tandem with Kelechi Osemele. My Take: I’ve said this since the Raiders drafted Jackson. He should transition to the right side well this year. Jack Del… Continue reading Raiders Rants: Gabe Jackson, Jack Del Rio, David Amerson, and receivers
Raiders Rants: DeAndre Washington, Michael Crabtree & Las Vegas
More updates on the latest headlines from the Oakland Raiders. DeAndre Washington Apparently, the Raiders see rookie DeAndre Washington as a potential starter. OC Bill Musgrave complimented his work ethic and said he earned reps with the first team. CBS Sports reports that Washington is a lot like starter Latavius Murray. He is also a… Continue reading Raiders Rants: DeAndre Washington, Michael Crabtree & Las Vegas
Raiders Rants: D.J. Hayden, Mario Edwards, Karl Joseph, Matt McGloin & more
The Oakland Raiders finished minicamp a couple of weeks ago. Here is my take on the biggest headlines since then. Matt McGloin Raiders QB Matt McGloin started minicamp as the No. 3 quarterback, behind Connor Cook. My Take: It should not come as a surprise. McGloin was drafted by the previous regime. He is a… Continue reading Raiders Rants: D.J. Hayden, Mario Edwards, Karl Joseph, Matt McGloin & more
Raiders Rants: Sean Smith, Jack Del Rio and John Madden
Check out the latest headlines and notes with my take on the news and issues facing the Oakland Raiders. Sean Smith Earlier this week, Sean Smith spoke to the media about the Raiders secondary reinventing itself. Smith said, David Amerson has impressed him with his size and athleticism. As for DJ Hayden, Smith said he… Continue reading Raiders Rants: Sean Smith, Jack Del Rio and John Madden
Social Media from OTA
The Oakland Raiders showed up for organized team activities. Many key players spent the time rehabbing injuries. Mark Davis spent the first day at Spring Meetings addressing Las vegas concerns. Free Agents talked about their leadership roles. Ultimately, the team hit the field in shells for 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 drills. Rather than bore you with… Continue reading Social Media from OTA
2016 Minicamp Quick Updates
The Oakland Raiders wrapped up minicamp this past weekend. Here is what you need to know from the three-day event. 17 undrafted free agents and 20 try-out players participated in the event, as well as some of the Raiders drafted rookies. Jihad Ward All reports indicate that Ward is as good as advertised. He was… Continue reading 2016 Minicamp Quick Updates
Reviewing the Oakland Raiders NFL Draft
The Oakland Raiders entered the draft with most of their starters set, but glaring needs for depth across the roster. How did they do with their picks? Why did they make the selections that they did? Jack Del Rio and Reggie McKenzie shared insights onto their picks. As a bonus, I’ve also recapped my… Continue reading Reviewing the Oakland Raiders NFL Draft
Don’t sleep on DJ Hayden, just yet
DJ Hayden joined many of his 2013 NFL Draft Class peers as potential 2016 free agents because the Oakland Raiders decided not to pick up his fifth-year option. There were many others in his class that suffered the same outcome. Some Raiders fans already expressed relief that the team will eventually move on from the… Continue reading Don’t sleep on DJ Hayden, just yet