Finally, the Raiders made the playoffs. No hurt quarterback asterisk on this playoff berth. No second-half season collapse derailing a winning season. Vegas finished the season with an OT win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Raiders’ biggest win in 20 years almost resulted in a tie. That would’ve let the Chargers in the playoffs… Continue reading Raiders fans waited for this moment for 20 years
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Is it really different this time?
Raiders Vs Chargers, RIP Madden and More That’s the question Raiders fans ask themselves as they prepare for a division showdown versus the Chargers this week. This particular Chargers-Raiders installment will determine one of the final AFC Wild Card spots. Technically, both teams can get in with a tie or with help from the Steelers… Continue reading Is it really different this time?
TOO MUCH BYE BLUES FOR MORE BAD NEWS
Henry Ruggs, Damon Arnette, Trade Rumors, and what the Raiders need to beat the Giants this week.
Hello Victory Our Old Friend
Right before our season completely bottomed out, the Raiders ended their two-game skid by whooping the Broncos for their first division win. Coach Bisaccia became the first coach to win his debut since Hue Jackson. Lessons From The Donkies We got glimpses of the Ruggs and Carr combo we all dreamed about. Kenyan Drake and Josh… Continue reading Hello Victory Our Old Friend
Talking About Everything But The Broncos
Everybody wants to talk about the Donkeys, the burros. It makes sense since Sundays in the late Summer and Fall are what many in Raider Nation look forward to. Mondays are much better after a victory. It’s been two weeks since we last tasted that sweet smell of victory. Our Raiders lost two straight and… Continue reading Talking About Everything But The Broncos
Keys For Battling The Mack Attack And More From A Weird Week For Raider Nation
Forget about the Raiders and Chargers on Monday Night. It is not worth remembering the poor line play, ineffective running game and our QB falling into old ways. Vegas got 21-0 skunked in the first half after the lightning delay. They came out and made plays but they never really got the offense rolling on… Continue reading Keys For Battling The Mack Attack And More From A Weird Week For Raider Nation
Keys to Blacking Out the Bolts In Prime Time
When the Raiders take on the Chargers tonight, there’s a good reason many anticipate a home game. That’s what Derek Carr called it already and that’s what we’ve experienced each time the Raiders come to Los Angeles. This is the city where they won as the Oakland Raiders won a ring and they are the… Continue reading Keys to Blacking Out the Bolts In Prime Time
No Trap or Revenge Needed in Week 3 Vs Miami
What we learned in the Raiders win over the Steelers, why this ain’t last year and keys to establishing an identity versus the Dolphins in Week Three.
Good, Bad and Other Takeaways Before Steal City.
Good news, the Raiders won their opening matchup versus the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night. It was an official blessing to the Silver and Black’s new home in Vegas. Bad news, Vegas almost didn’t win. Even worse, Denzelle Good went down with a season ending injury. Good suffered the injury in the first game of… Continue reading Good, Bad and Other Takeaways Before Steal City.
2021: Back and More Silver than ever
Last season doesn’t really deserve an exit blog post. That is why you won’t find one on this blog. It’s also cause I’ve spent the last year raising teenagers. Thus, this is probably the least I’ve written about the Raiders over the last five years. Time to make up for lost time before the Raiders… Continue reading 2021: Back and More Silver than ever