Antonio Brown ain’t walking through that door. Neither is Rich Gannon, Jerry Rice or any Raiders great. The only thing that will change the Raiders season is already in the locker room. Jalen Ramsey ain’t the answer either. The Raiders have already invested too many high draft picks in the secondary over the past four… Continue reading A trade doesn’t answer the Raiders problems and keys versus Vikings
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Lessons from the collapse to the Chiefs
What did we learn from the Raiders collapse versus the Chiefs in a 28-10 loss despite the Raiders early loss? First, the Chiefs are again the class of the AFC West still. Oakland looked like they could be sneaky good when they were up 10-0 early versus their rivals. Then, the Chiefs turned it on… Continue reading Lessons from the collapse to the Chiefs
Forget AB, for Oakland’s Sake and more game notes Week One 2019
Week One is upon us and Antonio Brown is behind us. The entire, short-lived Antonio Brown situation was nightmare for the Silver and Black. However, the biggest loser in the entire situation is Oakland. Without Brown, the Raiders are that much less talented and that much harder to support in their future ex-home city. Oakland… Continue reading Forget AB, for Oakland’s Sake and more game notes Week One 2019
2019 Raiders Draft Notes from Petty Pete
All bets are off this year for the Raiders draft. No one can really accurately predict what will happen since this is Mike Mayock’s first draft with skin in the game. Not to mention, the Silver and Black and Jon Gruden are always a wildcard. Here’s what I’m expecting from the Raiders draft. A trade… Continue reading 2019 Raiders Draft Notes from Petty Pete
Super Bowl LIII and more reasons to be Petty
it’s been awhile since I checked in. Let’s be honest, the Raiders haven’t given me much to talk about outside of some quotes from our coach and new GM. Nonetheless, Raiders fans like myself will once again spitefully watch and binge drink to the Patriots playing in the Super Bowl. This year is even more… Continue reading Super Bowl LIII and more reasons to be Petty
Petty Pete’s thoughts on Steelers win, McKenzie, stadium woes and this week
They say trauma is passed down. If you’re a Raiders fan, you know this by your hate for the Steelers. Unless you read up or watch ESPN classic, you might not know why. Once upon a time, the Raiders and Steelers has battles in the playoffs. They were physical teams who hit each other and… Continue reading Petty Pete’s thoughts on Steelers win, McKenzie, stadium woes and this week
A win and more draft busting
Last week the Oakland Raiders beat the Arizona Cardinals in a close game. Nothing to boast about considering the Cardinals started a rookie QB who the Raiders basically traded to Arizona for nothing. Still, Oakland’s defense made enough plays to win the game. Of course, that cost the Raiders in the race for the No.… Continue reading A win and more draft busting
Are the Raiders the Worst in the NFL? Battle of the Bay, no trades before Halloween and more
I can’t believe I’m happy to say that we competed versus the Indianapolis Colts last week. It’s truth though. Last Sunday was the first week I enjoyed watching the 2018 Raiders. Their adjustments and talent weren’t great, sure, but I finally saw young players like Gareon Conley and Karl Joseph playing. Were they great? No,… Continue reading Are the Raiders the Worst in the NFL? Battle of the Bay, no trades before Halloween and more
Bye Week Blues: Coop Gone and More
Listen, it’s been a couple of weeks since I have written here. How can you blame me? What should I say after our season’s first win came in OT of a toilet bowl versus the Browns? Or after that embarrassment to the Chargers in a defacto home game? Or that ass whooping in a London… Continue reading Bye Week Blues: Coop Gone and More
Petty Pete’s Points: Hue’s Revenge and more thoughts headed into Week Four
Once again, the Raiders are headed into a must win and they couldn’t have a more ironic game. The Browns come into town giving Baker Mayfield his first NFL Start. Hue Jackson also returns to Oakland riding the high of his first win in damn near two years. Moreover, Hue returns to the team that… Continue reading Petty Pete’s Points: Hue’s Revenge and more thoughts headed into Week Four