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
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Petty Pete’s thoughts before Week Three
I wasn’t always this petty. I didn’t always attack the Raiders. I didn’t always make jokes about being a Rams or Chargers fan. Scroll through my archive. You’ll find some combination of objective optimism and standom. I always found a way to believe the Raiders could find a way to win no matter how obviously… Continue reading Petty Pete’s thoughts before Week Three
Goodbye to Khalil Mack + Raiders versus Rams
Imagine going off the grid and coming back to a bunch of text messages, group chats and push alerts saying the unthinkable was done. That’s exactly how I found out Khalil Mack was traded and I still can’t believe it. Seeing Mack in a Bears uniform felt like a slap in my face each time.… Continue reading Goodbye to Khalil Mack + Raiders versus Rams
Five Questions headed into the final preseason game
Questions ahead of the Raiders final preseason game of the season versus the Seahawks at 7 PM today. First question, where is Khalil Mack? Odell Beckham Jr. got his deal. Aaron Donald is getting his deal. Even Le’veon Bell is expected to end his deal. Yet, we’re still hearing rumors about how Khalil Mack and… Continue reading Five Questions headed into the final preseason game
Pay Khalil Mack
The Raiders need to quit playing and pay Khalil Mack. How has his holdout for a new deal persisted this long? Amy Trask, former No. 2 of this prestigious organization, broke down how extensions work. She was perplexed as to why the Raiders hadn’t gotten a deal done. What makes it even crazier is that… Continue reading Pay Khalil Mack
Veteran versus Youth movements in Oakland
Listen, you don’t go and buy a new car if you love what you have. The Raiders didn’t draft Arden Key or sign Tank Carridine in free agency because they loved what they had at defensive end with Mario Edwards Jr. They didn’t draft Mo Hurst and PJ Hall because they loved what they saw… Continue reading Veteran versus Youth movements in Oakland
Grading the Raiders 2018 Draft class
It’s easy to give the Raiders a middle of the road grade for the 2018 NFL Draft. Their draft has a high amount of risk but they managed to find some good value propositions in the middle round. The biggest takeaway from the Raiders 2018 NFL Draft is that you cannot grade it in a… Continue reading Grading the Raiders 2018 Draft class
Oakland Raiders outlook for Round Two and Round One reaction
What are the Raiders best options in day two of the NFL draft? You can’t talk about the second round without talking about the first round.Kolton Miller was the Raiders Day One pick. It’s surprising since Miller would usually be a Day Two pick. However, this year’s tackle class is so bad that Miller going… Continue reading Oakland Raiders outlook for Round Two and Round One reaction
Who will the Raiders select on Day One of the NFL Draft
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
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