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
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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: 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
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
Oakland Raiders need Robert Nkemdiche
The Raiders passed on Leonard Williams last year, because they needed targets for Derek Carr. With the offense now in place, the Raiders need Robert Nkemdiche. Don’t get me wrong. I like Sheldon Rankins. He played across the entire Louisville defensive line. Rankins dominated the Senior Bowl and performed well at the NFL Combine. However,… Continue reading Oakland Raiders need Robert Nkemdiche
Oakland Raiders: Free Agency Blueprint
The Oakland Raiders regime consistently adds competition to their roster through Free Agency. The Raiders will continue this trend by addressing each need with a capable starter or solid backup. This formula helps steady the blue-worker culture of Jack Del Rio’s roster. It saves owner Mark Davis money by not cashing huge checks for any… Continue reading Oakland Raiders: Free Agency Blueprint
Gambling on the Raiders staying at home
It was an overcast day. That could not stop me from grilling. I got into the gravel-filled parking lot and found myself parked next to some Buffalo Bills fans. They were blonde-haired and blue-eyed white people enjoying cold cuts. They were nice and peaceful compared to the rowdy college students which we were. Surrounding us… Continue reading Gambling on the Raiders staying at home
Tony Bergstrom should start versus the Green Bay Packers
Lately, rumors surfaced that Jon Feliciano will make his first start at right guard. J’Marcus Webb is ruled out with an injury. Oh No!?! However, Webb ranks as one of the worst starting linemen in the league. He is the only Raiders linemen with a negative grade, according to Pro Football Focus. However, the rookie… Continue reading Tony Bergstrom should start versus the Green Bay Packers
Three ways to seal must win over Tennessee Titans
The 4-6 Oakland Raiders are on a three game losing streak. Before we all freak out, let’s remember this team 0-10 a year ago. Hence, there has been progress. To keep that progress alive, the Raiders must defeat the Titans on the road. Here are three ways Oakland can smoke the Titans. Run the ball… Continue reading Three ways to seal must win over Tennessee Titans
How the Oakland Raiders can prevent a let down versus the Detriot Lions
The Oakland Raiders (4-5) find themselves playing the Detroit Lions (2-7) a week after they defeated their division rival Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile, the Raiders are in the middle of a two game losing skid. They are headed to the east coast for a road game against a team they should beat. Oakland needs to… Continue reading How the Oakland Raiders can prevent a let down versus the Detriot Lions