Any talk about Free Agency has pretty much been irrelevant until yesterday’s franchise tag deadline. Now that teams have established exactly who will be able to hit the open market, it is time to sort out all of the Raiders rumors. With the Raiders having up to 70 million in cap space (depending on your… Continue reading Raiders Free Agency: Window Shopping
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How the combine effected the Raiders’ board
The Combine makes prospects stock rise and fall every year. Here are some performances that should impact the Raiders’ big board. Pass Rushers Always at a premium, the combine helped differentiate some of the nation’s top pass rushers. Dante Fowler from Florida stole the show displaying fluidity and charisma in drills and with the media.… Continue reading How the combine effected the Raiders’ board
Combine notebook Raider Nation Edition
Here are some players and positions to keep an eye out in the NFL Scouting Combine approaching this week. Defensive Tackles- Leonard Williams, Danny Shelton, Arik Armstead The talent at the top of the inside defensive linemen is stacked. Williams is a special talent, but how special? The combine will show teams whether he is… Continue reading Combine notebook Raider Nation Edition
Raiders Strike Gold with Norton
The Raiders received some flak for not hiring a sexy visionary name as Head Coach. They got even more hate when defensive coordinators spurned them. Finally, the Raiders named a defensive coordinator and it was Ken Norton Jr. Formally of the Seahawks. Not only does Norton come from the Pete Carroll coaching tree dating back… Continue reading Raiders Strike Gold with Norton
NFL snubs Khalil Mack but Tim Brown finally gets in
Well if we let Tim Brown in, Raider fans can’t be mad at us for snubbing Khalil Mack of the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. It may seem like that to Raider fans who already think The NFL has a bias against the Raiders. The fact that Tim Brown waited five years to go… Continue reading NFL snubs Khalil Mack but Tim Brown finally gets in
The defensive coordinator fiasco
Can we just hire a coordinator already? The fact that Raiders have already added staff positions but have yet to net a defensive coordinator is understandably making fans anxious. The Raiders have already explored options with Eric Mangini and Mike Smith who would have both been good coordinators. Ultimately, both have reportedly spurned the job.… Continue reading The defensive coordinator fiasco
Bill Musgrave as Offensive Coordinator can’t be worse than previous OCs
Well atleast his name is not Greg. Today, it was reported that the Oakland Raiders would hire Bill Musgrave as their offensive coordinator. Some fans were underwhelmed by the hire considering they wanted Marc Trestman as the play caller. Trestman would have been a great candidate due to his work with quarterbacks like Rich Gannon,… Continue reading Bill Musgrave as Offensive Coordinator can’t be worse than previous OCs
Depth Chart Battle Continues
The Raiders unofficial depth chart revealed Matt Schaub having new targets on offense, as well as veterans continuing their hold on the starting line up. Andre Holmes surprised a lot of people in camp by establishing himself as a starting wide receiver. I hope he can continue the progress throughout the preseason, as he will… Continue reading Depth Chart Battle Continues
Defensive Backs creating a Culture
Dennis Allen is most notably connected to the New Orleans Saints Championship Team. What did he coach? Defensive Backs, and it seems like he is finally transferring that knowledge to the silver and black. That Saints team was noted for takeovers in the secondary, but the only thing the Raiders secondary has been noted for… Continue reading Defensive Backs creating a Culture
Training Camp: Reciever is Raiders’ biggest batlle
Without a dominate number one receiver, the Raiders need training camp to establish who will be their number one receiver. Veteran James Jones seems to be the favorite, well Rod Streater, the team’s incumbent leading receiver looks to break-out in only his third year. Combined with Denarrius Moore’s highlight reel play making ability, there should… Continue reading Training Camp: Reciever is Raiders’ biggest batlle