The mentor became the teacher last week. Josh Allen and Derek Carr are from the same region of California. Allen mentioned looking up to Carr and his older brother. However, it was Allen who was throwing strikes downfield. It is Allen who went from laughing stock a few seasons ago to the postseason last year.… Continue reading Taking the Chiefs Challenge
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Raiders Versus Bills Preview
Las Vegas had a real chance at beating the Patriots. They left too many points on the board by not converting touchdowns in the redzones. Settling for field goals versus a well coached Patriots team is not the answer. Still, the defense forced a turnover with Johnathan Abram’s interception. Maxx Crosby registered a couple of… Continue reading Raiders Versus Bills Preview
3-0 in sight? Week Three 2020 Preview
Las Vegas opened with a bang as the Raiders upset the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. The Raiders weren’t without their flaws. Their pass rush was still non-existent. Alvin Kamara and Latavis Murray were effective as receivers and runners versus the Raiders defense. Our run game still averaged less than four yards a… Continue reading 3-0 in sight? Week Three 2020 Preview
Raiders Rants: Week Two 2020, Aldon Smith and More
Imagine almost blowing a double-digit lead to the re-tooled Carolina Panthers? That’s exactly what the Raiders almost did last week versus the Carolina Panthers. They pulled out the Week One win which we will take but they almost lost it due to a second half run. This gives Raiders fans PTSD considering they haven’t been… Continue reading Raiders Rants: Week Two 2020, Aldon Smith and More
Week One Welcome Back
There’s a lot to talk about ahead of Week One 2020. Unfortunately, I haven’t met my duties as a Raiders blogger this offseason. Between COVID and taking in my two brothers and sister, I’ve been busy. I was covering the Lakers, doing a two-times weekly podcast and started my own newsletter. However, that all came… Continue reading Week One Welcome Back
Just Don’t Be Racist Baby!
I don’t care what you think about Trump or Derek Carr, there’s one thing Raider Nation should agree on and that’s Black Lives Matter.
NFL Draft 2020: Trade Speculation and Full Mock Draft
It’s Draft Day. No this ain’t a song and it won’t feel like that for a few Raiders on the chopping block or people who wanted to attend the event. The Vegas Raiders were supposed to be the hometown favorites today. This draft was their official introduction to the city. COVID-19 took all that away… Continue reading NFL Draft 2020: Trade Speculation and Full Mock Draft
Raiders Rants: Antonio Brown and 17 games
Listen, I’m all in on the once a Raider, always a Raider train. There’s something about the Raiders brand and colors that is an eternal way of carrying yourself. The love and support Raiders Nation extends to the players goes beyond their career. Except Antonio Brown. I don’t care if he is on a redemption… Continue reading Raiders Rants: Antonio Brown and 17 games
Playoffs, 2010s and Winning in Denver
The Raiders gave Los Angeles the homecoming and goodbye it deserved with a big win over the Chargers this past Sunday. That plus some help kept them alive in the playoff hunt. Sometimes when you win, you really lose. All week I’ve been taking shit for saying the Raiders don’t deserve the playoffs but it… Continue reading Playoffs, 2010s and Winning in Denver
Sticking to the Script versus the Chargers + One Last Goodbye/Homecoming
The Oakland Raiders have to beat the Chargers this week. There is not much to play for this week for either team as both AFC West teams are virtually eliminated from the playoffs. You might even argue that a win here would hurt the team’s draft pick. However, the Raiders are still a young team.… Continue reading Sticking to the Script versus the Chargers + One Last Goodbye/Homecoming