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
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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
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
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
Raiders versus Titans: What you need to know
For months, I’ve circled this as a trap game on the Raiders schedule. The Titans are trending in the same direction that the Raiders were a year ago. Tennessee is a young team on the rise and their looking for a statement win early. Meanwhile, the Raiders have a ton of pressure on them from… Continue reading Raiders versus Titans: What you need to know
Raiders Rants: Aldon Smith returns? Plus, Results from the AP Awards
Raiders fans could not ask for better news on Super Bowl Sunday. Finally, it could be time to Free Aldon! #Raiders LB Aldon Smith will be reinstated in March, sources say, barring a slip up in the drug program. His request was deferred in Dec. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 5, 2017 NFL Insider Ian… Continue reading Raiders Rants: Aldon Smith returns? Plus, Results from the AP Awards
Las Vegas: What’s the latest?
A few huge developments happened over the past couple of weeks, while my personal life put this blog on the backburner. First, the Nevada State Senate approved the increase in tax that would allow Las Vegas to raise the $750 million to lure the Raiders via a new stadium. Second, Mark Davis attended a ceremony… Continue reading Las Vegas: What’s the latest?
Marcel Reece: Closing the Chapter
This week, the Oakland Raiders said farewell to a Silver and Black legend. Oakland cut fullback Marcel Reece on his first day back from suspension. Reece’s removal from the roster was coming. The team had replaced him with a younger and similar player in Jamize Olawale. Plus, the team already had three tight ends and… Continue reading Marcel Reece: Closing the Chapter
Raiders Offensive Notes: Derek Carr, Amari Cooper, & Latavius Murray
Derek Carr According to ESPN, quarterback Derek Carr averages 7.4 yards per pass. This puts him in the bottom-five of the leauge. However, Pro Football Focus has him third in the league with an 83 percent adjusted completion percentage. Carr also has a chance to become the second QB in Oakland history to throw… Continue reading Raiders Offensive Notes: Derek Carr, Amari Cooper, & Latavius Murray