The big news out of Raiders’ Mini-camp has been the absence of last year’s 1st round pick D.J. Hayden. After being injured off and on last season, the corner back has left many fans disappointed that he has been unable to stay on the field. So much disappointment that many people are already calling him… Continue reading Too Early to Call Hayden a Bust
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Derek Carr starter sooner than later
Don’t be surprised if Derek Carr wins the starting job headed into the season. Sure he is a rookie, but few quarterbacks are chatting up opposing defenses with their older professional brother. I get NFL bloodlines do not mean much, but I think Carr’s learning curve is going to be less than other rookies. Added… Continue reading Derek Carr starter sooner than later
Day Two still a lot of options for Raiders
The Oakland Raiders added an impact offensive player in the first round of the draft, by selecting Khalil Mack. The Raiders built on that by selecting Derek Carr as their developmental quarterback of the future in Derek Carr. Carr’s big-body and big-arm made him a candidate to be selected in the first round, so the… Continue reading Day Two still a lot of options for Raiders
No Suprise if Raiders select Evans
Many in the media, have predicted a for-gone conclusion that the Raiders will target Khalil Mack or Sammy Watkins with the fifth draft pick. Otherwise, the two may consider some of the elite tackles, but will likely trade down the board. However, in the scenario that Mack and Watkins are off of the board, could… Continue reading No Suprise if Raiders select Evans
Bridgewater’s fall signifies value of QB class
Draft Day is finally here! As informed fans we have been hearing the same talk over the past few months. Who’s falling, who’s rising, and who faired well at the Pro-day. One of those players who heard that talk was Teddy Bridgewater. During the season, Bridgewater was the consensus top quarterback in the college football.… Continue reading Bridgewater’s fall signifies value of QB class
Full Mock Draft
Everyone is coming out with a Mock Draft, as the Draft is tomorrow. However, I have worked on this mock for a while. Unlike most people I let a lot of the talk finish, let free agency happen, and let pro-days happen. Might get some flack for this, but let me know what you think.… Continue reading Full Mock Draft
Terrelle Pryor trade makes sense
Here is a column I wrote for my school paper. Original post- http://sundial.csun.edu/2014/04/seahawks-make-smart-move-with-low-cost-aquisition-of-raiders-pryor/ NFL teams began their quest for Super Bowl XLIX Tuesday with the beginning of offseason training activities (OTA). OTAs are teams’ first opportunity to welcome new players and assimilate them with team culture. The defending champion Seattle Seahawks added one more… Continue reading Terrelle Pryor trade makes sense
Five Available Free Agents Raiders Should Consider
The marquee names and signings have already been sucked out of the Free Agency Market. Yet, the Raiders were a team desperate for depth last season, combined with raised expectations from management and fans, the Raiders could do well to continue looking at the Free Agent Market. Most of the players available are young players… Continue reading Five Available Free Agents Raiders Should Consider
A Raiders Fun Friday
Raiders General Manager Reggie McKenzie did not waste any time on his Friday, and cleared his to-do list by signing two more veteran defensive linemen and running back. I took some time to address a potential Free Agency signing for the Raiders, with Desean Jackson, but the Raiders already brought someone home to the bay-area.… Continue reading A Raiders Fun Friday
Desean Jackson Finally Free
The Philidelphia Eagles released their prominent reciever Desean Jackson after seven years of elite play, which created a silent auction for the newest and best player on the open market. Coincidently, a report from NJ.com said the player had connections with known gang members from Los Angeles, which may or may not have influenced his… Continue reading Desean Jackson Finally Free