Last week, The Oakland Raiders acquired their starting Quarterback, Matt Schaub, from the Houston Texans for a draft-pick in the sixth round. Matt Schaub was once the promising back-up for the Atlanta Falcons in the glory days of the Mike Vick Era. He was then traded to the Texans some seasons ago to become their starter.… Continue reading The Matt Schaub Situation
Category: Oakland Raiders
Pro-Days not Everything
A lot of hype surrounds NFL pro-days. For good reason too, as NFL teams have scouted the top prospects for months, and look forward to an oppurtunity to see them perform live. For QBs especially, Pro-days are a huge deal because many of the top prospects elect not to throw at the combine. Additionally teams… Continue reading Pro-Days not Everything
Raiders Keep one of their own
Reports indicate the Raiders boost their D-Block (Defensive Backs0 and are bringing back safety Charles Woodson on a one year deal. Twitter reacted with Every Raider fan going nuts about the signing. For good reason too. Charles Woodson came in and made an impact for a defense desperate for playmakers and leadership. Woodson also represents… Continue reading Raiders Keep one of their own
Raiders End 1st Week of FA with BIG signing
The Raiders capped off the first week of Free Agency by adding some weight named Donald Penn to an Offensive line in need of some help at the left tackle position. Donald Penn is a former undrafted free agent whom has spent the last few seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Penn chose the Oakland… Continue reading Raiders End 1st Week of FA with BIG signing
Mckenzie builds momentum with Jones signing.
The Raiders added another couple of Superbowl rings and versatile weapons to their team in the second week of Free Agency, only this time it was offense. GM Reggie McKenzie brought in one of his favorite players from his former employee named James Jones. At 29, the former Packer wide-out signed a two year deal… Continue reading Mckenzie builds momentum with Jones signing.
Don’t Sleep on Antonio Smith or Tarrell Brown
Raiders General Manager Reggie McKenzie capped off the First week of Free Agency by signing two under the radar Free Agents Tarrell Brown and Antonio Smith. Although neither have the name recognition of Justin Tuck or LaMarr Woodley both could have just a big of an impact on the Raiders Defense. Brown Comes from just… Continue reading Don’t Sleep on Antonio Smith or Tarrell Brown
Who is Left in Free Agency
Guess What? There is still a long way until the NFL and draft and even longer until the season starts. The Raiders have not been the figurehead to Free Agency as many would have hoped, but they still have more than 50 million in cap space, and plenty of needs along the roster. Offensive Line… Continue reading Who is Left in Free Agency
Tuck and Woodley’s meaning for Raiders
Just around twelve hours ago, Raidernation was ready to jump ship when the Rodger Saffold deal was botched. Apparently, depending on whose side you believe, Saffold had a previous shoulder injury that caused him to fail the Raiders physical and voiding the contract. Fast Forward a few hours, and Raider Fans were excited to hear… Continue reading Tuck and Woodley’s meaning for Raiders
Oakland Raiders Free Agency Podcast
My First Raiders Free Agency PodcastHere is my first Podcast. I address some of the happenings in the first day of Free Agency. I talk about the impact of Veldheer and Houston leaving. As well as some other notable free agency signings. How will this effect Raiders draft strategy, and other notable free agents who… Continue reading Oakland Raiders Free Agency Podcast
The Raiders Need Sammy Watkins
With a team desolated of playmakers and desperate for an identity, the Raiders have an oppurtunity to select Clemson Wide Out Sammy Watkins whom could change all of that presuming he is available with the #5 draft pick. I have been an advocate for the Raiders selecting Watkins, however, earlier I broke down the deep… Continue reading The Raiders Need Sammy Watkins