The buzz around the Raiders is that the 2014 starting quarterback may not be on the roster. The Raiders did not do anything to dispell the myth at the combine, as they were interested in many of the top picks. Hence there are many reports indicating the Raiders are shopping Terrelle Pryor for a late draft pick. Others… Continue reading Why Terrelle Pryor should not be written-off
Category: Oakland Raiders
Why the Combine still Matters
What is all the hype with the combine? Who cares what time someone ran, or how many bench presses someone has. Why hype up the combine? As fans, we want to see players flying around making plays and touchdowns. We do not care if they can run around bags or throw on air. Even In… Continue reading Why the Combine still Matters
Prospects Raiders should key on in combine.
Sammy Watkins Clemson Watkins has broken away as the consensus #1 receiver in the draft. After torching Ohio St. In the Orange Bowl he has propelled himself as a top 10 prospect in the whole draft. If the Raiders are not in love with QBS or Pass Rushers at #5 then they will probably trade… Continue reading Prospects Raiders should key on in combine.
Bargain Bin Free Agents
FA DE Justin Tuck Anyone who thinks the Raiders are going to break the bank for any big time free agents is living in a fantasy world. GM Reggie McKenzie has a background in a Packers organization that doesn’t over pay for free agents. McKenzie himself has stressed building through the draft, which will be… Continue reading Bargain Bin Free Agents
Raiders should have eyes on Reciever in 14′ Draft
Watching the AFC Playoffs, and watching 3 division rivals play for a Superbowl is rough. As I watch the Broncos, Chargers, and Chiefs I realize how undermatched the Raiders really were. The Raiders offense lacked the playmakers to compete against those teams. The Chargers have Antonio Gates and Eddie Royal, The Broncos have Demarius Thomas,… Continue reading Raiders should have eyes on Reciever in 14′ Draft
First things First
We all mock free agency. Normal people feel like it is millionaires complaining about 10 or 12 million to play a game. The truth is, the NFL is a business and these are guys jobs, livelihoods, and families impacted by this once in a while decision. If regular people could be courted every few years by… Continue reading First things First
It is time for a New Direction
After a 23-13 loss at the hands of the divisional rival Chargers, Dennis Allen’s time in Oakland might be up. Him losing the job is not necessarily a reflection of Allen, but a relection of the orginazation. When Dennis Allen took the job as head coach, he understood what he signed up for. It was… Continue reading It is time for a New Direction
Dennis Allen hanging hat on undrafted rookie
A Few weeks ago, Dennis Allen’s job was pretty secure. He had this team winning and competing. Even after a few skids, Mark Davis admitted he was patient with the rebuild process, however, he also said he wanted progress. Dennis Allen himself has said that he is focused on wins and not the future. Unfortunately… Continue reading Dennis Allen hanging hat on undrafted rookie
First Round: Qb isn’t the answer
I think Mock Drafts at this point are stupid. The Draft Order is not set, prospects haven’t declared, free agents haven’t been resigned, and players haven’t been cut. Additionally, a lot of things happen from here to April that separate draft picks. People around the NFL dissect every part of these players, which makes many… Continue reading First Round: Qb isn’t the answer
Pryor and McGloin deserve another Off-season
The Quarterback position is the toughest position in the NFL. When a team succeeds than the QB gets the credit, and when a team loses they usually take the blame. A QB can be loved one week and hated the next. There are only about 90 QB jobs in the NFL, so it is a… Continue reading Pryor and McGloin deserve another Off-season