Since the passing of Al davis last year, the Oakland Raiders franchise has gone through dramatic changes in culture and on the field. GM Reggie Mckenzie came from a prestigious Packers Franchise and was installed to bring the franchise back to its winning ways. First, lets not get things twisted, in the NFL there is… Continue reading Oakland Raiders Culture
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Corner Competition
The Oakland Raiders defensive Backs took turns getting picked apart last season. Throughout the season guys got, hurt, guys got signed, yet they were all interchangeably bad. This season the Raiders completed a complete overhaul of the entire secondary in hopes of reversing this culture. In The process they drafted a player in the first… Continue reading Corner Competition
Not so tight end
Don’t hold your breathe, the Oakland Raiders tight end position is filled with joe schmoes that will probably never be big time players. The Raiders will need someone to start for them on Sunday afternoons. The tight end position is especially crucial for the Oakland Raiders because they lack a dominate force on the outside.… Continue reading Not so tight end
The Raiders Dark Horse
After mini-camp, The Oakland Raiders have taken a lot of criticism over their quarterback play. Anyone who has played football, knows that it is way too early to make assumptions about the Raiders play as they are still shorts and tee shirts. However the amount of ducks and inaccurate throws by the teams three quarterbacks… Continue reading The Raiders Dark Horse
Bigger Impact: Woodson or Branch?
Safeties Charles Woodson and Tyvon Branch are arguably two of the most skilled players on the entire Oakland Raiders Roster. Both seasoned vets offer a tenacity and versatility that could be utilized by most teams in the NFL. This past off season the Raiders said farewell to veteran Michael Huff who had been the leader… Continue reading Bigger Impact: Woodson or Branch?
Explain why Tim isn’t in Canton
So why isn’t Tim Brown in the Hall of fame? Your talking about an NFL wide who was a nine time pro bowler and a franchise player for one of the most historic franchises. He held the record for most games played in the silver and black. Tim Brown helped the Raiders win a Superbowl… Continue reading Explain why Tim isn’t in Canton
Will Jamarcus ever play again?
Jamarcus Russell’s comeback story has gained interest because the former number 1 pick has lost 50 lbs. since he first started training for the NFL again. At 265lbs, Russell is at the same weight he was at the NFL scouting combine where he was able to capture many eyes including the late Al Davis. Even… Continue reading Will Jamarcus ever play again?
Raiders Draft 2013 Pt.1
Now that the dust has settled on the NFL draft and mini camps, it’s time to look at the Oakland Raiders Draft. Reggie Mckenzie has received much praise for his work in the NFL Draft, after he was able to add a few picks in the draft via trade. Mckenzie was able to draft ten… Continue reading Raiders Draft 2013 Pt.1