The Raiders gave Los Angeles the homecoming and goodbye it deserved with a big win over the Chargers this past Sunday. That plus some help kept them alive in the playoff hunt. Sometimes when you win, you really lose. All week I’ve been taking shit for saying the Raiders don’t deserve the playoffs but it… Continue reading Playoffs, 2010s and Winning in Denver
Sticking to the Script versus the Chargers + One Last Goodbye/Homecoming
The Oakland Raiders have to beat the Chargers this week. There is not much to play for this week for either team as both AFC West teams are virtually eliminated from the playoffs. You might even argue that a win here would hurt the team’s draft pick. However, the Raiders are still a young team.… Continue reading Sticking to the Script versus the Chargers + One Last Goodbye/Homecoming
A Goodbye to Oakland and Beating the Jags
Oakland is an Experience Everyday for the past four years I’ve woken up and looked at the Oakland Coliseum, Alameda Coliseum. O.co or whatever it is called. A few years back someone bought me a picture of the stadium printed on canvas. It’s a reminder of the place I feel most at home. Gruden hit… Continue reading A Goodbye to Oakland and Beating the Jags
Carr Stannery and Beating the Titans
Stop the Stanning It is hard for me to remember an issue more divisive than the future of Derek Carr with the Raiders. For the past year or so I’ve been writing the end is near for Carr and there is not much he can do about it. Carr is a fine enough quarterback, unfortunately,… Continue reading Carr Stannery and Beating the Titans
Time for the Carr to rev versus the Chiefs
The do or dies add up. It is getting dramatic saying if Carr doesn’t perform this week this it. The truth is, Carr is playing well enough. He completes 70 percent of his passes and he posses all the intangibles you need in a QB, Carr has led his fair share of game-winning drives and… Continue reading Time for the Carr to rev versus the Chiefs
What we want to see versus the Bengals
The Raiders whooped the Bolts butt and it was amazing. I got to witness the greatness of the Raiders in its native home one last time. Shoutout to the Sacramento butcher who hooked it up with a nice cowboy steak. Also shout out to the dude who stole our compact toll box grill. The compact… Continue reading What we want to see versus the Bengals
How the Raiders Close Out TNF with a Win Over the Bolts
All aboard the Josh Jacobs train. As long as the Raiders have him they will have a chance versus the Chargers. Oakland will need Jacobs to help neutralize the Chargers aggressive ends. The offense will also need Derek Carr to once again make crucial throws in tight spots on third down and in the red… Continue reading How the Raiders Close Out TNF with a Win Over the Bolts
Lions or Cubs
The Oakland Raiders are fresh off a loss to the Houston Texans that should have been win. Oakland put the pressure on Houston for most of the game until the Texans were able to squeeze one out. That’s not surprising given they were a home team with more talent. The Same question, new week Who… Continue reading Lions or Cubs
Raiders trade options at the deadline, Texans and RIP Willie
The Raiders have moved every first round player from the Reggie McKenzie days, except Karl Joseph. However, Joseph could still get moved before Monday’s deadline. This week Oakland traded Gareon Conley after missing some crucial tackles last week. Rumors say the talks went on for weeks but the timing makes even Lane Kiffin’s infamous departure… Continue reading Raiders trade options at the deadline, Texans and RIP Willie
No Bye Week Blues, Zay Jones and No Pack No
No Bye Week issues this year minus Trent Brown’s off-the-field civil lawsuit for alleged DV against an ex girlfriend. The Oakland Raiders beat the Khalil Mack led Chicago Bears in London, the Silver and Black acquired Zay Jones and they’re sitting above .500 in the playoff pick. Either way, the Raiders are in a good… Continue reading No Bye Week Blues, Zay Jones and No Pack No