All bets are off this year for the Raiders draft. No one can really accurately predict what will happen since this is Mike Mayock’s first draft with skin in the game. Not to mention, the Silver and Black and Jon Gruden are always a wildcard. Here’s what I’m expecting from the Raiders draft. A trade… Continue reading 2019 Raiders Draft Notes from Petty Pete
Super Bowl LIII and more reasons to be Petty
it’s been awhile since I checked in. Let’s be honest, the Raiders haven’t given me much to talk about outside of some quotes from our coach and new GM. Nonetheless, Raiders fans like myself will once again spitefully watch and binge drink to the Patriots playing in the Super Bowl. This year is even more… Continue reading Super Bowl LIII and more reasons to be Petty
Petty Pete’s thoughts on Steelers win, McKenzie, stadium woes and this week
They say trauma is passed down. If you’re a Raiders fan, you know this by your hate for the Steelers. Unless you read up or watch ESPN classic, you might not know why. Once upon a time, the Raiders and Steelers has battles in the playoffs. They were physical teams who hit each other and… Continue reading Petty Pete’s thoughts on Steelers win, McKenzie, stadium woes and this week
A win and more draft busting
Last week the Oakland Raiders beat the Arizona Cardinals in a close game. Nothing to boast about considering the Cardinals started a rookie QB who the Raiders basically traded to Arizona for nothing. Still, Oakland’s defense made enough plays to win the game. Of course, that cost the Raiders in the race for the No.… Continue reading A win and more draft busting
Are the Raiders the Worst in the NFL? Battle of the Bay, no trades before Halloween and more
I can’t believe I’m happy to say that we competed versus the Indianapolis Colts last week. It’s truth though. Last Sunday was the first week I enjoyed watching the 2018 Raiders. Their adjustments and talent weren’t great, sure, but I finally saw young players like Gareon Conley and Karl Joseph playing. Were they great? No,… Continue reading Are the Raiders the Worst in the NFL? Battle of the Bay, no trades before Halloween and more
Bye Week Blues: Coop Gone and More
Listen, it’s been a couple of weeks since I have written here. How can you blame me? What should I say after our season’s first win came in OT of a toilet bowl versus the Browns? Or after that embarrassment to the Chargers in a defacto home game? Or that ass whooping in a London… Continue reading Bye Week Blues: Coop Gone and More
Petty Pete’s Points: Hue’s Revenge and more thoughts headed into Week Four
Once again, the Raiders are headed into a must win and they couldn’t have a more ironic game. The Browns come into town giving Baker Mayfield his first NFL Start. Hue Jackson also returns to Oakland riding the high of his first win in damn near two years. Moreover, Hue returns to the team that… Continue reading Petty Pete’s Points: Hue’s Revenge and more thoughts headed into Week Four
Petty Pete’s thoughts before Week Three
I wasn’t always this petty. I didn’t always attack the Raiders. I didn’t always make jokes about being a Rams or Chargers fan. Scroll through my archive. You’ll find some combination of objective optimism and standom. I always found a way to believe the Raiders could find a way to win no matter how obviously… Continue reading Petty Pete’s thoughts before Week Three
Goodbye to Khalil Mack + Raiders versus Rams
Imagine going off the grid and coming back to a bunch of text messages, group chats and push alerts saying the unthinkable was done. That’s exactly how I found out Khalil Mack was traded and I still can’t believe it. Seeing Mack in a Bears uniform felt like a slap in my face each time.… Continue reading Goodbye to Khalil Mack + Raiders versus Rams
Five Questions headed into the final preseason game
Questions ahead of the Raiders final preseason game of the season versus the Seahawks at 7 PM today. First question, where is Khalil Mack? Odell Beckham Jr. got his deal. Aaron Donald is getting his deal. Even Le’veon Bell is expected to end his deal. Yet, we’re still hearing rumors about how Khalil Mack and… Continue reading Five Questions headed into the final preseason game