A week after securing a spot on his fourth Pro Bowl roster, full back Marcel Reece was suspended by the league for four games. Multiple reports indicated Reece’s suspension coming from a violation of the League’s performance-enhancing drugs policy. Oakland Raiders fullback Marcel Reece suspended for four games for violating performance-enhancing drug policy — Aaron… Continue reading Marcel Reece suspended for finale
Tony Bergstrom should start versus the Green Bay Packers
Lately, rumors surfaced that Jon Feliciano will make his first start at right guard. J’Marcus Webb is ruled out with an injury. Oh No!?! However, Webb ranks as one of the worst starting linemen in the league. He is the only Raiders linemen with a negative grade, according to Pro Football Focus. However, the rookie… Continue reading Tony Bergstrom should start versus the Green Bay Packers
Raiders must win over the Broncos
The Oakland Raiders are 5-7 and they need to win out for any shot at the playoffs. That is almost common knowledge. The squad needed a victory the past few weeks, but they came out short against the Chiefs. How can the team secure a victory? It starts up-front. The Raiders must establish the running… Continue reading Raiders must win over the Broncos
Three ways to seal must win over Tennessee Titans
The 4-6 Oakland Raiders are on a three game losing streak. Before we all freak out, let’s remember this team 0-10 a year ago. Hence, there has been progress. To keep that progress alive, the Raiders must defeat the Titans on the road. Here are three ways Oakland can smoke the Titans. Run the ball… Continue reading Three ways to seal must win over Tennessee Titans
How the Oakland Raiders can prevent a let down versus the Detriot Lions
The Oakland Raiders (4-5) find themselves playing the Detroit Lions (2-7) a week after they defeated their division rival Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile, the Raiders are in the middle of a two game losing skid. They are headed to the east coast for a road game against a team they should beat. Oakland needs to… Continue reading How the Oakland Raiders can prevent a let down versus the Detriot Lions
Aldon Smith catches year ban
Aldon Smith caught a year ban from the league. Here is my initial reaction. As you can tell… I was hot. Great timing NFL. Let dude play 9 games, before you decided to suspend him. I get he violated terms of his probation, but really? Crazy! Now his contract expires after the year, and he… Continue reading Aldon Smith catches year ban
Don’t call it a let it down: Oakland Raiders show promise versus Pittsburgh Steelers
The Oakland Raiders set the stage for a huge road win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Oakland started the game hot by stopping the Steelers’ first drive. Then the Raider offense got the ball and scored on just a few big plays. The Steelers seemed to strip the ball from the Raiders every chance they got.… Continue reading Don’t call it a let it down: Oakland Raiders show promise versus Pittsburgh Steelers
Trade deadline passes and Raiders stay put
Surprise! The Oakland Raiders made no changes before the trade deadline passed. In four years as general manager, Reggie Mckenzie continues to not make any trades. Trade deadline passes for fourth straight year with McKenzie leaving guns holstered. Not how Reggie rolls. #Raiders — Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) November 3, 2015 Of course fans like… Continue reading Trade deadline passes and Raiders stay put
Oakland Raiders Strategies versus New York Jets: Turn-up or Throw-out
The game is simple. Here are some gameplan elements from the New York Jets win that the Raiders need to keep or get rid of. Turn-Up Taiwan Jones… Dude made four guys miss on his way to a 50 yard touchdown reception. Finally, we are seeing the Raiders implement his speed into the offensive game… Continue reading Oakland Raiders Strategies versus New York Jets: Turn-up or Throw-out
Young players stepped up against the San Diego Chargers
The Oakland Raiders secured a huge victory over the San Diego Chargers, on Oct. 25. Not only did they win on the road versus a division opponent, but they dominated from the beginning. What was the biggest reason? The Raiders finally got development from their young players. D.J. Hayden caught an interception of Philip Rivers,… Continue reading Young players stepped up against the San Diego Chargers