Just around twelve hours ago, Raidernation was ready to jump ship when the Rodger Saffold deal was botched. Apparently, depending on whose side you believe, Saffold had a previous shoulder injury that caused him to fail the Raiders physical and voiding the contract. Fast Forward a few hours, and Raider Fans were excited to hear… Continue reading Tuck and Woodley’s meaning for Raiders
Oakland Raiders Free Agency Podcast
My First Raiders Free Agency PodcastHere is my first Podcast. I address some of the happenings in the first day of Free Agency. I talk about the impact of Veldheer and Houston leaving. As well as some other notable free agency signings. How will this effect Raiders draft strategy, and other notable free agents who… Continue reading Oakland Raiders Free Agency Podcast
The Raiders Need Sammy Watkins
With a team desolated of playmakers and desperate for an identity, the Raiders have an oppurtunity to select Clemson Wide Out Sammy Watkins whom could change all of that presuming he is available with the #5 draft pick. I have been an advocate for the Raiders selecting Watkins, however, earlier I broke down the deep… Continue reading The Raiders Need Sammy Watkins
Why Terrelle Pryor should not be written-off
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
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