Rodney Hudson The Raiders had to spend on someone. Hudson was the Raiders only marquee signing and got almost 9 million a year. The center is one of PFF top rated centers and is just entering his prime. He should be the middle anchor of the offensive line and Derek Carr’s key protector. Draft Implications:… Continue reading Revisiting Raiders’ Key Free Agent Signings and Draft Implications
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Defensive Backs creating a Culture
Dennis Allen is most notably connected to the New Orleans Saints Championship Team. What did he coach? Defensive Backs, and it seems like he is finally transferring that knowledge to the silver and black. That Saints team was noted for takeovers in the secondary, but the only thing the Raiders secondary has been noted for… Continue reading Defensive Backs creating a Culture
Pro-Days not Everything
A lot of hype surrounds NFL pro-days. For good reason too, as NFL teams have scouted the top prospects for months, and look forward to an oppurtunity to see them perform live. For QBs especially, Pro-days are a huge deal because many of the top prospects elect not to throw at the combine. Additionally teams… Continue reading Pro-Days not Everything
Tuck and Woodley’s meaning for Raiders
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
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
Dennis Allen hanging hat on undrafted rookie
A Few weeks ago, Dennis Allen’s job was pretty secure. He had this team winning and competing. Even after a few skids, Mark Davis admitted he was patient with the rebuild process, however, he also said he wanted progress. Dennis Allen himself has said that he is focused on wins and not the future. Unfortunately… Continue reading Dennis Allen hanging hat on undrafted rookie