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
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$100 million later, Jon Gruden is officially official head coach of the Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders officially got their white whale. They gave Jon Gruden $100 million over 10 years so the ESPN commentator would return to the sideline. ruden’s assistants are expected to be heavily compensated as well. Welcome back, Coach Gruden. Let's get to work.#BackInBlack | #RaiderNation Release: https://t.co/uVjOyTLMcj pic.twitter.com/9qJqTc0i8g — Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) January… Continue reading $100 million later, Jon Gruden is officially official head coach of the Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders: Midseason Awards
The Oakland Raiders (7-2) entered their bye week with a first place spot in the AFC West, fresh off a win over their AFC West rival the Denver Broncos. It was a long week for Raiders Nation. Besides not having a game last week, they watched as the Kansas City Chiefs and Broncos both escaped… Continue reading Oakland Raiders: Midseason Awards
Oakland Raiders versus Tennessee Titans: Turn Up or Turn Down
The Oakland Raiders (2-1) played a better defensive game as they held onto a road victory over the Tennessee Titans (1-2). Here are some reactions from the week three win. Turn Up: The Secondary Rookie safety Karl Joseph led the team in tackles during his debut as a starter. Meanwhile, free agency acquisitions corner Sean… Continue reading Oakland Raiders versus Tennessee Titans: Turn Up or Turn Down
Raiders Offensive Notes: Derek Carr, Amari Cooper, & Latavius Murray
Derek Carr According to ESPN, quarterback Derek Carr averages 7.4 yards per pass. This puts him in the bottom-five of the leauge. However, Pro Football Focus has him third in the league with an 83 percent adjusted completion percentage. Carr also has a chance to become the second QB in Oakland history to throw… Continue reading Raiders Offensive Notes: Derek Carr, Amari Cooper, & Latavius Murray
Raiders at Saints: Oakland’s Best Quotes
Oakland Raiders Head Coach Jack Del Rio said his team put on a gritty performance in a win over the New Orleans Saints. He said the team is learning how to win and close games. “Let’s win it right now. I thought that we took some clock there at the end so they would not… Continue reading Raiders at Saints: Oakland’s Best Quotes
Oakland Raiders at New Orleans Saints: Quick Hits
The Oakland Raiders begin their season 1-0, after a thrilling 35-34 win over the New Orleans Saints.
Oakland Raiders at New Orleans Saints: First Half Notes
First half offensive and defensive notes for the Oakland Raiders week one contest versus the New Orleans Saints.
Raiders Rants: D.J. Hayden, Mario Edwards, Karl Joseph, Matt McGloin & more
The Oakland Raiders finished minicamp a couple of weeks ago. Here is my take on the biggest headlines since then. Matt McGloin Raiders QB Matt McGloin started minicamp as the No. 3 quarterback, behind Connor Cook. My Take: It should not come as a surprise. McGloin was drafted by the previous regime. He is a… Continue reading Raiders Rants: D.J. Hayden, Mario Edwards, Karl Joseph, Matt McGloin & more
The Oakland Raiders Quarterly Report: Offense
Editor’s note: Sorry, I have neglected my own voice on Silver and Blog. I’ve been wrapped-up in obligations with Endzonescore.com, Justblogbaby.com and Sportsoutwest.com. You can find plenty of Raiders opinion and news on my personal Twitter: @Petecertified. For some odd reason, people like to think in fours. In this case, the Raiders played four games… Continue reading The Oakland Raiders Quarterly Report: Offense