The Oakland Raiders finally made some Free Agency moves after what seemed like an endless first few day of the new NFL year. Most recently, Oakland adds kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson. The two-time All-Pro brings the gamechanging and consistent return ability that this team has lacked for years. More importantly, it is a two-year deal… Continue reading Raiders Rants: Cordarrelle Patterson, Marshall Newhouse and More
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Oakland Raiders Quarter Season Awards for 2016
Four games down and 12 remaining for the Oakland Raiders. Look at the good and bad from the Silver and Black’s 2016 season, with a quarter completed. MVP: Derek Carr Herm Edwards picked Derek Carr for his quarter season MVP via NFL Live #RaiderNation — Silver & Blog (@SilverandBlog) October 4, 2016 Nine touchdowns and… Continue reading Oakland Raiders Quarter Season Awards for 2016
Oakland Raiders: Turn up or Turn Down from Week 4
The Oakland Raiders secured their third road victory of the 2016 season via a defeat of the previously undefeated Baltimore Ravens. Here are more lessons from the 28-27 victory. Turn Up: 3-1 overall record for the 2016 season. The Raiders have a chance to go 3-1 for the 1st time since 2002 when they started… Continue reading Oakland Raiders: Turn up or Turn Down from Week 4
Oakland Raiders at New Orleans Saints: Monday Morning Takeaways
Here are five lessons from the Oakland Raiders 35-34 defeat of the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 11. The secondary needs work Usually, you do not take much away from preseason football. However, the Raiders secondary showed signs of struggling during the exhibitions. This carried into the week one game with the Saints. D.J. Hayden… Continue reading Oakland Raiders at New Orleans Saints: Monday Morning Takeaways
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
Reaction to Raiders’ first official depth chart
The Oakland Raiders released their first depth chart, Aug. 10. Headlining some of the surprises are some position changes and incumbents who have fallen behind because of injuries. Khalil Mack shocked a lot of people, because he is listed as DE. It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who follows the team, because they have… Continue reading Reaction to Raiders’ first official depth chart