On defense, the Oakland Raiders have not done much well. They have faced plenty of growing pains in a new scheme with a new defensive coordinator. Between Jack Del Rio and Ken Norton Jr. leading this group, they should be playing a lot better. Against the Bengals, Jeremy Hill tore apart the Raiders defense. Versus… Continue reading Oakland Raiders Quarterly Report: Defense
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Combine notebook Raider Nation Edition
Here are some players and positions to keep an eye out in the NFL Scouting Combine approaching this week. Defensive Tackles- Leonard Williams, Danny Shelton, Arik Armstead The talent at the top of the inside defensive linemen is stacked. Williams is a special talent, but how special? The combine will show teams whether he is… Continue reading Combine notebook Raider Nation Edition
The defensive coordinator fiasco
Can we just hire a coordinator already? The fact that Raiders have already added staff positions but have yet to net a defensive coordinator is understandably making fans anxious. The Raiders have already explored options with Eric Mangini and Mike Smith who would have both been good coordinators. Ultimately, both have reportedly spurned the job.… Continue reading The defensive coordinator fiasco
Too Early to Call Hayden a Bust
The big news out of Raiders’ Mini-camp has been the absence of last year’s 1st round pick D.J. Hayden. After being injured off and on last season, the corner back has left many fans disappointed that he has been unable to stay on the field. So much disappointment that many people are already calling him… Continue reading Too Early to Call Hayden a Bust
Don’t Sleep on Antonio Smith or Tarrell Brown
Raiders General Manager Reggie McKenzie capped off the First week of Free Agency by signing two under the radar Free Agents Tarrell Brown and Antonio Smith. Although neither have the name recognition of Justin Tuck or LaMarr Woodley both could have just a big of an impact on the Raiders Defense. Brown Comes from just… Continue reading Don’t Sleep on Antonio Smith or Tarrell Brown
Who is Left in Free Agency
Guess What? There is still a long way until the NFL and draft and even longer until the season starts. The Raiders have not been the figurehead to Free Agency as many would have hoped, but they still have more than 50 million in cap space, and plenty of needs along the roster. Offensive Line… Continue reading Who is Left in Free Agency
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
Bigger Impact: Woodson or Branch?
Safeties Charles Woodson and Tyvon Branch are arguably two of the most skilled players on the entire Oakland Raiders Roster. Both seasoned vets offer a tenacity and versatility that could be utilized by most teams in the NFL. This past off season the Raiders said farewell to veteran Michael Huff who had been the leader… Continue reading Bigger Impact: Woodson or Branch?
Raiders Draft 2013 Pt.1
Now that the dust has settled on the NFL draft and mini camps, it’s time to look at the Oakland Raiders Draft. Reggie Mckenzie has received much praise for his work in the NFL Draft, after he was able to add a few picks in the draft via trade. Mckenzie was able to draft ten… Continue reading Raiders Draft 2013 Pt.1