It’s Week Two of the Preseason and here are some Raiders Rants on this week’s stories. Marshawn Lynch Jack Del Rio on Marshawn Lynch not standing for the national anthem. pic.twitter.com/cgZkDTwWFJ — Jimmy Durkin (@Jimmy_Durkin) August 13, 2017 These days, it seems like everyone gave their take on the latest NFL protests happening across the… Continue reading Raiders Rants: Marshawn Lynch Sitting and Derek Carr’s Trolling
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Cash Carr: Derek is worth the fat extension
Forget the yards per attempt. Forget the happy feet in the pocket and the leg injury. Derek Carr is worth every penny and he hasn’t won the Raiders a championship or NFL MVP, yet. Carr and the Raiders seemed poised for both until Trent Cole sacked the Raiders QB and ended hopes for either. But… Continue reading Cash Carr: Derek is worth the fat extension
Raiders Rants: Aldon Smith returns? Plus, Results from the AP Awards
Raiders fans could not ask for better news on Super Bowl Sunday. Finally, it could be time to Free Aldon! #Raiders LB Aldon Smith will be reinstated in March, sources say, barring a slip up in the drug program. His request was deferred in Dec. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 5, 2017 NFL Insider Ian… Continue reading Raiders Rants: Aldon Smith returns? Plus, Results from the AP Awards
Oakland Raiders Regular Season Awards
The Oakland Raiders regular season ended way earlier than any of us had hoped. We would all rather watch our team in the AFC Championship. Unfortunately, that did not happen. Instead, we’re forced to review the regular season. Here is my take on the key players for the Raiders season, as well as a bonus… Continue reading Oakland Raiders Regular Season Awards
Oakland Raiders: Why the Silver and Black should keep defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr.
It is pretty easy to list off the reasons why the Oakland Raiders should not keep defensive coördinator Ken Norton Jr. A recent Just Blog Baby article makes a compelling argument for firing Norton Jr. Additionally, head coach Jack Del Rio called out the defense it in his closing press conference. “There were far too… Continue reading Oakland Raiders: Why the Silver and Black should keep defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr.
Oakland Raiders: There are no moral victories after 2016
“We want more,” Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio said at his final press conference of the season. “As an organization, our goals are higher. So, that’s not going to change.” Del Rio continued to talk about his teams’ good accomplishments. The fact that the team won 12 games, six-games in a row, and made… Continue reading Oakland Raiders: There are no moral victories after 2016
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’ keys to beating the Denver Broncos
When was the last time the Oakland Raiders played a meaningful game in primetime? When was the last time the Raiders had a legitimate chance to win said game? Oakland will face the Denver Broncos for this week’s Sunday Night Football action. The Raiders have a real shot at defeating the reigning Super Bowl champions… Continue reading Oakland Raiders’ keys to beating the Denver Broncos
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 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