The Oakland Raiders regime consistently adds competition to their roster through Free Agency. The Raiders will continue this trend by addressing each need with a capable starter or solid backup. This formula helps steady the blue-worker culture of Jack Del Rio’s roster. It saves owner Mark Davis money by not cashing huge checks for any… Continue reading Oakland Raiders: Free Agency Blueprint
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How the combine effected the Raiders’ board
The Combine makes prospects stock rise and fall every year. Here are some performances that should impact the Raiders’ big board. Pass Rushers Always at a premium, the combine helped differentiate some of the nation’s top pass rushers. Dante Fowler from Florida stole the show displaying fluidity and charisma in drills and with the media.… Continue reading How the combine effected the Raiders’ board
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
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
2014 Draft shows Raiders building a Culture
Now that the dust has settled on the NFL Draft, rookie contracts, and rookie mini-camps the Oakland Raiders can be excited about their 2014 draft class. I have never been an advid supporter of GM Reggie McKenzie, however, he should be applauded for having a top-notch draft classes. Besides the talent he was able to… Continue reading 2014 Draft shows Raiders building a Culture
Derek Carr starter sooner than later
Don’t be surprised if Derek Carr wins the starting job headed into the season. Sure he is a rookie, but few quarterbacks are chatting up opposing defenses with their older professional brother. I get NFL bloodlines do not mean much, but I think Carr’s learning curve is going to be less than other rookies. Added… Continue reading Derek Carr starter sooner than later
Day Two still a lot of options for Raiders
The Oakland Raiders added an impact offensive player in the first round of the draft, by selecting Khalil Mack. The Raiders built on that by selecting Derek Carr as their developmental quarterback of the future in Derek Carr. Carr’s big-body and big-arm made him a candidate to be selected in the first round, so the… Continue reading Day Two still a lot of options for Raiders
No Suprise if Raiders select Evans
Many in the media, have predicted a for-gone conclusion that the Raiders will target Khalil Mack or Sammy Watkins with the fifth draft pick. Otherwise, the two may consider some of the elite tackles, but will likely trade down the board. However, in the scenario that Mack and Watkins are off of the board, could… Continue reading No Suprise if Raiders select Evans
Bridgewater’s fall signifies value of QB class
Draft Day is finally here! As informed fans we have been hearing the same talk over the past few months. Who’s falling, who’s rising, and who faired well at the Pro-day. One of those players who heard that talk was Teddy Bridgewater. During the season, Bridgewater was the consensus top quarterback in the college football.… Continue reading Bridgewater’s fall signifies value of QB class
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