The Raiders capped off the first week of Free Agency by adding some weight named Donald Penn to an Offensive line in need of some help at the left tackle position. Donald Penn is a former undrafted free agent whom has spent the last few seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Penn chose the Oakland… Continue reading Raiders End 1st Week of FA with BIG signing
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Mckenzie builds momentum with Jones signing.
The Raiders added another couple of Superbowl rings and versatile weapons to their team in the second week of Free Agency, only this time it was offense. GM Reggie McKenzie brought in one of his favorite players from his former employee named James Jones. At 29, the former Packer wide-out signed a two year deal… Continue reading Mckenzie builds momentum with Jones signing.
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
Tuck and Woodley’s meaning for Raiders
Just around twelve hours ago, Raidernation was ready to jump ship when the Rodger Saffold deal was botched. Apparently, depending on whose side you believe, Saffold had a previous shoulder injury that caused him to fail the Raiders physical and voiding the contract. Fast Forward a few hours, and Raider Fans were excited to hear… Continue reading Tuck and Woodley’s meaning for Raiders
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
Why the Combine still Matters
What is all the hype with the combine? Who cares what time someone ran, or how many bench presses someone has. Why hype up the combine? As fans, we want to see players flying around making plays and touchdowns. We do not care if they can run around bags or throw on air. Even In… Continue reading Why the Combine still Matters
Bargain Bin Free Agents
FA DE Justin Tuck Anyone who thinks the Raiders are going to break the bank for any big time free agents is living in a fantasy world. GM Reggie McKenzie has a background in a Packers organization that doesn’t over pay for free agents. McKenzie himself has stressed building through the draft, which will be… Continue reading Bargain Bin Free Agents
Raiders should have eyes on Reciever in 14′ Draft
Watching the AFC Playoffs, and watching 3 division rivals play for a Superbowl is rough. As I watch the Broncos, Chargers, and Chiefs I realize how undermatched the Raiders really were. The Raiders offense lacked the playmakers to compete against those teams. The Chargers have Antonio Gates and Eddie Royal, The Broncos have Demarius Thomas,… Continue reading Raiders should have eyes on Reciever in 14′ Draft
First things First
We all mock free agency. Normal people feel like it is millionaires complaining about 10 or 12 million to play a game. The truth is, the NFL is a business and these are guys jobs, livelihoods, and families impacted by this once in a while decision. If regular people could be courted every few years by… Continue reading First things First
Pryor and McGloin deserve another Off-season
The Quarterback position is the toughest position in the NFL. When a team succeeds than the QB gets the credit, and when a team loses they usually take the blame. A QB can be loved one week and hated the next. There are only about 90 QB jobs in the NFL, so it is a… Continue reading Pryor and McGloin deserve another Off-season