Here is a fun read for you all to get you through another Super Bowl Sunday without the Raiders. These players wore the Silver and Black at one point in their career. Here’s how they did this past season and a sprinkle of Raiders’ memories. Latavius Murray, Saints The Tay Train rushed for over 600… Continue reading Where are They Now? 2019
Tag: Free Agency
The Raiders already made their big splash
If you expected a marquee free agency signing or hoped for one like I did, you’re real disappointed with this week’s haul. It’s understandable since the Raiders signed a 33-year-old Jordy Nelson, four defensive starters from non-playoff teams, three reserve skill players you’ve never heard of and a long snapper. This really shouldn’t be surprising… Continue reading The Raiders already made their big splash
Free Agency Watch and Wish List
Here is a comprehensive list of how the Raiders should value free agents. Free Agency opens today and these players are grouped by the wave. This isn’t necessarily a ranking so much as it shows what players should be a priority as well as their value to the Raiders. Top Guys These guys will get… Continue reading Free Agency Watch and Wish List
Raiders Rants: Cordarrelle Patterson, Marshall Newhouse and More
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
Oakland Raiders: Free Agency Blueprint
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
Free Agency Radar and Big Board
Finally, free agency. The Oakland Raiders bring the second most cap to the party at just over $70 million. The team will look to build on last year’s success by adding starters and players who can immediately compete. Although the Raiders found key players at key positions, they still have many wholes on their rosters.… Continue reading Free Agency Radar and Big Board
Revisiting Raiders’ Key Free Agent Signings and Draft Implications
Rodney Hudson The Raiders had to spend on someone. Hudson was the Raiders only marquee signing and got almost 9 million a year. The center is one of PFF top rated centers and is just entering his prime. He should be the middle anchor of the offensive line and Derek Carr’s key protector. Draft Implications:… Continue reading Revisiting Raiders’ Key Free Agent Signings and Draft Implications
Raiders Free Agency: Window Shopping
Any talk about Free Agency has pretty much been irrelevant until yesterday’s franchise tag deadline. Now that teams have established exactly who will be able to hit the open market, it is time to sort out all of the Raiders rumors. With the Raiders having up to 70 million in cap space (depending on your… Continue reading Raiders Free Agency: Window Shopping
Terrelle Pryor trade makes sense
Here is a column I wrote for my school paper. Original post- http://sundial.csun.edu/2014/04/seahawks-make-smart-move-with-low-cost-aquisition-of-raiders-pryor/ NFL teams began their quest for Super Bowl XLIX Tuesday with the beginning of offseason training activities (OTA). OTAs are teams’ first opportunity to welcome new players and assimilate them with team culture. The defending champion Seattle Seahawks added one more… Continue reading Terrelle Pryor trade makes sense
A Raiders Fun Friday
Raiders General Manager Reggie McKenzie did not waste any time on his Friday, and cleared his to-do list by signing two more veteran defensive linemen and running back. I took some time to address a potential Free Agency signing for the Raiders, with Desean Jackson, but the Raiders already brought someone home to the bay-area.… Continue reading A Raiders Fun Friday