I know it is OTA’s and it is all about moving forward to the 2018 season but I want to take a few moment to remember the legacies of a few Raiders casualties. You won’t read about any of these guys in Raiders Hall of Fame. They’re the casualties of the lost 2017 season. Michael… Continue reading Goodbye, Gruden’s Casualties: OTAS
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$100 million later, Jon Gruden is officially official head coach of the Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders officially got their white whale. They gave Jon Gruden $100 million over 10 years so the ESPN commentator would return to the sideline. ruden’s assistants are expected to be heavily compensated as well. Welcome back, Coach Gruden. Let's get to work.#BackInBlack | #RaiderNation Release: https://t.co/uVjOyTLMcj pic.twitter.com/9qJqTc0i8g — Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) January… Continue reading $100 million later, Jon Gruden is officially official head coach of the Oakland Raiders
Are the Raiders’ Decision Makers Bold?
The Oakland Raiders suffered an embarrassing loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last week. A seemingly defeated head coach Jack Del Rio didn’t seem like he knew the answers. He insisted that the offense needed to play “Bold.” Silver and Black QB Derek Carr later said he was going to let it rip because that… Continue reading Are the Raiders’ Decision Makers Bold?
Raiders versus Titans: What you need to know
For months, I’ve circled this as a trap game on the Raiders schedule. The Titans are trending in the same direction that the Raiders were a year ago. Tennessee is a young team on the rise and their looking for a statement win early. Meanwhile, the Raiders have a ton of pressure on them from… Continue reading Raiders versus Titans: What you need to know
Raiders Rants: Marshawn Lynch Sitting and Derek Carr’s Trolling
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
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: 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: Turn up or Turn Down from Week 4
The Oakland Raiders secured their third road victory of the 2016 season via a defeat of the previously undefeated Baltimore Ravens. Here are more lessons from the 28-27 victory. Turn Up: 3-1 overall record for the 2016 season. The Raiders have a chance to go 3-1 for the 1st time since 2002 when they started… Continue reading Oakland Raiders: Turn up or Turn Down from Week 4