Oakland Raiders Head Coach Jack Del Rio said his team put on a gritty performance in a win over the New Orleans Saints. He said the team is learning how to win and close games. “Let’s win it right now. I thought that we took some clock there at the end so they would not… Continue reading Raiders at Saints: Oakland’s Best Quotes
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Raiders Rants: Gabe Jackson, Jack Del Rio, David Amerson, and receivers
Gabe Jackson CBSSports.com’s Pete Prisco ranked the most underrated player on each team. Jackson earned the recognition for the Raiders. Prisco wrote that he gives the Raiders a nice guard tandem with Kelechi Osemele. My Take: I’ve said this since the Raiders drafted Jackson. He should transition to the right side well this year. Jack Del… Continue reading Raiders Rants: Gabe Jackson, Jack Del Rio, David Amerson, and receivers
Raiders Rants: DeAndre Washington, Michael Crabtree & Las Vegas
More updates on the latest headlines from the Oakland Raiders. DeAndre Washington Apparently, the Raiders see rookie DeAndre Washington as a potential starter. OC Bill Musgrave complimented his work ethic and said he earned reps with the first team. CBS Sports reports that Washington is a lot like starter Latavius Murray. He is also a… Continue reading Raiders Rants: DeAndre Washington, Michael Crabtree & Las Vegas
Raiders Rants: D.J. Hayden, Mario Edwards, Karl Joseph, Matt McGloin & more
The Oakland Raiders finished minicamp a couple of weeks ago. Here is my take on the biggest headlines since then. Matt McGloin Raiders QB Matt McGloin started minicamp as the No. 3 quarterback, behind Connor Cook. My Take: It should not come as a surprise. McGloin was drafted by the previous regime. He is a… Continue reading Raiders Rants: D.J. Hayden, Mario Edwards, Karl Joseph, Matt McGloin & more
Raiders Rants: Sean Smith, Jack Del Rio and John Madden
Check out the latest headlines and notes with my take on the news and issues facing the Oakland Raiders. Sean Smith Earlier this week, Sean Smith spoke to the media about the Raiders secondary reinventing itself. Smith said, David Amerson has impressed him with his size and athleticism. As for DJ Hayden, Smith said he… Continue reading Raiders Rants: Sean Smith, Jack Del Rio and John Madden
Reviewing the Oakland Raiders NFL Draft
The Oakland Raiders entered the draft with most of their starters set, but glaring needs for depth across the roster. How did they do with their picks? Why did they make the selections that they did? Jack Del Rio and Reggie McKenzie shared insights onto their picks. As a bonus, I’ve also recapped my… Continue reading Reviewing the Oakland Raiders NFL Draft
Raiders Strike Gold with Norton
The Raiders received some flak for not hiring a sexy visionary name as Head Coach. They got even more hate when defensive coordinators spurned them. Finally, the Raiders named a defensive coordinator and it was Ken Norton Jr. Formally of the Seahawks. Not only does Norton come from the Pete Carroll coaching tree dating back… Continue reading Raiders Strike Gold with Norton
The defensive coordinator fiasco
Can we just hire a coordinator already? The fact that Raiders have already added staff positions but have yet to net a defensive coordinator is understandably making fans anxious. The Raiders have already explored options with Eric Mangini and Mike Smith who would have both been good coordinators. Ultimately, both have reportedly spurned the job.… Continue reading The defensive coordinator fiasco
Bill Musgrave as Offensive Coordinator can’t be worse than previous OCs
Well atleast his name is not Greg. Today, it was reported that the Oakland Raiders would hire Bill Musgrave as their offensive coordinator. Some fans were underwhelmed by the hire considering they wanted Marc Trestman as the play caller. Trestman would have been a great candidate due to his work with quarterbacks like Rich Gannon,… Continue reading Bill Musgrave as Offensive Coordinator can’t be worse than previous OCs