Mark Davis did not say a whole lot about the Oakland Raiders possible relocation to Las Vegas. Davis said Las Vegas is a global city and a NFL market. He also relied on the old cliche when asked about the possible move. “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” Davis said. But can his professional… Continue reading Las Vegas Raiders could make sense
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Trade deadline passes and Raiders stay put
Surprise! The Oakland Raiders made no changes before the trade deadline passed. In four years as general manager, Reggie Mckenzie continues to not make any trades. Trade deadline passes for fourth straight year with McKenzie leaving guns holstered. Not how Reggie rolls. #Raiders — Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) November 3, 2015 Of course fans like… Continue reading Trade deadline passes and Raiders stay put
Oakland Raiders Quarterly Report: Defense
On defense, the Oakland Raiders have not done much well. They have faced plenty of growing pains in a new scheme with a new defensive coordinator. Between Jack Del Rio and Ken Norton Jr. leading this group, they should be playing a lot better. Against the Bengals, Jeremy Hill tore apart the Raiders defense. Versus… Continue reading Oakland Raiders Quarterly Report: Defense
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
Raiders got it right with Del Rio
Call it uninventive, or predicted but the Raiders got it right hiring Jack Del Rio. The former Jaguars Head Coach wasn’t much of a candidate for any other coaching jobs but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t the perfect fit for the Raiders. Granted, Interim Head Coach Tony Sparano earned the support of veteran players like… Continue reading Raiders got it right with Del Rio
My First Raider Game
My pilgrimage to the Mecca for Raider Nation was everything I had ever imaged. A place where I can be loud and drunk in favor of my R-A-I-D-E-R-S what else could I ask for? To make things even better, the Raiders got the W over the Buffalo Bills. Here are somethings I noticed on my… Continue reading My First Raider Game
Sparano deserves another shot
Don’t get me wrong, the man is still 2-8 as the Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders but another team should consider adding him. Playing the toughest schedule in the NFL combined with a rookie quarterback and roster filled with post prime veterans, Sparano wasn’t put into a position to succeed. The fact that Sparano… Continue reading Sparano deserves another shot
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