Oakland is an Experience Everyday for the past four years I’ve woken up and looked at the Oakland Coliseum, Alameda Coliseum. O.co or whatever it is called. A few years back someone bought me a picture of the stadium printed on canvas. It’s a reminder of the place I feel most at home. Gruden hit… Continue reading A Goodbye to Oakland and Beating the Jags
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Forget AB, for Oakland’s Sake and more game notes Week One 2019
Week One is upon us and Antonio Brown is behind us. The entire, short-lived Antonio Brown situation was nightmare for the Silver and Black. However, the biggest loser in the entire situation is Oakland. Without Brown, the Raiders are that much less talented and that much harder to support in their future ex-home city. Oakland… Continue reading Forget AB, for Oakland’s Sake and more game notes Week One 2019
Las Vegas: What’s the latest?
A few huge developments happened over the past couple of weeks, while my personal life put this blog on the backburner. First, the Nevada State Senate approved the increase in tax that would allow Las Vegas to raise the $750 million to lure the Raiders via a new stadium. Second, Mark Davis attended a ceremony… Continue reading Las Vegas: What’s the latest?
Defensive Backs creating a Culture
Dennis Allen is most notably connected to the New Orleans Saints Championship Team. What did he coach? Defensive Backs, and it seems like he is finally transferring that knowledge to the silver and black. That Saints team was noted for takeovers in the secondary, but the only thing the Raiders secondary has been noted for… Continue reading Defensive Backs creating a Culture
Too Early to Call Hayden a Bust
The big news out of Raiders’ Mini-camp has been the absence of last year’s 1st round pick D.J. Hayden. After being injured off and on last season, the corner back has left many fans disappointed that he has been unable to stay on the field. So much disappointment that many people are already calling him… Continue reading Too Early to Call Hayden a Bust
2014 Draft shows Raiders building a Culture
Now that the dust has settled on the NFL Draft, rookie contracts, and rookie mini-camps the Oakland Raiders can be excited about their 2014 draft class. I have never been an advid supporter of GM Reggie McKenzie, however, he should be applauded for having a top-notch draft classes. Besides the talent he was able to… Continue reading 2014 Draft shows Raiders building a Culture
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
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