What we learned in the Raiders win over the Steelers, why this ain’t last year and keys to establishing an identity versus the Dolphins in Week Three.
Tag: Reggie Mckenzie
Petty Pete’s thoughts on Steelers win, McKenzie, stadium woes and this week
They say trauma is passed down. If you’re a Raiders fan, you know this by your hate for the Steelers. Unless you read up or watch ESPN classic, you might not know why. Once upon a time, the Raiders and Steelers has battles in the playoffs. They were physical teams who hit each other and… Continue reading Petty Pete’s thoughts on Steelers win, McKenzie, stadium woes and this week
Bye Week Blues: Coop Gone and More
Listen, it’s been a couple of weeks since I have written here. How can you blame me? What should I say after our season’s first win came in OT of a toilet bowl versus the Browns? Or after that embarrassment to the Chargers in a defacto home game? Or that ass whooping in a London… Continue reading Bye Week Blues: Coop Gone and More
Petty Pete’s Points: Hue’s Revenge and more thoughts headed into Week Four
Once again, the Raiders are headed into a must win and they couldn’t have a more ironic game. The Browns come into town giving Baker Mayfield his first NFL Start. Hue Jackson also returns to Oakland riding the high of his first win in damn near two years. Moreover, Hue returns to the team that… Continue reading Petty Pete’s Points: Hue’s Revenge and more thoughts headed into Week Four
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
Gruden and McKenzie Free Agency 2018
This year’s free agency is going to be super interesting. Even more interesting than usual given it will give us our first public taste of the Jon Gruden and Reggie McKenzie dynamic. Traditionally, McKenzie and the Raiders sit out the first wave of free agency. Unless, there is a guy RM really wants he usually… Continue reading Gruden and McKenzie Free Agency 2018
Gruden Era Can’t Trust the Process
The Oakland Raiders blew up the process by firing Jack Del Rio and hiring Jon Gruden. You don’t hire Gruden from the booth, assemble of group of experienced and expensive assistants and pay Del Rio off to win a Division title. The expectations for Gruden and company is a Super Bowl ASAP. Of course, that… Continue reading Gruden Era Can’t Trust the Process
$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
Cash Carr: Derek is worth the fat extension
Forget the yards per attempt. Forget the happy feet in the pocket and the leg injury. Derek Carr is worth every penny and he hasn’t won the Raiders a championship or NFL MVP, yet. Carr and the Raiders seemed poised for both until Trent Cole sacked the Raiders QB and ended hopes for either. But… Continue reading Cash Carr: Derek is worth the fat extension
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