What to Expect from the New-Look Oakland Raiders
What should the Raider Nation expect to be different in 2018 with the exciting coaching change?
January 2018
Quick Slants: Welcome Back, Chucky
“Raider Nation, this is a big effin deal.” That was a clearly delighted Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis this past Tuesday. His six-year odyssey to reclaim the one that got away was over. He landed the ever-elusive Jon Gruden as his head coach. No wonder Davis was so boisterous. Gruden’s return is a big effin …
Will “Chucky” Come to Play with “Beast Mode”?
There’s arguably no decision more intriguing than the one involving controversial hometown guy, Marshawn Lynch. The Jon Gruden hire is official and the media frenzy has poured in. Now it’s time for the business decisions within the organization to fall under the new influences of the head coach’s vision. One of the first orders of business for coach Gruden …
Raiders: Improving the TE Position
The Raider Ramble takes a look at the tight end position for the Raiders from this past season to its future prospects Jared Cook had solid production this season but not where it really counted, which was in the red zone. He only had a handful of targets and two touchdowns. That has really been …
Jamize Olawale Is Poised For A Return to Greatness in 2018
Gruden: Do We Have a Fullback? The answer is a resounding yes. And the man’s name is Jamize Olawale. Die-hard fans know him well. In turn, Raider Nation has been clamoring for his return to the Raiders offense throughout the 2017 season. The speedy fullback experienced a breakout year under Bill Musgrave’s offense in 2016. …
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Guenther Can Make The Raiders Defense (Finally) Respectable
Here’s a question that must be asked and answered when the Oakland Raiders convene for their first staff/personnel meeting: “Paul, what do you need to make this defense sound?” That Paul would be new defensive coordinator Paul Guenther. Brought over from the Cincinnati Bengals by new head coach Jon Gruden, Guenther built a reputation as …
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The Lunacy of the Rooney Rule vs. The Oakland Raiders
The NFL is investigating the Oakland Raiders for violating the Rooney Rule in their pursuit of Jon Gruden.
Who Was The Most Disappointing Raiders Offensive Player in 2017?
The Oakland Raiders offense drastically underperformed from what was expected by many, while the defense was just as abysmal as the previous season. Fingers can be pointed in just about every direction, but the offense will undoubtedly shoulder this season’s blame. The entire offensive unit would probably claim they each had their fair share of …
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Reasons to Be Excited About the 2018 Oakland Raiders
After a disappointing 2017 season, there are reasons to be excited about the 2018 Oakland Raiders.
Gru-some: Jon Gruden Reminds Us Of His Genius
Jon Gruden hasn’t been away from football for the last ten years, in fact, he for all intents and purposes probably just revolutionized a process in which coaches can acquire information from all 32 organizations. Gruden ascended to heights unknown to anyone not named John Madden, the moment he left the sidelines. Gruden has been …
