Being a storied franchise means that you have a lot of highlights, as well as lowlights, all recorded in the annals of NFL. The Raiders own more than their share and probably one of the most memorable and impactful was the Immaculate Reception. Who hasn’t heard of this game that changed the course of the …
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“As the World Turns” seems to be the theme for the Raiders’ offseason so far. If anyone is actually surprised about that after Jon Gruden took over the reigns, hold on tight and enjoy the ride because it’s not over. As of May 4, the team hit their 90 men max roster size, so more …
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After being conditionally reinstated to the NFL for the 2017 season, “The Alien” claimed he had found his way back to Earth. He resumed his starting position, reuniting with his accomplice Antonio Brown and pledging to maximize his “hellacious” potential. But, it seemed as though he was never given a chance. Bryant vented frustration from his decreased offensive role on social media and skipped mandatory team meetings before requesting to be traded. His yearning was ignored by head coach Mike Tomlin and the Steelers organization until fate revealed itself in the 2018 NFL draft.
The NFL Draft is firmly in the rearview mirror for another year and for the Oakland Raiders, well they made waves by taking two offensive tackles within the first three rounds. Both of the picks who came in the shape of Kolton Miller and Brandon Parker are considered to be reaches in the first and …
Most athletes would’ve quit their sport if their career went anything like Raiders kicker Giorgio Tavecchio’s. After being cut six times, the Italian native is facing yet another roster spot battle. If not for a ridiculous amount of perseverance, Tavecchio wouldn’t be here today. Tavecchio moved to the United States as a child, in fact, …
Using a draft pick on a punter is blasphemy to many in Raider Nation. Even using a late-round compensatory pick, the notion of using a selection on a boot specialist makes some fans projectile vomit.
In fact, a big portion of the football following world looks down upon a punter. Face it, they get dismissed faster than the junk mail that arrives in your mailbox or the spam that lands in your email filter.
We didn’t even have to wait for actual games to see Jon Gruden’s patented scowl. The Oakland Raiders head coach endearing disdain was on full display when he took to the podium last week after the end of rookie minicamp day one. What prompted Gruden’s ire? I’m not going to answer any more health questions …
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The Oakland Raiders have a long and illustrious history that lends heavily to the development of the NFL into the league that it is today.
To understand the Raiders is to understand the NFL. How could so much be attributable to one team, you may ask, but a glimpse into the past tells you everything you need to know about how Al Davis and his Raiders have molded the league in their own way.
The Oakland Raiders, like every team in the NFL, are looking to put together a “super plan” for winning it all in 2018-2019. Stretched between a rock and a hard place salary cap-wise, they chose not to overpay for younger talent, which has left them all of the 30 somethings general manager Reggie McKenzie can …
Jon Gruden and Co. did their best to keep Gruden’s word of adding interior pass rushing help. In Rounds 2 and 5, the Raiders added a small school superstar in PJ Hall and a superstar with health concerns in Maurice Hurst. Also, Arden Key, the 2016 SEC sack leader, was selected in the 3rd round …
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