Raider legend Cliff Branch is gone at the age of 71. Many, including my good friend Kenny King Jr., have said that Branch was a great Raider and an even better man. The whole Oakland Raiders organization is in mourning, but Branch deserved better from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Raiders WR Cliff Branch: …
Antonio Brown is a lightning-rod for criticism with the Oakland Raiders. However, his foot injury has been blown out of proportion.
The Oakland Raiders took the field at Redwood Middle School on a warm sunny Fan Fest Friday in front of devoted Raider Nation members on the outskirts of the Napa Valley. One thing was absolutely eye-popping to see and that was the Raiders starting offensive line which could be described in one word: massive. Trent …
Who is the Raiders’ primary slot-receiver? What does the starting secondary look like? Every off-season there is plenty of debate on the 53-man roster. However, 2019 feels a bit different, Oakland has competition all over the field. There are battles up and down the roster, whether it’s to make the 53-man cut or to take a …
Maurice Hurst is never one to mince words. Dating back to him answering the myriad of questions regarding his heart ailment — which caused him to drop to the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft — the current Oakland Raider and former Michigan Wolverine is straight and to the point. And when broached with …
Jon Gruden is back for year two and with a plethora of new gadgets to play with. With three first round picks and a gigantic free agent haul, this roster is exciting again. The fans came out in full force to get a first glimpse at the 2019 Raiders and it didn’t disappoint. While Week 1 …
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The last couple of weeks have not been very kind to the Oakland Raiders in regard to the team’s left guard position. On the 12th, the NFL announced that Richie Incognito is suspended for the first two games of the season. Two weeks later, the team announced Denzelle Good is out for two months after having …
The Oakland Raiders are coming into their second season under head coach Jon Gruden. Mike Mayock came on board as general manager during the offseason, and the two have carefully crafted a roster that balances high-character guys with big personalities. With Hard Knocks looming, fans will get an in-depth look at training camp. However, until …
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And thus ends the legend of Chris Warren III — for now. The preseason standout and much-ballyhooed running back was waxed from the Oakland Raiders roster on Sunday. “He didn’t meet out fitness expectations,” Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson plainly said during Sunday’s post-practice press conference. “There are certain standards that we have here, and …
Almost immediately after being introduced as the Raiders head coach, Jon Gruden began remaking the team’s roster. He had a clear vision for the team and any player who did not fit that vision was promptly cut. While last season Gruden certainly made some questionable decisions, the majority of the players that Gruden decided to …
