With the 2019 season approaching, I figured it would be appropriate to determine an All-Raiders team for the last 19 seasons. In this article, we will exclusively look at the following positions: quarterback, running back and fullback. Other offensive positions and defense will come later (this is article one of six). Of course, there is a …
A month from today, all players will be in training camp. Between Hard Knocks and the multitude of position battles, camp for the Oakland Raiders should be entertaining. Two of the more interesting position battles heading into camp are at tight end and slot receiver. Tight End Last season, the Raiders’ lone Pro Bowler was …
The NFL has 32 franchise teams at the moment and they’ve all had their ups and downs. Some of them are new and still trying to establish their place in league history. Some are recent additions to the record books. Others have a long-established history such as the Raiders, and either continued success or are …
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There will be quite a few young Raiders who receive a significant amount of playing time in 2019. With such a young roster, not many have a chance to make their first Pro Bowl. Of course, all players who haven’t been selected have a chance to reach this achievement, but below are the three players …
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Playoffs! Playoffs! We are going to discuss playoffs and the Oakland Raiders. Many of the so-called experts, handicappers, and prognosticators have the Raiders finishing last in the AFC West again. Let me tell you, based off a long running history, most couldn’t argue. For every season the team has had massive changes, losing has been …
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You could argue that center Rodney Hudson is the Raiders best returning player and has been their best offensive player in recent years. While Hudson’s success helps the team, this also means Oakland will have to open its checkbook if the team wants to re-sign the center. Predicting Raiders C Rodney Hudson’s Contract Extension The Raiders …
As we all know, the Oakland Raiders are going to be featured on this upcoming edition of Hard Knocks. The show does not come without controversy however, as Raider Nation seems to be split in regards to whether they wanted the team to be featured. There are pros and cons to Hard Knocks and the …
The Raiders impotent pass rush and league-low 13 sacks is/was the subject of analysis, many jokes and ridicule. And for a damn good reason. No other team approached the pathetic nature Oakland displayed when it came to disrupting and dropping opposing quarterbacks. As a result, the team invested serious draft capital and cap space in …
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The only exposure that will come with HBO film crews descending upon Napa is the colorful cast of characters the Raiders assembled last and this offseason.
Antonio Brown was the biggest and best offseason acquisition for the Oakland Raiders. The wide receiver enters the season with high expectations and joins an offense that saw its fair share of struggles last year. An integral factor in Brown’s success this season will be his performance against divisional opponents. Below is a look at …
