In case you haven’t heard from everyone in the media lately, this rookie class could possibly become the best of the past decade. The thing is that as a Oakland Raiders fan it’s weird hearing so much praise for a G.M. who is only a year removed from a job as a draft analyst. This […]
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This is the second year of a new regime with many new faces within the Oakland Raiders organization that have made positive impacts. However, one of those faces you may not hear about in national headlines has had a tremendous impact under the radar, defensive line coach Brentson Buckner. The rookie class as we all
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Sitting at 6-4, the Oakland Raiders head to New York with playoff dreams on their mind… Game Info Teams: Oakland Raiders (6-4) @ New York Jets (3-7) Time: 10:00 AM PT Venue: Metlife Stadium TV/Radio: CBS, Raiders Radio Network Storylines: Raiders must avoid a trap game At 6-4, the Raiders are sitting pretty. They scraped
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Quietly, almost zen-like, without bringing too much attention to himself, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has “revived” his career. But Raider Nation already knew that. We finally made it through Week 11 of the NFL, and the numbers don’t lie. There are exactly four AFC quarterbacks who have made it to Week 12 with a
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As far as everyone in Raider Nation is concerned, the 2019 Oakland Raiders and their success is because of head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock. But what about the man that actually signs the checks? We’re talking about Mark Davis. Raider Nation: The Second Coming of Raiders Owner Mark Davis People want
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Jon Gruden “the coach” brought a revitalizing energy to the Oakland Raiders in the wake of Jack Del Rio’s exit. But, Gruden “the general manager” well, not so much. In spite of this, right now, the “general manager” is looking, in all honesty, like a damn genius. Is It Time to Eat Crow For Those
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Sarcasm Alert: Who would have predicted that a fourth round pick from Eastern Michigan with a nickname like “Mad Maxx” would turn out to be the next great pass rusher in Oakland Raiders’ lore! Okay, he’s a rookie so lets pump the breaks right now for just a moment on Maxx Crosby. Before Raider Nation
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Analysts and some even in Raider Nation love bad mouthing Al Davis all because he “lost his mind” towards the end of his reign. Given all he did for football, the Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders as well as the AFL and NFL, I’d say he earned earned his praise. Raiders Retrospective: The “Maverick” The
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The dust has settled on the polarizing Khalil Mack trade and it seems Raider Nation has been surprisingly (and overwhelmingly) satisfied with the results of the trade. And why wouldn’t they, as the Oakland Raiders are primed to make a run at a spot in the playoffs. Post-Trade: Josh Jacobs Heavily Favored Over Khalil Mack
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Cliches and old adages are timeless because more often than not, they hold true. In the NFL you never apologize for a win. Ever. Before getting sidetracked by how poorly we feel the Oakland Raiders may or may not have played, credit must be given where credit is due. The Raiders have authored a three
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