Considering this is my first piece of literature for the Raider Ramble, it would be apropos to introduce myself and the format in which my content will enter your brain. My content will be taking the form of what I have dubbed, “The VEGAS Archives”. Basically, I came up with a cheeky acronym to sort players and other ideas by using the letters for the new home of the Raiders. It was indeed on the nose.
Oh how quickly the visions of Derek Carr throwing to Jarvis Landry were dashed. This past Tuesday was the first day NFL teams could apply the franchise tag to players and the Miami Dolphins slapped their wide receiver with the quickness. Tag! You’re it! Fantasy met reality. And it was a bitter meeting for some. …
Free agency hasn’t started yet but already teams are lining players up to fill holes on their roster and on Wednesday afternoon the Oakland Raiders came into the fold. Via the ever-reliable Ian Rapoport, news came in that Vontae Davis (29) is visiting the Raiders after meeting with the San Francisco 49ers. The two-time Pro …
The season that was prophesized as the year that the Oakland Raiders would end a dynasty and rebuild their own turned out to be nothing less than a disappointment. So coming up with a handful of plays as the top five of the season may seem like a tall task, but there were some brilliant …
Reggie McKenzie won Executive of the Year in 2016 and rightfully so. A combination of the players he drafted and the players he brought in during free agency racked up a league-leading seven spots in the Pro Bowl. The team finished 12-4 making the playoffs for the first time in 14 years; meanwhile, the 2017 …
2018 NFL Draft Pivotal To Reggie McKenzie Legacy Read More »
So it’s that time of year again, folks. The NFL draft decides the future of each individual franchise and the prospects’ new beginnings. But before the illustrious draft takes center stage, it’s time for the NFL draft candidates to produce on their auditions. The NFL combine, which takes place between February 27th-March 5th, is a …
Coming into the 2018 NFL draft, some of the biggest needs the Oakland Raiders must address are on defense. More specifically, however, it’s the holes in the secondary that need immediate attention. Oakland has since cut cornerback David Amerson and fellow corner Sean Smith is still dealing with legal troubles and T.J. Carrie is currently …
Every once in a while, we’re reminded how crucial the backup quarterback is. This was a year for the whole league to take notice but for the Oakland Raiders and Derek Carr, that reminder came at the end of the 2016 season. EJ Manuel didn’t have too much exposure but probably wouldn’t inspire confidence if …
The most existential group of Jon Gruden’s Raiders, special teams, are in a flux position heading into these busy months ahead. Sebastian Janikowski is a free agent who wanted to stay a Raider for as long as he could, but that day has finally come to an end. Giorgio Tavecchio is also on the market …
Coming off of a very disappointing season, the Oakland Raiders have some big decisions to make in terms of cutting players to free up cap space. What’s Next For Lynch? The Raiders managed a 6-10 record in the 17′-18′ season, which can only be seen as a massive dip in performance from the previous year. …
