After stealing off-season headlines when they brought back Jon Gruden, the Oakland Raiders gutted their roster in conjunction with a different approach to free agency as well as the draft that had been the norm in the last couple of years. The Khalil Mack trade notwithstanding, let’s see how Derek Carr’s shaping up four games […]
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After what might have seemed like an eternal four weeks for Raider Nation, the Oakland Raiders were finally able to notch their first win of the season. The 1-3 record is very deceiving and certainly gives pundits plenty of ammunition but the fact is the Raiders offense is rolling. And if this year is to
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After the first win of the season, Raider Nation is understandably exhausted.
Many fans, myself included, began to shovel dirt on what would have been a Silver and Black grave had the Cleveland Browns won. Instead, with a little “help” from some missed calls, the Raiders strong-armed their way back into the game and closed out for the first time this season. Let’s examine the best, the worst, and the deeply concerning for this team moving forward, in particular, the offense.
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After four weeks in the NFL season, the Oakland Raiders finally tasted victory (and Jon Gruden’s first victory since returning) and in dramatic fashion no less. Let’s take a look and see what the crew at the Raider Ramble had to say about the win this week.
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The more you say it, the worse it sounds. In all honesty, this is quite a disappointing start to Jon Gruden’s second tenure with the Raiders. And while the internet, football analysts, and an angry mob of Twitter accounts are ready to throw in the towel for the season, there is still a lot of football
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The honeymoon phase for the Raiders and coach Jon Gruden is ending before it ever started. Three games into the season Raider Nation is on edge and with an energetic Baker Mayfield led Browns team coming to town, fear is setting in. However, early season turmoil is not foreign for good teams. Example, the Patriots,
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January 9, 2018 Raider Nation, This is a big f’ing deal! -Mark Davis Over eight months later, these famous words are now an afterthought to a tumultuous opening month for John Gruden and the Oakland Raiders. Khalil Mack is gone and most realistic people know the trade was uneven. Reggie Nelson somehow stays employed, while
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After what is by far the worst loss of the young season, Jon Gruden and Derek Carr have much to atone for. @sik0simmons The Raiders are not paying them, combined, almost a quarter of a billion dollars for an 0-3 start filled with near misses. Between bad reads, missed timing, and questionable calls, the Silver
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Trying to find the Silver (and black) lining in yet another Oakland Raider loss.
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A loss is a loss and most fans don’t want to hear excuses, however, Jordy Nelson shined in another squandered opportunity for the Oakland Raiders in Miami. Let’s not forget the Raiders came out firing on all cylinders in the first quarter with Nelson totaling 139 receiving yards in the opening quarter. Throw in the
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