Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is the all-business, no-nonsense type. He’s the coach many in Raider Nation beckoned for, one who would swing the attention to winning and hold players accountable. And if there was a player who wasn’t with the program, adios, sayonara, bye Felicia. So you shouldn’t be the least bit surprised […]
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With the NFL draft fast approaching and free agency going a tad quiet, I decided to look at the safety position as the Oakland Raiders could pursue this before the draft, leaving them in a stronger position to go “best player available” from Day One.
First off, another position being spoken about is the running back position, the Raiders have numerous backs at their disposal but this hasn’t swayed head coach Jon Gruden away from the idea of drafting one from a deep and talented class.
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Raiders Release Marquette King The Oakland Raiders announced the release of Marquette King today (3/30/18). Though Raider Nation appears upset by the move, the writing was on the wall and the move makes sense considering the financial position the team is in. Here’s why… In February of 2016 the Raiders signed Marquette King to a
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Coming into the free agency period the Oakland Raiders have been more active than most people would have anticipated. Jon Gruden and Reggie McKenzie have brought in around 18 new faces to a team desperate for strong depth, especially in the secondary. Justin Ellis will stay with the Raiders after signing a new deal, but
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With little less than a month until the 2018 NFL Draft, “Draft Season” is in full effect. Raiders mock drafts and rumors swirl the internet as film is being analyzed and prospects are discussed by fans and NFL decision-makers alike. Undoubtedly, this is a great time of year. Without further ado, here are some random
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The Oakland Raiders were calm, collected and cool during free agency. The team didn’t succumb to the allure of a high-profile talent — much to the chagrin of many in Raider Nation — and inked players who have the requisite skills but at a much more affordable rate. Will Raiders Stress Patience in Draft Like
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One of the positions that has Raider Nation entirely on edge is space linebacker. To be clear, space linebacker for me is a linebacker that is not considered a pass rusher. Each scheme whether it is a 3-4, or a 4-3, or any of their variations, utilizes these linebackers differently. Most importantly, small differences in
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The NFL owners meeting is the prime destination to get juicy 411 on a specific team and the this year’s gathering in Orlando didn’t disappoint. In a topic not only debated amongst Raider Nation, but also produced eyebrow-raising reports, Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis addressed the team’s power structure. In short, general manager Reggie McKenzie
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In the early outgoing of free agency we’ve seen lots of huge contracts being given out by teams to marquee players. Much of Raider Nation was seemingly frustrated with the front office, after they remained rather quiet for some time without making a major move. It’s obvious this offseason that GM Reggie McKenzie has taken
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The mark of head coach Jon Gruden on the 2018 Oakland Raider’s roster is starting to come to fruition. The free agency frenzy has taken full-form around the NFL and the Raiders made an alarmingly big change at the wide receiver position. Michael Crabtree was released to make way for the signing of former Green
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