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 […]
Quick Slants: Changing Roles, Free Agents and a Draft Conundrum Read More »
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
Raiders: A Free Agency Digest Read More »
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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Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden made it clear at the NFL Combine that he plans to utilize Marshawn Lynch, although he wants him “better and stronger.” Gruden also made it clear that Lynch needs a true fullback and a blocking tight end to help pave the road ahead. With glaring weaknesses on defense, Raider Nation
Draft: Day 3 Targets at Fullback and Tight End for the Raiders Read More »
The Oakland Raiders have the tenth overall pick and a ton of needs on defense, why not give defensive tackle Vita Vea a look?
Raiders: What To Do On Draft Day? Read More »
As if you needed proof Jon Gruden thought the Oakland Raiders roster was littered with “basura”. The new head coach is making sure the roster is to his liking with the quickness, isn’t he? In just over a week, the Raiders jettisoned wide receivers Michael Crabtree, Cordarrelle Patterson, offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse and cornerback Sean
Raiders: Gruden’s Wasting Little Time Read More »
Re-signing Justin Ellis and inking special teamer and reserve wide receiver Griff Whalen unsurprisingly set Raider Nation aflame with unbridled fury when NFL free agency opened last week. But at week’s end, the Oakland Raiders added 14 players to the roster while jettisoning three. Oakland wasn’t going to be a big player in a high-priced
Quick Slants: Raiders’ Patient Approach in FA is Proper Read More »
With free agency in full flow, let’s take a look at my third pre-draft mock for the Raiders. Although news broke that the Oakland Raiders have signed LB Tahir Whitehead, formerly of the Detroit Lions, the team still needs to fill a lot of holes on an already underwhelming defense. Impending departures and signings have
Mock: Raiders Go Defense 1st Four Rounds Read More »
So far in my short stint with The Ramble, I have used the VEGAS Archives as a way to sort draft prospects. This week, I will be modifying the acronym to make a case for why the Oakland Raiders should trade for Martavis Bryant of the Pittsburgh Steelers. March 15 was a big day for
The VEGAS Archives: The Case For Martavis Bryant Read More »
The hysteria that is NFL Free Agency is only a few days old and the deals being consumed are like an unstoppable blitzkrieg. Yet the Oakland Raiders are sitting back and waiting for the chips to fall where they may. The regime has been weighing the market while making calculated decisions. Raiders: Free Agency vs.
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