Battling academic issues is hard enough for student athletes. Top that with a switch in schools and an abrupt swap from futbol to football, those life-altering events scuttle many dreams and hopes. Not Eddy Piñeiro. The Miami native oozes the kayfabe machismo Razor Ramon sported and rose to the occasion. The big leg and swagger […]
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Declaring definitive starters in May? What an asinine assignment! Ok, admittedly, there are some for-sure starters on the Oakland Raiders roster. You can probably rattle a few off the top of your head right now. One would have to be extremely obtuse to not see the obvious. Yet, new head coach, new coaching staff, it’s
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With the 2018 NFL draft in the records for yet another year, it’s going to be intriguing to see how many prospects prove to be a BOOM, not a bust. The Oakland Raiders selected many prospects with different circumstances coming out of college, but one of the most intriguing recruits is Arden Key, formerly of
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If Seth Roberts is the odd man out, so be it. The Oakland Raiders wide receiving corp got a stupendous depth charge with a draft-day trade for ex-Pittsburgh Steeler Martavis Bryant. Head coach Jon Gruden tapped into his inner maverick and went Al Davis with that acquisition. A big, fast and productive wideout for a
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Being a storied franchise means that you have a lot of highlights, as well as lowlights, all recorded in the annals of NFL. The Raiders own more than their share and probably one of the most memorable and impactful was the Immaculate Reception. Who hasn’t heard of this game that changed the course of the
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“As the World Turns” seems to be the theme for the Raiders’ offseason so far. If anyone is actually surprised about that after Jon Gruden took over the reigns, hold on tight and enjoy the ride because it’s not over. As of May 4, the team hit their 90 men max roster size, so more
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After being conditionally reinstated to the NFL for the 2017 season, “The Alien” claimed he had found his way back to Earth. He resumed his starting position, reuniting with his accomplice Antonio Brown and pledging to maximize his “hellacious” potential. But, it seemed as though he was never given a chance. Bryant vented frustration from his decreased offensive role on social media and skipped mandatory team meetings before requesting to be traded. His yearning was ignored by head coach Mike Tomlin and the Steelers organization until fate revealed itself in the 2018 NFL draft.
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The NFL Draft is firmly in the rearview mirror for another year and for the Oakland Raiders, well they made waves by taking two offensive tackles within the first three rounds. Both of the picks who came in the shape of Kolton Miller and Brandon Parker are considered to be reaches in the first and
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Most athletes would’ve quit their sport if their career went anything like Raiders kicker Giorgio Tavecchio’s. After being cut six times, the Italian native is facing yet another roster spot battle. If not for a ridiculous amount of perseverance, Tavecchio wouldn’t be here today. Tavecchio moved to the United States as a child, in fact,
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Using a draft pick on a punter is blasphemy to many in Raider Nation. Even using a late-round compensatory pick, the notion of using a selection on a boot specialist makes some fans projectile vomit.
In fact, a big portion of the football following world looks down upon a punter. Face it, they get dismissed faster than the junk mail that arrives in your mailbox or the spam that lands in your email filter.
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