Wide receiver is one of those odd positions where no team (Raiders included) ever has enough of them, but there is no irrefutable evidence that talented receivers make the overall impact to justify a huge investment at the position. The reality is, wide receiver by its nature is all about the eye of the beholder […]
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New Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden says some interesting things. He’s been a hot topic for sports journalists, who have taken his soundbites and run to all different ends of the universe. To that end, it’s important to decipher some of Gruden’s statements that have been misconstrued and hopefully understand the man better. And
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Doug Martin a.k.a. “The Muscle Hamster” came as a puzzling early free agency move for the Oakland Raiders under Jon Gruden’s new influence. Martin is headed back to his Bay Area roots for a stint in Oakland. The Stockton, California native brings an oft-injured six-year resume highlighted by a couple of really productive seasons. Doug Martin –
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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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