The NFL’s 32 teams’ personnel departments are preparing for the shopping bonanza occupying the time in between the end of the season and the beginning of the new league year in March. Everyone and their brother knows which teams are drafting whom without having allowed for the normal cycle of the draft process. Beings of higher […]
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For star first round picks the 5th year extension is usually just a worst-case scenario safety net. As far as the 2014 class that means this is the big money offseason and with J.J. Watt getting worn down by injury, this includes the two best defensive players in the NFL, Aaron Donald and the Raiders’
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The 2017 Oakland Raiders offense suffered due to various issues. From switching offensive coordinators in the offseason to Derek Carr taking a step back, to a wide receiving group that underperformed, and lastly, to an offensive line that had a hard time switching to a zone-blocking scheme. Oakland added offensive line coach Tom Cable, who is
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Let the conjecture and speculation begin! The season for predictions is amongst us as a myriad of mock drafts will be available for consumption. What will the Oakland Raiders do with Jon Gruden back in the fold as head coach? Your guess is as good as mine. General manager Reggie McKenzie and his crew will
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Following a season marred by injury issues with more exciting hits from Michael Crabtree and Aqib Talib than from the Raiders defense as a whole to a missed shot at the postseason. Much of Raider Nation has been left shaking their heads — But at least “Chucky” is back, right? With the bulk of the
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The Raider Ramble takes a look at a potential “dream scenario” for the Raiders in which two huge holes are addressed Picture this… it’s draft day, you’ve got your Derek Carr jersey on, chips and salsa perfectly placed on your coffee table and a cold beer in hand (mine will be in a Raider koozie).
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Ever since the Oakland Raiders selected linebacker/defensive end Khalil Mack No. 5 overall in the 2014 NFL draft, he has been a dominant force since Day 1. Raiders’ Khalil Mack Dominating Since Day One As a rookie, Mack didn’t record a sack until a Week 11 road game against the then San Diego Chargers, however,
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While the status of some players is fuzzy, there seemed to be a pretty strong consensus – at least among fans – that one player most definitely wouldn’t be back. Shouldn’t be back. Ever. And that player is, of course, Reggie Nelson. Changes are coming… Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is assembling quite a
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The Raider Ramble brings you a four-round mock in which the Raiders go defense in the first three rounds, let us know what you think in the comment section, Raider Nation! With the NFL playoffs in full swing and the Super Bowl ever closer it’s nearly time for the offseason and with it, the NFL
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The Oakland Raiders aren’t looking at too much cap space for the 2018 season with big money already earmarked for the quarterback and offensive line. The money they do clear will probably be better spent on the defense which means they will have to be smart in deploying their resources on the skill positions and
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