As it stands now per Gilbert Manzano of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the long-time voice of the Oakland Raiders, Greg Papa, is on his way out. Papa has served as the play-by-play radio voice of the Raiders since the 1993 season.
Taking over for Papa will be Brent Musburger as he signed a three-year contract which will start this season.
In the three seasons Gruden and Gannon shared together, Gannon threw for over 10,000 yards, 79 touchdown passes and Oakland made the playoffs each year with this duo. Prior to joining the Raiders, Gannon’s top season was less than stellar as he only managed 2,305 yards through the air with ten touchdown tosses and six interceptions.
With a tough-love coaching style, Gruden was able to help lead Gannon on the path of his most productive years in the NFL. Now, Gruden will oversee an offensive attack that already boasts an MVP-caliber quarterback in Carr.
When the pressure is mounting, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has been a magician. From Carr’s historic 2016 season where he seemingly drove the team to victory in the waning moments on a routine basis, to his epic Thursday Night Football performance against the Chiefs last season, Carr thrives when it matters most. Pressure isn’t anything new …
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Offensive lineman Richie Incognito has ended his retirement and the Buffalo Bills have since released the 13-year veteran lineman. Incognito’s free agency may not last long and don’t be surprised if he joins the Raiders. Oakland Raiders: Going Incognito Signing Incognito may prove to be a risk, but that is nothing new to Oakland Raiders …
After seven years as a member of the New York Jets, defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson was shown the door. Wilkerson was most productive in 2015 as he tallied a career-high 12 sacks and recorded 39 tackles. Following his stellar season, Wilkerson inked a five-year $86 million contract. However, the Jets have since moved on after …
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, …
As the rumors of Jon Gruden making a return to coaching the Raiders continue to dominate NFL discussions, there is more fuel being added to the fire. Jon Gruden Confirms Interest in Raiders Head Coaching Vacancy Jerry McDonald of the Bay Area News Group reports that Gruden informed over the phone that, “My understanding is …
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As the rumors continue to swirl around the NFL of Jon Gruden returning to the East Bay to coach the Oakland Raiders, there is now another name getting tossed into the discussion: Rich Gannon. Raiders Reunion: Rich Gannon & Jon Gruden The former MVP quarterback of the Raiders in 2002 and now current CBS broadcaster …
The Raiders fell 20-17 to the Cowboys on a national audience, the playoffs now all but out of reach The Oakland Raiders had a lackluster offensive showing in the first half coupled with a game full of controversial rulings from the referees. They ultimately lost on a Derek Carr fumble out of the end zone …
In a shocking turn of events, the San Francisco 49er’s officially released veteran linebacker NaVorro Bowman, per NBC Sports. Bowman shouldn’t have to move far, as the Oakland Raiders would be wise to call upon the former All-Pro linebacker for his services. The Silver and Black have a depleted linebacker core battling injuries coupled with …
