To start the 2017 season, the Oakland Raiders won a convincing game on the road in Tennessee and thoroughly trounced a questionable Jets team at home. Since then? The Raiders were humiliated on the national stage by the Washington Redskins … Continue reading “Jack Squat”: This Is Del Rio’s Burden
The NFL and the player’s protests have suddenly become the “number one” news story in the nation. Fans in several stadiums booed as players kneeled in protest after President Donald Trump called for the firing of any protesting player resulting … Continue reading Silver and Black: A Proud Past & Bright Future
In the world of sports, as in many important things that occur in our everyday lives, we are often reminded that the “mental” aspect of a task is as important as the physical qualities needed to complete the task successfully. … Continue reading Mind Over Matter
“Can’t we all just get along?” Those six words were spoken by Los Angeles Police brutality victim Rodney King after the infamous L.A. riots of 1992. The beating King endured at the hands of the police was caught on video … Continue reading One Man’s Thoughts: “Can’t we all just get along?”
The Oakland Raiders thumped the New York Jets last Sunday by a score of 45-20. Although the defense gave up 20 points and allowed a couple big plays, this year’s squad has shown dramatic improvement over the 2016 defense which … Continue reading Flipping the Coin: Thoughts on the Raiders’ Defense
Much has been said and written about a human being’s ability to overcome physical limitations and accomplish feats that many would say were impossible for the average person. Time after time, we are reminded that the physical limitations of the … Continue reading 2017 Oakland Raiders: Hearts and Lions
The ongoing concern of many Oakland fans and pundits since the end of last season has been the Raiders’ porous defense. The defensive concerns are certainly not unfounded as the team’s defensive squad finished a dismal 20th in the league … Continue reading Raider Nation: Defense will surprise many
After suffering through 13 seasons without a playoff berth, the 2016 squad posted a 12-4 record behind their franchise quarterback and MVP hopeful, Derek Carr. Only to have a late-season injury to Carr derail the Raiders just as they finally made it to the playoffs which resulted in an underwhelming exit, to say the least. Continue reading One Man’s Thoughts on the 2017 Oakland Raiders
Every year each NFL team plays four preseason games. Moreover, every year the players, pundits, and coaches remind us that the preseason is simply a time to evaluate players, shake off the rust and build the fans’ excitement. In spite of these reminders, many fans cannot help but use the preseason as a crystal ball for the upcoming regular season. Continue reading Raider Ramble: A Preseason Predication
Every year NFL teams allow a select few, undrafted players to compete at their training camps. Upon completion of the draft, NFL teams are allowed to sign as many undrafted free agents (UDFA’s) as they want as long as they stay within the 90 man roster limit. It is an opportunity to fulfill a life long dream for these young men; to have a career in the National Football League. Continue reading Undrafted: Are you worthy?