With many other position groups needing aid on the Oakland Raiders roster, it may sound laughable that Oakland should beef up their offensive line, but there is cause for concern. After receiving a massive contract extension, right guard Gabe Jackson saw a decline in production in 2017 following a 2016 season where he didn’t allow …
Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden made it clear at the NFL Combine that he plans to utilize Marshawn Lynch, although he wants him “better and stronger.” Gruden also made it clear that Lynch needs a true fullback and a blocking tight end to help pave the road ahead. With glaring weaknesses on defense, Raider Nation …
Draft: Day 3 Targets at Fullback and Tight End for the Raiders Read More »
With free agency pending, players getting franchise tagged, and most importantly, key quarterbacks hitting the market, the first round of the NFL draft can take lots of twists and turns and the excitement is brewing for this upcoming April. The Oakland Raiders can be some of the biggest beneficiaries from this chaos as desperate franchises …
The 2018 Oakland Raiders might have a completely different looking defensive line compared to last season’s. Perhaps the Silver and Black will be looking to free agency for some reinforcements. Justin Ellis (48 tackles, half a sack) is a free agent and rookie Eddie Vanderdoes tore his ACL in the season finale. Before the draft, …
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 …
