Raiders: The man they call Obi’ Melifonwu
The Oakland Raiders have clearly identified the major source of their woes and they’ve addressed it in the first two rounds of the 2017 NFL draft.
The Oakland Raiders have clearly identified the major source of their woes and they’ve addressed it in the first two rounds of the 2017 NFL draft.
In an unexpected move, the Oakland Raiders stepped up at number 24 and selected Garreon Conley cornerback from the Ohio State University.
It seems the consensus among observers and fans alike is that defense should dominate this draft for the Oakland Raiders but the offensive line is far from perfect. Cam Robinson would not only help elevate this unit more than it already is but having such a talent can solidify the trenchers for another decade.
News broke early this morning from top NFL insiders that a two-year deal, paying a base salary of . million dollars with a two million dollar incentive for rushing for 1,000 yards, is indeed in place.Â
Organized Team Activities for the Oakland Raiders kicked off today at the team headquarters in Alameda, California, meanwhile superstar linebacker Khalil Mack sat down for a few minutes with reporters and offered his thoughts on everything Raiders.
A good scout is worth his weight in gold, be it war or talent acquisition, so knowing what to plan for in advance is vital to achieving success. Originating as a scout, McKenzie is a shrewd talent evaluator who “sniffs it out like a bloodhound”. He will leave no tape unwatched, no coach unquestioned, and no small school unexplored as finding talent is this man’s specialty.
Hailing from Perris, California this young man was recruited to the University of Washington, by then-head coach Steve Sarkisian. After his freshman season, which would see him enjoy a breakout game against UCLA Â and earning a trip to the 2013 Fight Hunger Bowl, coach “Sark” would bolt for USC.
With Oakland Raiders left tackle Donald Penn turning 34 years old on April 27 (an early Happy Birthday wish his way), general manager Reggie McKenzie must start to look for Penn’s eventual replacement. McKenzie and head coach Jack Del Rio love big and nasty maulers; Julie’n Davenport fits that bill.
Bonta Hill, co-host of The Afternoon Delight, broke the news on The Oakland Raiders’ flagship station 95.7 “The Game” that Marshawn Lynch has informed the Raiders that he’s coming back.
Today’s NFL is no longer predicated on “short passing situation” philosophies or any that are deemed “conservative”, in fact, it has morphed into a game built for lighting up scoreboards through the air.