The Raider Ramble continues to spotlight NFL hopefuls this offseason with the draft upon us. Today’s prospect is Markus Jones, a defensive end from Angelo State who won the Gene Upshaw Award. Thank you for taking the time to share some insight into your career, Mr. Jones. Let’s get started. First, how do you feel […]
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With the NFL Draft quickly approaching, here at the Raider Ramble we’re spotlighting college players who hope to suit up for an NFL team this season and in particular, the Oakland Raiders. Today’s spotlight is on CB Tatum Slack from the University of Buffalo. First of all, good evening Mr. Slack and thank you for
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It’s no secret the wide receiving corps for the Oakland Raiders is in need of serious improvement. A player who may fit the script to add such improvement you may ask? Enter, former Chargers wideout Tyrell Williams. Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported earlier that the Raiders might be “likely” to make a
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One of the biggest questions heading into 2019’s NFL free agency is, ‘what should the Oakland Raiders do with Jared Cook?’ If Cook were to be shown the door, the tight end position would be an obvious immediate need. The question is, should the Raiders pay for Cook or draft a younger option? If Oakland
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While most of Raider Nation would prefer to forget about the 2018 season, there’s no doubt that Raiders DT Maurice Hurst Jr. was a bright spot and going forward, he will play a bigger role in 2019. Raiders: Is Mo Hurst Poised For Breakthrough Sophomore Season? Pro Football Focus recently featured Hurst as a player
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The issue of relocation has divided Raider Nation since the decision was finalized, this is nothing new. However, the reality is now hitting home, where will the Raiders play meanwhile until their new home is ready? An article recently in the SF Chronicle caused some speculation about some possibilities. As most of the Nation knows,
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After what might have seemed like an eternal four weeks for Raider Nation, the Oakland Raiders were finally able to notch their first win of the season. The 1-3 record is very deceiving and certainly gives pundits plenty of ammunition but the fact is the Raiders offense is rolling. And if this year is to
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A loss is a loss and most fans don’t want to hear excuses, however, Jordy Nelson shined in another squandered opportunity for the Oakland Raiders in Miami. Let’s not forget the Raiders came out firing on all cylinders in the first quarter with Nelson totaling 139 receiving yards in the opening quarter. Throw in the
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The struggles for the Oakland Raiders will continue onto Week 4 despite a promising start against the Miami Dolphins today. Jordy Nelson had his best game this season with 139 receiving yards and a touchdown in the 1st quarter alone, but it wasn’t enough. While the season is not over by any stretch, this 0-3
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With Darren McFadden’s retirement and Sebastian Janikowski’s career possibly drawing to a close, it will be the end of an era for the Raiders. Yesterday, former Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden officially retired from playing in the NFL. The former fourth-round pick of the 2008 NFL draft played for seven years with the Silver
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