It’s never easy to find positives in a crushing loss but one thing’s for sure, the Las Vegas Raiders were able to stop the run. After weeks of putrid defensive play, the Raiders finally made the change fans were clamoring for, following a loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Paul Guenther was out and now in, […]
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After getting away from the run game these past few weeks, the Las Vegas Raiders began to reestablish it on Thursday Night Football. Jon Gruden’s lack of focus on the running game was becoming an issue, but against the Chargers, it was back. We all know it’s difficult to stick to pounding the ball when
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So much for a Las Vegas Raiders team that was cruising behind their offense earlier this year. That team’s now in a downward spiral that includes a floundering defense and a coordinator that’s now unemployed. As a result, the Silver and Black are trending downwards in recent NFL power rankings. When the Raiders were flying
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One thing has to be on the minds of the Las Vegas Raiders’ minds if they’re trying to avoid a collapse, re-establishing the run game. It must feel like months ago when the Raiders’ offense was rolling, terrible defense be damned. Nothing changed for the defense save for a last-second stop of the awful New
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The Las Vegas Raiders need to do something about their terrible pass defense, and West Virginia’s Tykee Smith could help them. Sunday’s display against Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers was more evidence that fixing the pass defense should be a priority. Defensive coordinator Paul Guenther was relieved of his duties following the loss so addressing
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The Las Vegas Raiders need to re-tool their interior defensive line next year. For that to happen, they will need more pressure from the inside. Alabama defensive tackle Christian Barmore could assist in that department. How the Silver and Black approach in addressing their defense next year will depend on what the staff looks like.
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Whether the Las Vegas Raiders make it to the playoffs or not, there are some glaring holes that need addressing. There are definitely some promising players who are shining in 2020 such as Clelin Ferrell and Trayvon Mullen. The team also has long-term contributors such as linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski and they should retain run-stuffer Johnathan
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Week 14’s defensive performance by the Las Vegas Raiders sums up what the 2020 season has looked like for Jon Gruden’s squad. In a nutshell, that picture is of defensive ineptitude bringing down offensive efficiency. The Raiders’ offense, led by quarterback Derek Carr, did what it could to keep the team in the game. Wide
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Being in business with friends is never easy, especially when things get rough, the lines can get blurred. For two years everyone outside of the Las Vegas Raiders was pleading for defensive coordinator Paul Guenther to get the boot. On Sunday night, head coach Jon Gruden finally had to do what was best for his
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The Las Vegas Raiders were unable to keep up with the Indianapolis Colts in Week 14. Nevertheless, their receivers had solid performances. The Raiders defense overshadowed a solid performance on offense The Philip Rivers-led Indianapolis Colts got away from the Raiders after halftime. This one lies on the shoulders of the defense though. A unit
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