Mario Tovar, Author at The Raider Ramble

Is Raiders DT Maliek Collins 2020’s Biggest Disappointment So Far?

The Las Vegas Raiders defense has underperformed this season and their players haven’t lived up to expectations. Among those is defensive tackle Maliek Collins. The Raiders decided to invest heavily in their defense this past offseason, sparing no expense. Linebackers Nick Kwiatkoski and Cory Littleton came with hefty free-agent price tags but they needed help …

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At What Point Do The Raiders Pull The Plug On S Erik Harris?

Las Vegas Raiders / By Mario Tovar

After four weeks of NFL football, it’s obvious the Las Vegas Raiders still need to address the safety position. Defensive captain Erik Harris might be a leader but he is not the long-term answer.Â Harris was chosen as one of the Silver and Black’s captains after a solid 2019 campaign. His memorable game against the …

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Raiders Defense Continues To Disappoint Under DC Paul Guenther

Las Vegas Raiders / By Mario Tovar

The Las Vegas Raiders have come back down to Earth with back-to-back losses, the defense continues to struggle during this stretch.

Raiders Fans Have Overwhelming Response Regarding DC Paul Guenther

Raiders News / By Mario Tovar

The Las Vegas Raiders lost to the Buffalo Bills today, bringing their record to 2-2. How much of that is Paul Guenther’s fault? If you ask Raider Nation, it seems that Guenther should be fired outright. Here at the Raider Ramble, we posed the question via Twitter and they made their feelings known. The final …

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Raiders Need Pass Rushers Not A Quarterback Despite Recent Mock

Las Vegas Raiders / By Mario Tovar

Pro Football Focus recently projected the Las Vegas Raiders will take a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft. This would be a mistake because signal-caller is not a weakness nor a position of need. On the other hand, they need more pass rush. Fans love mock drafts as they can start to read up on …

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Raiders Defense Sorely Needs LB Nick Kwiatkoski Sooner Than Later

Las Vegas Raiders / By Mario Tovar

Despite only displaying a small sample, it’s obvious the Las Vegas Raiders defense needs linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski back soon. Kwiatkoski was one of the first prized free-agent signings that the Raiders made this offseason. The linebacker almost instantly received green dot responsibilities and become the on-field leader of the Raiders defense. Due to a pectoral …

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Raiders LB Cory Littleton Needs To Adjust Quickly With Difficult Opponents Ahead

Las Vegas Raiders / By Mario Tovar

One of the biggest free-agent acquisitions for the Las Vegas Raiders was linebacker Cory Littleton. Unfortunately, he has yet to have the impact the team desired. Dropping big money on free agents doesn’t always necessarily translate into victories. On the other hand, it does show that a team is serious about improving. For the Raiders, …

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Raiders QB Derek Carr’s Accuracy Has Been On Point So Far

Las Vegas Raiders / By Mario Tovar

We give credit where it is due, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has been deadly with his accuracy in the early going this year. After a long offseason filled with rumors and conjecture, Carr sits comfortably as the Raiders starting quarterback. Critics and fans will often over-analyze every single one of Carr’s play, which …

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It’s Nevin Lawson’s Time To Shine Amid Raiders Injuries At CB

Las Vegas Raiders / By Mario Tovar

Injuries have decimated the Las Vegas Raiders roster and stricken key contributors such as rookie Damon Arnette. Veteran cornerback Nevin Lawson could seize this as a golden opportunity. The Raiders were counting on Arnette and Trayvon Mullen to be their top two cornerbacks in 2020. Unfortunately, the injury bug hasn’t been too kind to the …

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What Could We Expect From Raiders CB Keisean Nixon?

Las Vegas Raiders / By Mario Tovar

The depth at cornerback for the Las Vegas Raiders will be tested here in the early going and it won’t be easy against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Starting a rookie and a second-year player at cornerback is evidence that Raiders brass opted for a youth movement. We only have to look at the team …

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