That’s the jewel Marshawn Lynch dropped during media sessions before Super Bowl XLVIII. Turns out that quote is apropos for Jon Gruden. The Oakland Raiders head coach isn’t merely dipping his toes into the kiddie pool in his return to the NFL, he’s diving into the deep end. Scratch that. He purposely cut his toe, […]
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Protect the quarterback. Disrupt the quarterback. Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden’s draft-day intentions focused on exactly just that on Day 1 and 2: Round 1: Offensive tackle Kolton Miller (UCLA) Round 2: Defensive tackle P.J. Hall (Sam Houston State) Round 3: Offensive tackle Brandon Parker (North Carolina A&T) and Edge Arden Key (LSU) And
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Unbridled fury. That best describes the visceral anger that spread like wildfire amongst Raider Nation when Oakland selected Kolton Miller with the 15th overall pick (after a trade) in the NFL draft on Thursday night. Throughout the day, any mention of an offensive lineman when it came to the Raiders’ first-round pick was met with ridicule,
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The NFL draft is almost upon us. The spectacle begins Thursday and concludes on Saturday. A pool of prospects will be sifted through during the course of three heavily scrutinized days for Raiders fans. And guess what? Pick ‘Em: Final Raiders Mock Draft It doesn’t even end there as teams will be scrambling to sign
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Oakland Raiders General Manager Reggie McKenzie would make for a fine high government official. Says very little and, when he does say something, it provides minuscule substance. Now, doesn’t that sound like a prototypical G-Man? Still, McKenzie dropped a hilarious jewel during the Raiders’ pre-draft press conference last Friday about head coach Jon Gruden. “Oh
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Pop quiz: How old is Amari Cooper? With Michael Crabtree jettisoned, Cooper is atop the depth chart. Heading into his fourth season with the Silver & Black and with a brand new head coach and play caller in town, will Cooper be the alpha in the Raiders’ wide receiver room? Jon Gruden is hell-bent on
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All the prognostication, the predictions, the simulations and mock drafts regarding the Raiders will come to an end next week! Well, at least, on April 28, when Mr. Irrelevant — the last pick — is announced during the NFL draft. For three glorious days, the league’s ever-growing spectacle will put the most die-hard and hardcore
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Who’s out: Marquette King
Who’s in: Coby Wadman
The eccentric one was punted from the roster while the young hopeful wants to make it. The Oakland Raiders punting situation is surely in flux.
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Less than two weeks away from the annual event and the prognosticating for the NFL draft will only become a stronger and maniacal whirlwind. It’s like a buffet line, really. Take your pick! One of these mock drafts is bound to appeal to you! Tis the season NFL teams send out smokescreens to cover up
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Khalil Mack absent from voluntary workouts!? “Trade him!” “Why isn’t Mack a team player” were some of the hot-take reactions on social media. The sheer lunacy. To suggest Mack be sent packing or won’t come to terms with Oakland is an absolutely asinine assertion. He’s. Going. Nowhere. “Mark (Davis) would come beat me across the
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