Ray Leonard Aspuria

Analytics? Gruden is an “OG” in that department

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Jon Gruden, the traditionalist?
“Man, I’m trying to bring the game back to 1998,” the Oakland Raiders head coach said with a huge smile this past Wednesday at the NFL combine. “I’m not going to rely on GPS and all that. The old-fashioned way is the good way.”

Immediately came the barrage of backlash. Talking heads and pundits lambasted Gruden saying his second go-around with the Raiders is already a failure. They spoke of an evolved game that’s left the bitter old Gruden behind. Some even brought up Gruden using Al Davis’ infamous projector when he outlined why Lane Kiffin was no longer head coach. The dismissive nature of Gruden’s supposed anti-analytics mentality was asinine.

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Raiders

Aspuria’s Assertions: Intriguing late-round prospects for Raiders

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Most of the focus and scrutiny will lie with the Oakland Raiders first-round pick. And deservedly so. It’s a high-profile prospect who is expected to be a year-one contributor from the day his name is called at the podium. Aspuria’s Assertions: Intriguing late-round prospects for Raiders Rounds two and three certainly carry a lot of

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Raiders

Free Agency: High-Priced And Bargain Options for Raiders

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Will the Oakland Raiders make a splash in free agency? One side emphatically blows the “yes” trumpet. “Jon Gruden needs more pieces” they banter while pounding the table. The other side defiantly voices the “no” opinions. “Reggie McKenzie didn’t spend last year, it won’t be different this year” is the mantra. Free Agency: High-Priced And

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