Are you ready? Now that the 2017 season officially closed this past Sunday — a glorious Super Bowl tilt in which the Philadelphia Eagles told the New England Patriots “Go Tuck Yourself” — draft chatter will pick up speed at an exponential rate. Prepare yourself for Mock Draft-Mania! The defensive side of Oakland Raiders football […]
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First and foremost, I wish David Amerson a clean bill of health going forward. One of the toughest things to watch this past Oakland Raiders’ season was seeing No. 29 lying prone on the ground injured. Concussions took its toll on the cornerback and a foot injury derailed 2017. That said, the news of Amerson
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Out goes Alex Smith and now Patrick Mahomes II ascends to the throne in the “Kingdom.” While it may come out of left field for some, the dramatic shift of the quarterback hierarchy in Kansas City wasn’t unexpected. It was clear from the day Mahomes’ name was announced at the podium in last year’s draft
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And so, it begins. Mock draft season is upon us and, while I jumped into the fray with a satirical look at what the Oakland Raiders may do, this one isn’t intended to purposely draw laughter. (This will, no doubt, elicit chuckles from readers based on who I pegged as the picks). Pick ‘Em: Raiders
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Let the conjecture and speculation begin! The season for predictions is amongst us as a myriad of mock drafts will be available for consumption. What will the Oakland Raiders do with Jon Gruden back in the fold as head coach? Your guess is as good as mine. General manager Reggie McKenzie and his crew will
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“Raider Nation, this is a big effin deal.” That was a clearly delighted Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis this past Tuesday. His six-year odyssey to reclaim the one that got away was over. He landed the ever-elusive Jon Gruden as his head coach. No wonder Davis was so boisterous. Gruden’s return is a big effin
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Here’s a question that must be asked and answered when the Oakland Raiders convene for their first staff/personnel meeting: “Paul, what do you need to make this defense sound?” That Paul would be new defensive coordinator Paul Guenther. Brought over from the Cincinnati Bengals by new head coach Jon Gruden, Guenther built a reputation as
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The Raider Ramble brings you some quick hits on the Raiders’ offseason so far. Just because you can’t prove something doesn’t make it true. Sounds like some obnoxious philosophical malarkey, doesn’t it? But in the case of the Oakland Raiders, that statement was the truth. Quick Slants: The Raiders Off-season Thus Far For an organization
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There is a question not even Jack Del Rio can dodge. This particular inquiry won’t occur when the smug Oakland Raiders head coach is behind a podium with a microphone set up in front of him. This query will be answered by the final score when the game clock strikes 00:00 this coming Sunday at
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Marshawn Lynch returning to his terrorizing form. Backup receivers making plays for Derek Carr. And the Oakland Raiders in a three-way tie for first place in the AFC West at 6-6. Sure we’re not watching Stranger Things Season 3? Raiders: Quick Slants From Week 13 “It was some pretty big shoes to fill,” wide out
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