Sam Chimenti, Author at The Raider Ramble

Leveling Up: Which Raiders Offensive Player Must Improve?

Entering Week 4, the Las Vegas Raiders offense is firing on all cylinders. Quarterback Derek Carr has been electric, their receivers haveÂ collectivelyÂ been impressive, and theirÂ running gameÂ finally came alive in the second half against Miami.Â But the Achilles heel for the league’s currentÂ top offenseÂ is clear: the offensive line. Not that anybody should be surprised by this. …

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Raiders or Broncos: Who’s More Legit At 2-0?

Raiders News / By Sam Chimenti

Less than three weeks into the 2021 edition of the NFL, the AFC West is playing out just as we all expected. Sitting atop the division,Â undefeated,Â are the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos. Wait, that is not what you expected? Well, neither did so many so-called experts going into this season. But with a Sunday …

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2021 Las Vegas Raiders: Who Makes The Final Cut?

Las Vegas Raiders / By Sam Chimenti

The 2021-22 NFL season is just around the corner. Preseason has officially kicked off, and training camp is reaching its dog days. Reports out of the Las Vegas Raiders’ camp have been overwhelmingly optimistic, sudden retirements aside. In the words of Jon Gruden, ‘We don’t have any energy vampires. We have guys that like the …

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A Perfect Prototype: Trevon Moehrig’s The Raiders’ Best Defensive Addition

Las Vegas Raiders / By Sam Chimenti

Much can be said about the facelift that the Las Vegas Raiders gave their defense this offseason and the hopes this dumpster fire unit can finally turn a corner. Much can also be said about how nearly every addition the Raiders have made to their defense this century has failed to be impactful- especially if …

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A Hidden Hero: Raiders DE Carl Nassib Comes Out, Makes NFL History

Raiders News / By Sam Chimenti

Yesterday morning, June 21st, 2021, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib was just another NFL player. Come approximately 2 p.m. that same day, he became an enormous part of the league’s history. In an Instagram video posted to his verified page, the 28-year-old Pennsylvania native revealed that he was gay, becoming the first openly-gay …

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Does Raiders HC Jon Gruden Belong Among The Elite?

Las Vegas Raiders / By Sam Chimenti

Heading into his fourth year as the Las Vegas Raiders head coach, does Jon Gruden belong among the NFL’s elite? The $100 million dollar man; a QB whisperer; Mark Davis’ White Whale; Chucky. Gruden is not short on nicknames. He’s also not short on recognition, good or bad. What he is short on though (other …

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Raiders T Kolton Miller Is Pro Bowl Ready In 2021

Las Vegas Raiders / By Sam Chimenti

Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller has come a long way in his career. Entering his fourth year in 2021, he’ll be looking to finally earn a Pro Bowl nod. Let’s start with the obvious: the fact that this article is even written legitimately is a miracle. After the 2018 season, Raider Nation flat-out …

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Rationale For Raiders Being Playoff-Bound In ’21

Las Vegas Raiders / By Sam Chimenti

Believe it or not, there are some rational reasons behind a possible playoff run for the 2021 Las Vegas Raiders. Before diving into why the Raiders will make it to the dance this year, let’s rewind 15 years, back to 2006. That’s when I first began watching the Raiders. That team, in case you’ve forgotten, …

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