With what was a forgettable 2017 season now over, Raider Nation is turning their attention to the draft. Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie has shown an ability to hit on key picks in previous draft classes (2014) but has also made some selections leaving Raider Nation scratching its head (Jihad Ward & Shilique …
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“Spider 2 Y Banana” is coach Jon Gruden’s favorite play, with Gruden most likely on his way back to the Raiders, let’s look at what this play is. Las Vegas Raiders: What The Heck Is Spider 2 Y Banana? If you watch Monday Night Football or Gruden’s “QB Camp” then you’ve heard coach Gruden gushing …
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NFL Week 15 is in the books and so are the Oakland Raiders’ playoff hopes At this point, a growing portion of Raider Nation is calling for head coach Jack Del Rio’s head. Unfortunately for them, owner Mark Davis extended coach Del Rio’s contract by four years in February. Since most coaching contracts are fully guaranteed, …
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Entering Week 14 with three-quarters of the season now complete, the Oakland Raiders begin the home stretch at Kansas City with 1st place in the AFC West at stake. There is no better way to prove that you belong in the playoffs than to march into Arrowhead and snatch first place. JB’s Lab: Game Plan …
With 75% of the regular season over, the Oakland Raiders are 6-6 and somehow tied for first place in the AFC West with the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers started the season going 0-4 while the Kansas City Chiefs started 5-0. Their season since then has completely flipped while the Raiders …
After a disappointing season offensively for the Oakland Raiders, could offensive coordinator Todd Downing be on the outside looking in? Jason La Canfora of CBS reported the Oakland Raiders are expected to make a change at offensive coordinator by season’s end. According to a source per La Canfora, players are growing frustrated with the coordinator and …
We’re headed to Week 13 and the Oakland Raiders have pulled themselves up to safety and away from the ledge The Raiders’ playoff hopes are now in their own hands as they are now only a half-game out of first place in AFC West. But before facing the division leaders in Week 14, the Raiders need …
Raiders defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. was finally shown the door after 11 disappointing weeks. Raider Nation is now asking, was Norton the scapegoat? Who was actually running the defense? And is head coach Jack Del Rio the real issue? But before we try to find answers to some of these questions, let’s take a …
The mere mention of the Denver Broncos should elicit compulsive vomiting. Historically, I don’t think Denver fans are fond of Raider Nation either. If that wasn’t enough of a storyline, last year’s Raiders offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave has just been promoted to offensive coordinator in Denver. In case you forgot, he was not resigned last …
The Oakland Raiders’ continued quest for a turnaround makes a stop in Mexico City versus the New England Patriots. Stopping the Patriots offense will be no easy feat for the Raiders but we can take lessons from history and study how some teams such as the Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, and Giants have had success …
