In the Oakland Raiders’ Week 5 loss to the L.A. Chargers, it appeared head coach Jon Gruden got a little too cute with his goal line play calling. There is no other way to put it; if you have a running back whose nickname is ‘Beast Mode’ it would be plausible to actually use him in situations where a beastly running back is needed.
No NFL fan wants to think their season is over, but for Raider Nation, this is the case. The Raiders are 1-4 through five weeks, and the only team in the AFC West that they don’t have a head-to-head loss to is 5-0 and rolling. The team has one win after five games, and it …
No Silver (and Black) Lining: 2018 Is Not Oakland’s Year Read More »
The Oakland Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers have a long-lasting rivalry that dates back to the 1960’s. The Raiders lead the series 63-52-2 despite losing 13 straight from December 2003 to November of 2009. Until the Raiders were blessed by the presence of Derek Carr, the quarterback situation in Oakland seemed to be a …
Rivers vs Raiders: How the QB has fared thus far against Oakland Read More »
After a crazy and emotional win over the Cleveland Browns in overtime last week, the Oakland Raiders go to Southern California to play the L.A. Chargers in what looks to possibly be another pro-Raiders crowd at the StubHub Center. There will be many storylines going into this key divisional clash, and we will now take …
Three Raiders To Keep An Eye On Versus The Chargers Read More »
There are few moments in football history that stand out as much as the infamous Tuck Rule game. Since that moment, the Raiders have a nasty chip on their shoulder against the Patriots, and specifically Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. The faces of a team that crushed what might have been another era of a …
Ramble 101: Tuck You, Brady – That “Tucking” Rule That Ruined a Super Bowl Run Read More »
January 9, 2018 Raider Nation, This is a big f’ing deal! -Mark Davis Over eight months later, these famous words are now an afterthought to a tumultuous opening month for John Gruden and the Oakland Raiders. Khalil Mack is gone and most realistic people know the trade was uneven. Reggie Nelson somehow stays employed, while …
Ryan Smith is back with the silver (and black) lining, this time about Oakland’s 20-19 loss in Denver.
Week 1 records Rory: 7-8-1Â Â Â Chris: 6-9-1 Year to date record: Rory: 7-8-1Â Â Â Chris: 6-9-1 These lines are from the Bovada sportsbook as of 9/12/2018. Bal @ Cin +1.5 Rory: Trusting Joe Flacco is always dangerous. Cincy is better so getting points is a bonus. Chris: I don’t think we saw the real Ravens last …
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said back in August, “the number one ability is availability.” These comments were of course in regards to Obi Melifonwu, however, the gist of Gruden’s message is clear. He wants you on the field if you’re going to be an impactful player. It’s the same ideology that got Khalil …
Nick Nelson deserving of active roster spot in Week 2 Read More »
The Oakland Raiders are slated for their first AFC-West battle of the 2018-19 season as they head to the Mile High City to take on the loathed Denver Broncos. Raiders News: It’s Miller Time: Kolton vs Von There are many storylines to follow for this game after the Raiders failed to score in the second …
