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Raider Ramble’s Bold Predictions for 2017 Raiders

The start of the NFL regular season is now less than a couple of days away, and Raider Nation is historically anxious to witness their Oakland Raiders take the field this Sunday. The expectations areÂ sky-high for this team, thanks in part to the emergence of a monstrousÂ offense and some exciting additionsÂ via free agency and the NFL Draft.

Over here at The Raider Ramble, the several voices that fill the chatter all have different expectations for this year but more importantly are willing to go on record with some bold predictions! Let us know what you think Raider Nation, agree or disagree with your favorite contributors?

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The Raiders Have One of the Best Triplets in the League

1 Comment / AFC West, Analysis / Angria Trask

The Raiders Have One of the Best Triplets in the League. Throughout the league, there are several offensive “triplets” that have established themselves as the best, but the Oakland Raiders have a solid case for being included in that conversation. Let’s take a look at some of the top trios and how the Raiders fit

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“AC/DC”: Back In Silver & Black

AFC West, Amari Cooper / Sean Hildebrandt

Can you feel it Raider Nation? The regular season is quickly approaching with the preseason now officially in the books. With those meaningless games (at least record wise) out of the way, let’s take a look at one the NFL’s best young passing duos; Derek Carr and Amari Cooper, affectionately known as “AC/DC.”

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Providing a Safety Net: Reggie Nelson or Shalom Luani?

2 Comments / AFC West, Reggie Nelson / Angria Trask

Providing a Safety Net: Reggie Nelson or Shalom Luani? The preseason is over, the heavy hits begin next week. It’s time to start cutting the fat. Now that the Oakland Raiders have gotten through the headache that is preseason, it’s time to get down to brass tax. Who’s getting cut and who’s officially donning the

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“He Caught It!”: Roberts reels in new contract with the Raiders

1 Comment / AFC West, Analysis / Hesham Sobh

Ladies and gentlemen Reggie McKenzie struck again in this current NFL offseason although it is not on his favorite day of the week (Friday). McKenzie has taken the saying “take care of your own” to new heights after securing new deals with several Oakland Raiders including quarterback Derek Carr, guard Gabe Jackson and now wide receiver Seth Roberts.

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Did the Raiders miss an opportunity with Joe Haden?

AFC West / Alex Monfreda

Did the Oakland Raiders miss an opportunity to shore up the secondary by not picking up Joe Haden? ItÂ was reported earlier by multiple media outlets that cornerback Joe Haden had been released by the Cleveland Browns, however, he was not unemployed for very long as Ian Rapoport shared via his Twitter account today. The #Steelers

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Refuting Fact from Fiction: Raiders’ Richard is a Promising Superstar

1 Comment / AFC West, Analysis / Christopher Engelage

In 2016 the Oakland Raiders undoubtedly found a diamond in the rough with the signing of running back Jalen Richard, who slipped through all seven rounds of the NFL draft but landed a last minute contract with the Silver and Black.

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Four Raiders Ranked Among ESPN’S Top 100 NFL Players List

AFC West, Amari Cooper, Kelechi Osmele, Khalil Mack / jskamph

For back to back years the Oakland Raiders have done theirÂ homework when it comes to scouting players and they have made the most with their recent draft picks in quarterback Derek Carr and linebacker/defensive end Khalil Mack in 2014 and 2015 by adding wide receiver Amari Cooper.

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Ray-Dar: Quick Slants from preseason Week 3

1 Comment / AFC West, Analysis / Ray Leonard Aspuria

A spirited defensive showing from the Oakland Raiders? Say it isn’t so! The statistics may say otherwise, however, here’s the most valuable piece of info from the stat sheet: The Dallas Cowboys were 3-for-10 on third-down conversions. â€œSome good work. Some great tape to evaluate,” said head coach Jack Del Rio after the game. â€œA

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Raiders’ Defense Showcasing Impressive Youth

AFC West, Fan Corner, Khalil Mack / Mario Tovar

The Oakland Raiders are now 0-3 in this year’s NFL Preseason, and despite what pundits are saying, the defense has shown some young, bright spots we can look forward to seeing.

While there’s little argument that this team will go as far as quarterback Derek Carr will take them, the defense will have to do itsÂ part, and in spite of the final score, the first team defense did a solid job yesterday. What’s impressing so far in the preseason is the youngstersÂ on the squad as we all know this defense is anchored by the likes of Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin.

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