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2017 Outlook: Raiders that might overachieve in 2017

2 Comments / AFC West, Elijah Hood, Jared Cook, Jelani Jenkins, Khalil Mack / Adam Source

There are always players who step their game up out of nowhere and have Pro Bowl caliber seasons; Lorenzo Alexander, who amassed 12.5 sacks for the Buffalo Bills, was one of those players last year. We previously talked about three Raiders players who might underperform in 2017 and with Alexander in mind, let’s look at three players who might go above and beyond for the Oakland Raiders in 2017.

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Raiders Camp: Top 3 Raiders who might underwhelm in 2017

6 Comments / AFC West, Amari Cooper, Analysis, Donald Penn, Reggie Nelson / Adam Source

The Oakland Raiders will likely fulfill expectations on their way to a deep playoff run and even make it to the Super Bowl. However, some of the players might not play up to their potential and leave us hanging and wanting more. Here are the three Raiders players that could underperform.

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Todd Downing discusses Raiders offensive weapons

1 Comment / AFC West, Analysis / Mario Tovar

Todd Downing who’ll be leading the Oakland Raiders’ Derek Carr-led offense for the first time discussed his weapons today.

In an article published by Raiders.com, written by Kyle Martin, Downing talked about the many options the team will have at its disposal this upcoming season. From Amari Cooper to the newly arrived Marshawn Lynch.

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Raiders’ Amari Cooper receives praise from unlikely source

AFC West / Mario Tovar

Raiders’ receiver Amari Cooper has put in some impressive work his first two seasons, impressive enough to warrant praise from a rival. The Raiders recently shared some bits of Harris’ words via their Twitter account.

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Marshawn Lynch set to wear Raiders’ legend Charles Woodson’s iconic “24”

1 Comment / AFC West, Charles Woodson / Raider Ramble News Desk

New Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch was assigned the iconic number “24”, which was once worn by retired Raider and All-Pro Charles Woodson when he became a member of the team. But just how meaningful is that number in the grand scope of things?

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Breaking out Amari Cooper

1 Comment / AFC West, New England Patriots / Philip Robinson III

Amari Cooper is entering the third year of his bright young career. Year three is usually when most players have the breakout year. An important developmental milestone signifying players finally being able to put it all together. The game has slowed down, their heads aren’t spinning from cerebral complexities and those with longevity in mind

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Cliff Branch: The Case for the Hall of Fame

2 Comments / AFC West, Raiders History / Bobby Davis

Raider fans gained bittersweet satisfaction last year when quarterback Ken Stabler received long overdue recognitionâ€”but only after his death. Hoping that Cliff Branch avoids his former team mate’s fate, here’s the case for Branch and his own gold jacket.

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The Raiders Letting Bill Musgrave Go Was A Good Move

1 Comment / AFC West / Mario Tovar

So Chris Simms thinks not re-signing Bill Musgrave was one of the bonehead moves of the off-season? There were much worse moves made around the league this off-season, and actually the Raiders letting Musgrave go might end up being amongst the best. Let me tell you why letting Musgrave, master of the 3rd down

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RaiderRamble.com en EspaÃ±ol: Cuanto costarÃ¡ firmar a Derek Carr?

AFC West, Brock Osweiler, Drew Brees, Mike Glennon, New Orleans Saints / Alex Monfreda

La semana pasada surgieron rumores de que Derek CarrÂ no estaba contentoÂ con la fluidez de las platicas relacionadas con su contrato de acuerdo a Mike Silver deÂ NFL Network.Â

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Position battles: Raiders’ Sean Smith and Gareon Conley

1 Comment / AFC West, Analysis / Mario Tovar

The cornerback position for the Oakland Raiders suddenly finds itself infused with young talent. After addressing the gaping hole by drafting Gareon Conley, the rookie corner finds himself in an upcoming position battle, with Sean Smith no less as PFF recently shared via Twitter.

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