The Oakland Raiders saw a huge drop in performance in 2017, as reflected by their losing record. This year in review points out what went right for the team this year. For Raiders fans, 2017 has been disappointing, to say the least. A team that looked like a possible Super Bowl contender reverted back to …
2017 Oakland Raiders Year in Review Part 1: The Good Read More »
This week, Andria’s Analysis will take a look back at the Raiders versus the Dolphins, and delve into the upcoming game against the New England Patriots in Mexico City. The Oakland Raiders had a bye this week after a close win over the Miami Dolphins. Many had concerns after the Dolphins game, wondering if this …
Back to the Dolphins and Forward to the Patriots Read More »
Just when I thought there wasn’t a team in the NFL that could be more jinxed than the hapless Oakland Raiders, the Miami Dolphins came roaring in screaming: “Pick me! Pick me!” I was skeptical at first. Despite getting shut out twice, Adam Gase’s “Aqua Assassins” were 4-3 walking into Sunday night’s tilt. And against …
Andria’s Analysis this week reviews the Oakland Raiders’ game against the Buffalo Bills, leading the team a 3-5 record, and going to Miami to get back in the mix. Hopefully. The Buffalo Bills showed up in a big way last Sunday versus the Raiders. Their league-leading turnover defense proved why they are at the top …
Andria’s Analysis: Week 8 Comes and Goes with Little to Show For It Read More »
Andria’s Analysis this week looks at what was meant to be but never was, and how the Raiders approach their toughest contest yet Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Week 6 has come and gone, but unfortunately, it was not without incident. What should have been an easy win, or at least A WIN. …
Andria’s Analysis: Backwards Week 6 and Hopeless Week 7? Read More »
Andria’s Analysis takes a look at Week 4’s heartbreaking Raiders loss and, more importantly, QB loss. Plus a preview of Week 5 with new field general EJ Manuel. Andria’s Analysis: Week 4 is Over, Will the Raiders Survive Week 5? You’ve probably heard that the season is 25% in the books. After their first 2-0 …
Andria’s Analysis: Week 4 is Over, Will the Raiders Survive Week 5? Read More »
Andria’s Analysis this week takes a look at the week 3 matchup between the Oakland Raiders and the Washington Redskins. It was a tough week for Raider Nation. Not only was it the first loss of the season, but it was also a loss that was largely unexpected. In the wake of a massive, non-football …
Andria’s Analysis: Why Week 3 Was a Disaster for the Oakland Raiders Read More »
The Oakland Coliseum was visited this week by the New York Jets, who had hopes, although not high, of perhaps picking up a win. Not only did they fail to do so, but any doubts that the Oakland Raiders could contain the Jets were quickly dispelled. The game went about as expected. The Raiders scored …
Andria’s Analysis: Raiders handle the Jets, so what about the AFC West? Read More »
It’s amazing what a few years can do to the fortunes of a franchise; from hiring the right boss to making sound decisions in free agency and of course, drafting the “right” talent. Having grown up during some of the most atrocious years in Oakland Raiders’ lore, the fact that a player of the magnitude of Calvin Johnson would consider playing for the team is something to behold.
