The Las Vegas Raiders finished the 2020 season with a mediocre 8-8 record and now have a new defensive coordinator. They decide to address their defense with their first two draft picks in this mock scenario. Embattled defensive coordinator Paul Guenther was fired after an embarrassing loss at home to the Indianapolis Colts. Now, the …
Raiders Retool Defensive Line In 2-Round Mock Scenario Read More »
The wait’s over, the Las Vegas Raiders have hired their defensive coordinator. The winner is, Gus Bradley, and he brings along his assistant coaches, Ron Milus and Richard Smith. Bradley runs a Cover 3 defense, but it has evolved over the years and is now more multi-layered. His strength has always been putting his players …
How Can DC Gus Bradley Realistically Turn Raiders Defense Around? Read More »
The Only Nation Podcast welcomes former long snapper Jon Condo after taking a look at the Las Vegas Raiders’ new defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. Listen to “Ep 43 – Taking A Hike with Jon Condo” on Spreaker. Introducing the Raiders new defensive coordinator Gus Bradley became the Las Vegas Raiders’ new defensive coordinator earlier this …
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Maliek Collins was one of, if not the most disappointing free-agent the Las Vegas Raiders signed in 2020. The defensive tackle was expected to come in and bolster a defensive line that desperately needed help. Coming off of a season with 21 pressures, six tackles for loss, and four sacks in 2019, that is what …
Raiders 2020 Rewind: Maliek Collins Didn’t Become ‘Key To The Defense’ Read More »
The Las Vegas Raiders will have to take a hard look at their offensive line and make tough decisions this offseason. Swing offensive lineman Matt Feiler could help alleviate those decisions. What’s the current state of the offensive line? An area that currently might be getting overlooked in the offseason is the offensive line for …
Raiders Should Go After Swing OL Matt Feiler In Free Agency Read More »
While you can’t pinpoint the team’s needs before the free agency period, it’s pretty clear that the Las Vegas Raiders lack playmakers on the defensive side of the ball. On the other hand, you could make the argument that ‘best player available’ is the way to go and that’s how this mock scenario goes. This …
Mock Draft: Raiders Go All Defense In First 3 Rounds Read More »
Despite an injury-riddled 2020 season, cornerback Richard Sherman was still an undeniable leader in the San Francisco 49ers’ secondary. The veteran defensive back is on the tail end of his career. However, the Las Vegas Raiders would suit him well. Sherman should be a priority target this offseason, especially with the arrival of his former …
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Now that the Las Vegas Raiders have hired a new defensive coordinator, they have to address their feeble pass rush. EDGE Haason Reddick could be of use in that department. While there were a few positives along the defensive line in 2020, most notably Clelin Ferrell’s progression, there wasn’t much to be proud of. No …
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After posting substandard pass-rushing numbers in 2020, the Las Vegas Raiders need to add a veteran EDGE defender. Romeo Okwara could be the one. The Silver and Black had a hard time bringing down opposing quarterbacks in 2020. Their sack totals weren’t good across the board, though Clelin Ferrell made some good strides generating pressure. …
FA EDGE Romeo Okwara Could Be A Nice Raiders Addition Read More »
The Las Vegas Raiders have hired former Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley to the same position. The hire is a positive step towards fixing a sub par defensive unit. Bradley’s hiring has garnered positive reviews. However, the Raiders’ defense is in need of a lot more than that. It needs a large influx …
6 Veterans of Gus Bradley’s System the Raiders Should Look Into Read More »
