You can’t accuse the Oakland Raiders of not having each other’s backs — that’s for sure. This is straight bullshit,” linebacker Tahir Whitehead tweeted reacting to teammate Vontaze Burfict getting suspended for the rest of the season after a helmet-to-helmet hit against the Indianapolis Colts this past Sunday. “No way that hit calls for that. […]
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Dissecting the Raiders’ Jon Gruden-Derek Carr “dilemma” is the hot topic among Raider Nation – and for good reason. The relationship between the head coach and quarterback, unlike any other bond, is a special one and can be the difference between success and failure in the NFL. Yet, in the Oakland Raiders loss to the
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The Oakland Raiders head to the mid-west for a game with the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota is 1-1 on the season, with a loss in Green Bay last week. This is a big match-up for both teams if they hope to make a playoff run this year. Here are three key match-ups to watch on Sunday.
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For one magical quarter in Oakland, the Raiders could do no wrong on defense. Big boy football looked to rule the day and the Raiders were controlling the clock. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes proved while the Raiders have improved this season, they still aren’t ready to be dethroned
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Jon Gruden and the Oakland Raiders came under fire in 2018 for some player moves they made. They traded their star defensive player Khalil Mack and their star wide receiver Amari Cooper. Getting two first round picks from the Bears for Mack and a first-round pick for Cooper gave the Raiders a chance to reload.
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The Oakland Raiders shut down the noise. Everyone already counted the Raiders out. The team has one of the most brutal schedules in the history of the NFL. In what seems like a yearly tradition now, Oakland will yet again give up a home game to travel to London, setting up a period of five
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My offense, my responsibility. That’s the Derek Carr the Oakland Raiders sorely need. This past Monday night, the quarterback took full ownership of the offense by telling head coach Jon Gruden what he wanted to do instead of asking his play caller what he should do. With the Raiders needing a first down to close
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After a dominant win over the Denver Broncos, the Oakland Raiders now shift their focus towards the defending AFC West champion Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs have been the gold standard for the AFC West since Peyton Manning retired in 2015. One of the many great NFL cliches is that it doesn’t matter who you
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Raider Nation couldn’t have asked for a better way for their beloved Raiders to kick off the new season. Every facet of the squad looked excellent Monday, and while it was only one game, there’s a lot for everyone to be excited about. First and foremost… The old Derek Carr may be back Carr looked
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There is no such thing as a guaranteed thing in life and in the National Football League. Sometimes, giving a person or player everything they ask for still isn’t enough. With nearly $15M of guaranteed money a mere 48 hours away and having an overwhelming amount of support from head coach and teammates, Raiders WR
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