#19 A.J. Brown, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss The second Wide Receiver from Ole Miss, A.J. Brown, takes spot 19 in the Raider Ramble Draft Top 32 in 32. Brown is a better Wide Receiver than his former teammate D.K. Metcalf, but Brown isn’t the physical freak Metcalf is and that’s why Metcalf ranks higher. Brown […]
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Before many will even begin to read this column the words relating to “making something great again” will surely stir up some emotion no matter what end of the political spectrum you’re on. Even if I were to say “Make The Raiders Great Again” would that be so bad? No, this is not a political
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We’re chugging along towards the spectacle of the 2019 NFL Draft, but it’s Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh who said it best. ““I think the draft should be earlier, sooner,” Harbaugh told the Boston Globe. “We don’t need to be so involved where we need three months to watch the players ourselves. Let’s draft
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Despite the myriad of tests and measurables the NFL has hopefuls go through, the draft process is anything but an exact science. Teams are going to have to roll the dice to land a player they hope can transform their franchise.
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With the exception of bringing in Josh Mauro to help Arden Key, there hasn’t been a whole lot of upgrades. Well the answer to this concern will more than likely be answered by Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock in a few short weeks at the NFL draft.
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We’re inching closer to the draft and the Oakland Raiders roster continues to evolve. Raider Nation seemingly rejoiced in the jettison of Seth Roberts from the roster and head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock continue to get up close looks and visits with prospects. Gruden and Mayock hold four picks in the
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The Raider Ramble continues to spotlight NFL hopefuls this offseason with the draft upon us. Today’s prospect is Markus Jones, a defensive end from Angelo State who won the Gene Upshaw Award. Thank you for taking the time to share some insight into your career, Mr. Jones. Let’s get started. First, how do you feel
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This is the time of year where the entire football world is arguing with each other about pretty much everything. However, the one thing everyone agrees on is that the Oakland Raiders need to improve their pass rush. What have the Raiders done to improve upon this glaring need? Sign NFL journeyman Josh Mauro, who has three
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The first big splash the Oakland Raiders made this offseason in free agency was to sign former New England Patriots’ left tackle, Trent Brown. Receiving a four year 66 million dollar contract which is the most lucrative in NFL history for an offensive lineman, Brown needs to be the player that fans saw in the
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The scenarios and simulations are running amuck as we approach the annual extravaganza known as the NFL Draft. The Oakland Raiders own four picks in the top 35 that can assist with turning a moribund franchise around.
Now, this mock is vastly different from the seven-round version the Ramble put out this past weekend.
Let’s be clear: This one is satire. Plain and simple.
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