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Top Free Agent Cornerback Options for the 2019 Oakland Raiders

Opinions vary amongst fans on the quality of the cornerback group, but the coaching staff has remained consistently optimistic about the young trio on the roster. Gareon Conley has developed into a quality cover corner who did very well against most wide receivers and has adapted to defensive coordinator Paul Guenther’s trail technique well. Nick Nelson had ups and downs as a rookie especially as he learned the slot position, while Daryl Worley was very matchup dependent.

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Should Raiders Pursue WR Tyrell Williams?

It’s no secret the wide receiving corps for the Oakland Raiders is in need of serious improvement. A player who may fit the script to add such improvement you may ask? Enter, former Chargers wideout Tyrell Williams. Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported earlier that the Raiders might be “likely” to make a

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Raiders Year In Review: Seth Roberts

2019 Free Agency, AFC West, Raiders News, Seth Roberts / Ray Leonard Aspuria

Just when you think he’s a goner, Raiders WR Seth Roberts does something to redeem himself. That’s been the case since he arrived as an undrafted free agent back in 2015. The 6-foot-2 Roberts has carved out a niche career in Oakland since coming out of West Alabama. More renowned for his blocking acumen than

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NFL WR Antonio Brown to Raiders isn’t so farfetched

1 Comment / AFC North, Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers, Raiders News / Carlos Sanchez

The Oakland Raiders and wide receiver Antonio Brown can help each other.

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Mike On The Mic: Mike Mayock mastering the Gruden Way

2019 Free Agency, 2019 NFL Draft, Raiders News / Carlos Sanchez

I’m not saying that a trade will happen or that the Raiders don’t think Carr is a franchise quarterback. There is so much uncertainty at key positions and so many holes to fill that there is no way the Raiders should even consider trading one of their best players in the last few seasons, but when it comes to Gruden and what he says, we should all believe it until we see it.

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What would it take for a team to get Raiders C Râ€‹odney Hudson?

1 Comment / Raiders News / Carlos Sanchez

Oakland Raiders center Rodney Hudson has been one of the best at his position in the league and one of the brightest spots for the whole team. That shouldn’t deter other teams from trying to trade for him as his price tag might not be as steep as one would think. All-Pro linemen are unlikely

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Year in Review: Raiders QB Derek Carr

AFC West, Raiders News / Jake Brockhoff

In Derek Carr’s fifth season as an Oakland Raider, he had one of the most up-and-down campaigns of any Raider in recent memory. At times he looked helpless, but at others he would look dominant, reminiscent his 2016 season. Let’s’ take a look at his 2018 season. Surprisingly, last year was the first of Carr’s

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Raiders Offseason Focus: Linebackers

Raiders News / raidercody

The Oakland Raiders have multiple areas that need addressing ASAP, but the holes at linebacker continue to plague the team year in and year out. Let’s take a look at some viable options for the Silver and Black to better address a glaring hole.Â Before we move any further, let’s look at who can stick

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Should Raider Nation pump the brakes on Jared Cook talk?

14 Comments / 2019 Free Agency, Raiders News / Mario Tovar

One of the biggest questions heading into 2019’s NFL free agency is, ‘what should the Oakland Raiders do with Jared Cook?’ If Cook were to be shown the door, the tight end position would be an obvious immediate need. The question is, should the Raiders pay for Cook or draft a younger option? If Oakland

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Is Mo Hurst Poised For Breakthrough Sophomore Season?

Raiders News / Mario Tovar

While most of Raider Nation would prefer to forget about the 2018 season, there’s no doubt that Raiders DT Maurice Hurst Jr. was a bright spot and going forward, he will play a bigger role in 2019. Raiders: Is Mo Hurst Poised For Breakthrough Sophomore Season? Pro Football Focus recently featured Hurst as a player

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