With the very beginnings of the season kicking off, and the Oakland Raiders landing an NFL Network spot, there are a few things at stake for the first preseason game. Here are a few items that Raider Nation should be keeping an eye on during Friday’s exhibition: The Gruden Offense Week 1 in the preseason is …
We are officially one week into training camp and now just hours away from the first preseason game against the Detroit Lions. Raider Nation is extremely excited to see the team take the field after what was a very eventful and enlightening first week of camp. Training camp practices are certainly important, but in the …
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The 2018-19 season is fast approaching and with the Oakland Raiders releasing their first depth chart of the season, here is part one of my predictions on who will make the 53-man roster. Quarterbacks: Derek Carr, Connor Cook, EJ Manuel Unless Connor Cook or EJ Manuel put on a horrific display in the preseason, I …
First and foremost the Raiders would be mightily unwise to deal one of the best defensive players in the NFL and I personally don’t see it coming to fruition. However, here at the Ramble, it’s important to cover all angles. With that said, let’s explore and examine what the Silver & Black could get in exchange …
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Oakland Raiders fans should be buzzing at the moment. Even though Khalil Mack hasn’t yet signed a new long-term deal, there’s plenty to be optimistic about. The offseason acquisitions have settled in nicely, earning rave reviews, especially one of my personal favorites, Arden Key, the recruit from LSU in this year’s 2018 NFL Draft. Key …
The Oakland Raiders have signed former Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Oday Aboushi. Offensive line coach Tom Cable and Aboushi will be reunited after the two spent 2017 in Seattle together.Â
The signing of the Aboushi will add significant depth to the Raiders offensive line. And it comes at a needed time as Donald Penn has reportedly started camp on the PUP list. Here are five things to know about the newest addition to the Silver and Black.Â
Now that preseason is over and done with; let the guessing game begin! That, of course, would be the final 53-man roster Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie and his staff must get to Saturday. There’s already plenty of postulation and in-fighting amongst the most die-hard in Raider Nation of who should and shouldn’t land a …
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Since the beginning of the offseason, the Oakland Raiders have had questions regarding the inside linebacker position. Those questions went right through minicamp, onto training camp, and now currently the preseason. Though the Raiders have recent fifth-round draft pick in Marquel Lee, along with some others, they could be adding another name. Michael Gehlken of …
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From left tackle Donald Penn to right tackle Marshall Newhouse, Oakland’s line is considered the 1B to the Dallas Cowboys 1A. The Raiders arguably have the best interior line in the league. The mastermind that gets Penn, Kelechi Osemele (LG), Rodney Hudson (C), Gabe Jackson (RG) and Newhouse all on the same page is offensive line coach Mike Tice. They are mean and nasty thanks, in large part, to Tice’s tutelage.
The Oakland Raiders are now halfway done with the NFL preseason, and the narrative seems familiar; offense looks outstanding, and the defense looks lousy. However, despite some weariness to judge these preseason performances too closely, there was a lot of good performances for the Raiders that should be cause for optimism.
