Back in the Raiders Vault once again. This time we’re looking at the four greatest offensive players from the 90s. Methodology Just like in the last installment, we will use the same adjusted methodology from last year’s Greatest Raiders of all time article. We will use the same categories, but narrow our focus to just …
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In the 2015 offseason, the Raiders added veteran wide receiver, Michael Crabtree. Signed to just a one-year deal for $3.2 million, the wideout outplayed that contract and then some. A forgotten star… Entering the 2015 offseason, it was clear the Raiders needed to add talent at wide receiver. To remedy this, they added 49ers castoff …
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When the Las Vegas (technically, Oakland) Raiders signed Jerry Rice in 2001, he was already the NFL’s all-time leader in receiving yards. This signing paired him with another future Hall of Famer: Tim Brown. These two helped carry the Raiders offense throughout the early 2000s. Mr. Raider While it took some time to cash in …
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In this latest Raiders Vault installment, we’ll look at who were the greatest offensive players from 2000 to 2009 for the Silver and Black. Methodology For this piece, I’m going to use a similar method as what I used last summer when looking for the five greatest Raiders of all-time. The rating scale will still …
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Since its inception in 1960, the Raiders have created and maintained a historic legacy. While many notable players who donned the Silver and Black played on the offensive side of the ball, the “Raider” way was a culture more established by the defense. Hard hitters like Howie Long, Jack Tatum, and Lyle Alzado helped pioneer …
After two years in the NFL, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell will no longer be wearing the number ’96.’ Instead, he will be switching to the number he wore while at Clemson in ’99.’ Given Arden Key’s release, we figured it was a good time to take a look at this number’s strange …
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Throughout the storied history of the Las Vegas Raiders, the team has bested NFL greats like Tom Brady (yes, they beat him… once in 2002), Don Shula, Roger Staubach, Lawrence Taylor, and Walter Payton. However, few fans recall the time that the famed members of the Silver and Black “beat” Willy Wonka and his famed …
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Legendary Raiders defensive back Lester Hayes is fondly remembered by Raider Nation as one of the greatest ever.
One of the most disappointing chapters in Las Vegas (then-Oakland) Raiders history was the crushing defeat at Super Bowl XXXVII.
Is it possible that then Las Vegas Raiders head coach Bill Callahan threw a Super Bowl when playing against mentor Jon Gruden?
