After what might have seemed like an eternal four weeks for Raider Nation, the Oakland Raiders were finally able to notch their first win of the season. The 1-3 record is very deceiving and certainly gives pundits plenty of ammunition but the fact is the Raiders offense is rolling. And if this year is to […]
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After the first win of the season, Raider Nation is understandably exhausted.
Many fans, myself included, began to shovel dirt on what would have been a Silver and Black grave had the Cleveland Browns won. Instead, with a little “help” from some missed calls, the Raiders strong-armed their way back into the game and closed out for the first time this season. Let’s examine the best, the worst, and the deeply concerning for this team moving forward, in particular, the offense.
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: Week 4 Raiders Offense Read More »
January 9, 2018 Raider Nation, This is a big f’ing deal! -Mark Davis Over eight months later, these famous words are now an afterthought to a tumultuous opening month for John Gruden and the Oakland Raiders. Khalil Mack is gone and most realistic people know the trade was uneven. Reggie Nelson somehow stays employed, while
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Trying to find the Silver (and black) lining in yet another Oakland Raider loss.
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The struggles for the Oakland Raiders will continue onto Week 4 despite a promising start against the Miami Dolphins today. Jordy Nelson had his best game this season with 139 receiving yards and a touchdown in the 1st quarter alone, but it wasn’t enough. While the season is not over by any stretch, this 0-3
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Ryan Smith is back with the silver (and black) lining, this time about Oakland’s 20-19 loss in Denver.
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Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said back in August, “the number one ability is availability.” These comments were of course in regards to Obi Melifonwu, however, the gist of Gruden’s message is clear. He wants you on the field if you’re going to be an impactful player. It’s the same ideology that got Khalil
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The Oakland Raiders are slated for their first AFC-West battle of the 2018-19 season as they head to the Mile High City to take on the loathed Denver Broncos. Raiders News: It’s Miller Time: Kolton vs Von There are many storylines to follow for this game after the Raiders failed to score in the second
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The Oakland Raiders’ Week 1 debut probably did not go the way head coach Jon Gruden envisioned. Or maybe in some ways it did? Those expecting a hostile press conference filled with player immolations and “Grudenisms” were left sorely lacking. Instead, the press conferences of both Gruden and Derek Carr seemed almost upbeat, as if
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Hysteria! Dysfunction I say! That was the negative notion media folk took when Jon Gruden dropped a CM Punk-esque pipe bomb during the media presser after Wednesday’s practice. “You look at the film, we had him wide open deep,” Gruden said of Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper. “We didn’t go there. He was open a
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