After a fanatical free agency shake-up, it’s time to look on paper where the crop of AFC-West currently stands. Los Angeles Chargers Years ago the Chargers offensive line was just plain offensive. Now they have turned it into a strength thanks to the signings of Mike Pouncey, Russell Okung, and the drafting of former Indiana …
With the NFL draft fast approaching and free agency going a tad quiet, I decided to look at the safety position as the Oakland Raiders could pursue this before the draft, leaving them in a stronger position to go “best player available” from Day One.
First off, another position being spoken about is the running back position, the Raiders have numerous backs at their disposal but this hasn’t swayed head coach Jon Gruden away from the idea of drafting one from a deep and talented class.
Re-signing Justin Ellis and inking special teamer and reserve wide receiver Griff Whalen unsurprisingly set Raider Nation aflame with unbridled fury when NFL free agency opened last week. But at week’s end, the Oakland Raiders added 14 players to the roster while jettisoning three. Oakland wasn’t going to be a big player in a high-priced …
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The hysteria that is NFL Free Agency is only a few days old and the deals being consumed are like an unstoppable blitzkrieg. Yet the Oakland Raiders are sitting back and waiting for the chips to fall where they may. The regime has been weighing the market while making calculated decisions. Raiders: Free Agency vs. …
Reggie McKenzie, general manager of the Oakland Raiders, is heading into free agency with a plan unlike something that Raider Nation is comfortable with, nor have they seen before. Sometimes winning free agency is as simple as not jumping to overpay guys, definitely not overcommitting yourself to stars, and having to destabilize the glue. Trading …
Gareon Conley. Sean Smith. Dexter McDonald. Antonio Hamilton. If that group doesn’t strike fear into the hearts of wide receivers, it’s no surprise. Those four are the current corners on the Oakland Raiders’ roster. The only fear they’re instilling is in Raider Nation. And if the Raiders jettison Smith, the remaining Three Amigos is a …
Will the Oakland Raiders make a splash in free agency? One side emphatically blows the “yes” trumpet. “Jon Gruden needs more pieces” they banter while pounding the table. The other side defiantly voices the “no” opinions. “Reggie McKenzie didn’t spend last year, it won’t be different this year” is the mantra. Free Agency: High-Priced And …
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The 2018 Oakland Raiders might have a completely different looking defensive line compared to last season’s. Perhaps the Silver and Black will be looking to free agency for some reinforcements. Justin Ellis (48 tackles, half a sack) is a free agent and rookie Eddie Vanderdoes tore his ACL in the season finale. Before the draft, …
Following a season marred by injury issues with more exciting hits from Michael Crabtree and Aqib Talib than from the Raiders defense as a whole to a missed shot at the postseason. Much of Raider Nation has been left shaking their heads — But at least “Chucky” is back, right? With the bulk of the …
The Oakland Raiders aren’t looking at too much cap space for the 2018 season with big money already earmarked for the quarterback and offensive line. The money they do clear will probably be better spent on the defense which means they will have to be smart in deploying their resources on the skill positions and …
