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 …
The Las Vegas Raiders will continue to do things their way whether any of us like or understand their methods. The Raiders have always done things their way since Al Davis made his way into the organization back in the early 1960s. A true maverick that only cared about winning, he turned the team into …
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If you watched ESPN’s 30 For 30: Al Davis vs. the NFL, you will no doubt have been treated to a litany of the late owner’s famous phrases. The documentary, charting the many disputes of Al Davis and then NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle, frequently cut to old footage of Davis espousing the core ideals of …
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Guest Peggy Holmes joins us to share her wisdom, thoughts, and memories of the Las Vegas Raiders. Listen to “Ep 45 – Spitting Fire With Peggy Holmes” on Spreaker. Straight Into Raiders’ Booster Clubs This week’s episode starts with a very short look at updated Las Vegas Raiders news. We quickly jump into an interview …
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Now that the Las Vegas Raiders are 6-3, they’re gonna start getting some national attention. However, Rich Eisen is showing love before it becomes cool to do so, and before everyone jumps on the bandwagon. Raider Nation isn’t accustomed to hearing the Silver and Black receive national praise, and rightfully so. They have struggled mightily …
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The “Maverick” would’ve been proud and happy with the selection of Henry Ruggs III.
The Las Vegas (then-Oakland) Raiders trading away their head coach Jon Gruden was ranked as one of the Bay Area’s worst sports trades. Even more frustrating was the wasted opportunity that came afterward. After the late Al Davis hired him in 1998, the young Gruden went ahead and rebuilt the Raiders. By then, the team …
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One instance that many in Raider Nation remember with bitterness is the disastrous trade for quarterback Carson Palmer.
Continuing the re-examination of Super Bowl XXXVII and its fallout, one of the biggest casualties was Raiders’ owner, Al Davis, who never got over the loss.
Lyle Alzado was a polarizing figure during his playing days. That’s why he fit right in with the Raiders.
