Khalil Mack and the Five Stages of Grief
As the fires from the post-trade riots die down, Ryan Smith attempts to lead the Raider Nation through the five stages of grief.
Khalil Mack and the Five Stages of Grief Read More »
Derek Carr
Three Takeaways After Raiders Final Exhibition Game
The Raiders have officially wrapped up preseason play and the focus has now shifted to the regular season. Quarterback Derek Carr let his Twitter followers know he’s pumped to get things going. Preseason done… here we go #RaiderNation !!!! 💀💀💀💀 — Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) August 31, 2018 With anticipation growing for the Monday night matchup
Three Takeaways After Raiders Final Exhibition Game Read More »
Why Derek Carr should be the favorite over Jimmy G
On Thursday local Bay Area radio station 95.7 The Game posed a question: You have ONE season, same team, same personnel. Which Bay Area quarterback would you have at the helm? — 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) August 16, 2018 Let’s look at the FACTS to this argument and why Carr is the logical choice here.
Why Derek Carr should be the favorite over Jimmy G Read More »
Raiders’ Chris Warren III: in a ‘dogfight’ for a roster spot
Meet Chris Warren III, he’s an undrafted rookie from the University of Texas, who was one of three players to sign with Oakland following their rookie mini-camp in May. It was expected that Marshawn Lynch, Doug Martin, and either Jalen Richard or DeAndre Washington would fill out the running back position for the Raiders this
Raiders’ Chris Warren III: in a ‘dogfight’ for a roster spot Read More »
Predicting Raiders 53-man roster: The Offense
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
Predicting Raiders 53-man roster: The Offense Read More »
The Gruden Guide: A Raiders Fan’s Guide to Jon Gruden’s Raiders
It’s hard to believe it’s only been seven months since Mark Davis successfully lured Jon Gruden out of the broadcasting booth back onto the sideline, but it has. It’s been a long, exciting, and interesting off-season.
There’s a lot of hype and even more doubt surrounding the team, and everyone’s excited about September 10th, when Gruden calls plays as Oakland’s head coach for the first time since January 19th, 2002. However, after having the same four or five conversations about what scares and excites me as a fan, I’ve decided to consolidate them all into one article. So here it is, the quintessential guide to everything Jon Gruden.
The Gruden Guide: A Raiders Fan’s Guide to Jon Gruden’s Raiders Read More »
NFL Top 100: Raider Reaction
Every year the NFL Network makes its list of the Top 100 players as voted by fellow NFL peers, 2018’s list is the 8th of its kind. As of today, the list is yet to be completed. So far, only players 100-11 have been announced. Unfortunately, the list was not as kind to the Oakland
NFL Top 100: Raider Reaction Read More »
Derek Carr and Jon Gruden “off to a terrific start”
In the three seasons Gruden and Gannon shared together, Gannon threw for over 10,000 yards, 79 touchdown passes and Oakland made the playoffs each year with this duo. Prior to joining the Raiders, Gannon’s top season was less than stellar as he only managed 2,305 yards through the air with ten touchdown tosses and six interceptions.
With a tough-love coaching style, Gruden was able to help lead Gannon on the path of his most productive years in the NFL. Now, Gruden will oversee an offensive attack that already boasts an MVP-caliber quarterback in Carr.
Derek Carr and Jon Gruden “off to a terrific start” Read More »
Raiders Roster Final 53 – The Offensive Arsenal
The Oakland Raiders expect to see a big year from quarterback Derek Carr and weapons have been added to help him meet that expectation. Carr deserves a stable that will stand up and work for him, and there are several of those guys on the roster now. Here are the final roster weapons, when all is said and done.
Raiders Roster Final 53 – The Offensive Arsenal Read More »
Full Throttle: Derek Carr Revs Up Under Pressure
When the pressure is mounting, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has been a magician. From Carr’s historic 2016 season where he seemingly drove the team to victory in the waning moments on a routine basis, to his epic Thursday Night Football performance against the Chiefs last season, Carr thrives when it matters most. Pressure isn’t anything new
Full Throttle: Derek Carr Revs Up Under Pressure Read More »