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Aspuria’s Assertions: All the fixings in the bye week and beyond

AFC West, Analysis / Ray Leonard Aspuria

What happens during the bye week? The general manager chats with beat writers. That’s exactly what Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie did on Thursday. Two questions stood out to me: About the coordinators and a seldom-seen second-round draft pick. When asked to give his evaluation of the coordinators, McKenzie expertly answered, yet dodged, no, […]

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Ramble Review: Raiders Escape From Miami

AFC West, Analysis / Jobeyer Ahmed

A win is a win and as the Oakland Raiders try to get back into the playoff hunt, they’ll take it. Derek Carr himself said it best post-game when asked for his thoughts on the game, “We Won.” RaiderRamble Derek Carr #Raiders Post Game Victory over Dolphins https://t.co/x9bOtisGDS — RaiderRamble.comâ„¢ (@TheRaiderRamble) November 6, 2017 Now

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Five Things That Stood Out for the Raiders in Week 9

AFC West, Analysis / Ray Leonard Aspuria

Not going to lie. Attaining victory is the thing that stood out the most for the Oakland Raiders in Week 9. It wasn’t pretty. You even had to turn your eyes away from the horror over the course of the grueling Sunday night clash. Five Things That Stood Out for the Raiders in Week 9

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Derek Carr Controversy: The Problem with “Sources”

AFC West / Mario Tovar

Just as the Oakland Raiders seem to be turning their season around, quarterback Derek Carr found himself embroiled in a “controversy”. And yes, I specificallyÂ put the word controversy in quotations since so much of the problem with today’s debacle showcased an issue with today’s sports writing, which is “sources.” “Sources” Early yesterday, Miko Grimes, wife

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The Oakland Raiders Will Make The Playoffs

AFC West, Jack Del Rio / ryansmithnfl

The Oakland Raiders Will Make The Playoffs For the Oakland Raiders, the 2017 season did not start the way that anyone had hoped or expected. A 2-0 start, including a dominant win over the New York Jets, had the Silver and Black looking forward to the Super Bowl. However, after a four game skid, the

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Four Keys to a Raiders Victory Against Miami

1 Comment / AFC West, Analysis / Jobeyer Ahmed

The OaklandÂ Raiders are coming off a poor performance against the Buffalo Bills in Week 8 and have pinned themselves in a corner. With half the season now over, Raiders will most likely have to go 7-1 in the next eight games to have a shot at making the NFL playoffs. One game at a time

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Where Did It Go Wrong for These Raiders?

Uncategorized / Hayden Nadolny

The question on all of Raider Nation’s minds, â€œWhere did it go wrong for these Raiders?” The Oakland Raiders received more bets than any team to win the Super Bowl this seasonÂ per ESPN, but come the halfway point of the season, things are looking bleak. Several factors could be tied into what exactly has gone

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Speaking the Truth: Oakland Raiders a Fair-Weather Team?

Analysis / Philip Robinson III

After a potentially season-saving victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, it seems that the Oakland Raiders took that momentum and drove it straight over the side of Niagara Falls during a 34-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The winter weather conditions in Orchard Park, New York were a massive factor in the lopsided loss. Nearly

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Aspuria’s Assertions: To Go Deep, or Not to Go Deep

Analysis / Ray Leonard Aspuria

Many were miffed when Derek Carr went full “Captain Checkdown” when he tossed the ball to running back Jalen Richard instead of lobbing it deep into the end zone at the tail end of the first half last Sunday.Â Count Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio and offensive coordinator Todd Downing as two of

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Andria’s Analysis: Week 8 Comes and Goes with Little to Show For It

AFC West, Analysis, Andria's Analysis, David Amerson, Editorial, Gareon Conley, Jamize Olawale, Sean Smith / Angria Trask

Andria’s Analysis this week reviews the Oakland Raiders’ game against the Buffalo Bills, leading the team a 3-5 record, and going to Miami to get back in the mix. Hopefully. The Buffalo Bills showed up in a big way last Sunday versus the Raiders. Their league-leading turnover defense proved why they are at the top

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