Many point to the Raiders’ actions during the National Anthem as the catalyst to the team’s emphatic 27-10 loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday night. Jack Del Rio isn’t one of them. “Was it a problem? I don’t think so,” the Raiders head coach said. “(Washington) outplayed us today.” Thoroughly and soundly, in fact. …
“Can’t we all just get along?” Those six words were spoken by Los Angeles Police brutality victim Rodney King after the infamous L.A. riots of 1992. The beating King endured at the hands of the police was caught on video and caused outrage across the country. When the four policemen charged with the assault were …
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Instant post-game reaction via The Raider Ramble as the Oakland Raiders took on the New York Jets in Week 2. After so much anticipation, the Oakland Raiders finally opened up their regular season homestand. Amongst all the headlines was the Bay Area homecoming of running back Marshawn Lynch who did not disappoint in his return. Despite …
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They only yielded one touchdown? Believe it. The Oakland Raiders defense, the butt of Raider Nation’s jokes, left Titans fans (for the lack of a better term) butt hurt. I’ll give you a second to let that marinate … A composed effort on defense coupled with sound play on offense and special teams and the …
After suffering through 13 seasons without a playoff berth, the 2016 squad posted a 12-4 record behind their franchise quarterback and MVP hopeful, Derek Carr. Only to have a late-season injury to Carr derail the Raiders just as they finally made it to the playoffs which resulted in an underwhelming exit, to say the least.
With all the analysis regarding overloading Raider Nation as the Oakland Raiders inch closer towards this Sunday, take a break and take in these five random facts about the Silver and Black. Raider Ramble: 5 Random Raiders’ Facts Heading Into 2017 No. 1 Derek Carr has zero career rushing TD’s In three years as the …
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The Raiders Have One of the Best Triplets in the League. Throughout the league, there are several offensive “triplets” that have established themselves as the best, but the Oakland Raiders have a solid case for being included in that conversation. Let’s take a look at some of the top trios and how the Raiders fit …
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Can you feel it Raider Nation? The regular season is quickly approaching with the preseason now officially in the books. With those meaningless games (at least record wise) out of the way, let’s take a look at one the NFL’s best young passing duos; Derek Carr and Amari Cooper, affectionately known as “AC/DC.”
For back to back years the Oakland Raiders have done their homework when it comes to scouting players and they have made the most with their recent draft picks in quarterback Derek Carr and linebacker/defensive end Khalil Mack in 2014 and 2015 by adding wide receiver Amari Cooper.
A spirited defensive showing from the Oakland Raiders? Say it isn’t so! The statistics may say otherwise, however, here’s the most valuable piece of info from the stat sheet: The Dallas Cowboys were 3-for-10 on third-down conversions. “Some good work. Some great tape to evaluate,” said head coach Jack Del Rio after the game. “A …
