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Top 5 corners the Raiders will face in 2017

1 Comment / AFC West / Micah Schneidermann

It’s no secret the Raiders have some pretty tall tasks ahead of them in the passing game with most of their competition coming directly from their own division, playing guys like Talib, Harris Jr., and Peters.

In spite of this,Â between Carr’s growth over the past few seasons and a young talented receiving corps. the Raiders should weather the storm and come out alright. Plus the addition of Marshawn Lynch in the backfield should create plenty of opportunities to keep the defense guessing.

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Marshawn Lynch on playing in Oakland: ‘I’ve got the whole town riding with me’

AFC West / Alex Monfreda

Speaking to the media for the first time since coming out of retirement to play for his hometown Oakland Raiders, running back Marshawn Lynch wasted no time explaining his reason for returning to the gridiron.

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Derek Carr is primed to explode in 2017 for the Raiders

2 Comments / AFC West, Jared Cook, Todd Downing / Philip Robinson III

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr had his season end early and as a result didn’t get a chance to take part in the playoffs. Rehabilitation forced him to sit and be immobile for the first time in his young career yet in spite of that, he’s rededicated himself to his craft. You could say that the rest of league has been put on notice.

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Jared Cook opens up about the Silver and Black

2 Comments / Raiders News / Mario Tovar

The tight end position has been a point of debate for the Oakland Raiders the last few seasons under general manager Reggie McKenzie, however, this offseason Jared Cook was signed which will prove to be an invaluable upgrade this year.

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Breaking out Amari Cooper

1 Comment / AFC West, New England Patriots / Philip Robinson III

Amari Cooper is entering the third year of his bright young career. Year three is usually when most players have the breakout year. An important developmental milestone signifying players finally being able to put it all together. The game has slowed down, their heads aren’t spinning from cerebral complexities and those with longevity in mind

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RaiderRamble.com en EspaÃ±ol: Cuanto costarÃ¡ firmar a Derek Carr?

AFC West, Brock Osweiler, Drew Brees, Mike Glennon, New Orleans Saints / Alex Monfreda

La semana pasada surgieron rumores de que Derek CarrÂ no estaba contentoÂ con la fluidez de las platicas relacionadas con su contrato de acuerdo a Mike Silver deÂ NFL Network.Â

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Reggie McKenzie: State of the Raiders

1 Comment / AFC West, Analysis / Philip Robinson III

In life, you mark your progress as you achieve your goals, setting milestones along the way. In that regard, Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie is no different as he caught up with J.T. “The Brick” on the Raiders’ flagship station 95.7 “The Game”; giving us anÂ updateÂ on the state of the team.

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Don’t ask Derek Carr to take a “hometown discount”

2 Comments / AFC West, Brock Osweiler, Chicago Bears, Mike Glennon, Tom Brady / Adam Source

Derek Carr isn’t happy with the way his contract has been handled according to Michael Silver of NFL.com. Other than the pace of the talks it wasn’t specified what’s holding those talks back, but whether it’s because of the compensation or the parking space he wants, Carr will get a new contract. Alas, there is an additional layer to it.

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A solution to the Raiders’ pass defense dilemma

1 Comment / Malcolm Smith, Raiders News / Sean Hildebrandt

The Oakland Raiders’ 2016 campaign was a success and it was fueled by one of the NFL’s most prolific and balanced offenses while leaning on the late game heroics of star quarterback Derek Carr but the pass defense was another story. While the offense is young, fast, and led by arguably the NFL’s best offensive line, the pass defense left a lot to be desired in 2016.

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Gareon Conley falls into the Raiders’ lap

Uncategorized / Philip Robinson III

In an unexpected move, the Oakland Raiders stepped up at number 24 and selected Garreon Conley cornerback from the Ohio State University.

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