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 […]
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Oh, the riveting rumination that goes through one’s mind watching uninteresting and downright comical Oakland Raiders quarterback play. Aspuria’s Assertions: Is the Raiders backup QB depth FUBAR? It appears neither Connor Cook or EJ Manuel really want the primary backup gig to Derek Carr. Two sequences against the Los Angeles Rams this past Saturday brought
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“Talk Is Cheap” You don’t have to know the intricate nuances of football to understand the plight the Oakland Raiders are in when it comes to Amari Cooper. Just open your eyes and see exactly how much the wide receiver was basically ignored this past Sunday. “I saw five wide open (plays), shook his guy,
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Andria’s Analysis this week takes a look at the Oakland Raiders’ third straight loss and forward to week 6’s contest with division rival LA Chargers. Another week down in the NFL and another heartbreaking loss for the Oakland Raiders. This week, the visiting Baltimore Ravens made the home team look foolish for a third straight
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BOHICA. The dubious acronym describes the Oakland Raiders defense in Sunday’s 30-17 defeat at the hands of the visiting Baltimore Ravens. Instead of saying “No More!” and quelling a determined Ravens offense, the Raiders got the “Bend Over Here It Comes Again” treatment. Jack Del Rio entrusted his defense to get the stop when he
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When it rains, it pours. If you somehow haven’t heard already, franchise QB Derek Carr is out 2-6 weeks with a fracture in his back. Raider Nation is, of course, falling apart. However, the Raiders can win some games with EJ Manuel if he is managed properly. Power Running When the Raiders hired new OC
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No surprise that in last week’s preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals that Oakland Raiders’ quarterback Derek Carr did not see any action, however, E.J. Manuel did, which resulted in many impressed observers.
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