These days, it’s trendy to blame Derek Carr for all of the Oakland Raiders woes. However, let’s not forget that their defense is nowhere near where it has to be to make this team a contender. This past Sunday, Kansas … Continue reading Raiders Defense Not Ready to Carry Team Yet
The debate regarding quarterback for the Oakland Raiders has been never ending. After devastating back to back losses, support for Derek Carr appears to be dwindling. The excuses and finger pointing is nothing new as the Raiders got trounced again … Continue reading Social Media Reflects Dwindling Support for Raiders’ Derek Carr
There aren’t many positives other than finally being able to accept that this year’s Oakland Raiders aren’t that good. Continue reading Hard out? Gruden’s Raiders are a hard watch
Yesterday’s trip to the Meadowlands was, well, one to forget for the Oakland Raiders and Raider Nation. It seemed as if the N.Y. Jets were the ones in a playoff race with their intensity of play. The Raiders were handily … Continue reading A Silver and Black “Crossroads”
In case you haven’t heard from everyone in the media lately, this rookie class could possibly become the best of the past decade. The thing is that as a Oakland Raiders fan it’s weird hearing so much praise for a … Continue reading How This Year is Only the Beginning
Quietly, almost zen-like, without bringing too much attention to himself, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has “revived” his career. But Raider Nation already knew that. We finally made it through Week 11 of the NFL, and the numbers don’t lie. … Continue reading The Curious & Silent Revival of Derek Carr
Jon Gruden “the coach” brought a revitalizing energy to the Oakland Raiders in the wake of Jack Del Rio’s exit. But, Gruden “the general manager” well, not so much. In spite of this, right now, the “general manager” is looking, … Continue reading Is It Time to Eat Crow For Those Who Buried Jon Gruden?
Under Jon Gruden, the Oakland Raiders have weathered the toughest part of their schedule and are now in firm control of their own postseason destiny. With a plethora of rookies contributing to the team, the needle is only going up … Continue reading Raiders Youthful Core Has Them Thinking Playoffs
Fire up the Jim Mora Sr. “Playoffs!?” video and memes all you want on this one, baby. Because Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and the franchise’s quarterback Derek Carr have not only the proper mindset, but the only one … Continue reading Raiders’ Gruden, Carr have proper mindset
Jon Gruden’s side of the ball is generating an outstanding 6.2 yards per play. That’s good for 4th in the NFL. See, Gruden still got it. Paul Guenther’s group, however, is allowing an alarming 6.1 yards per play. That’s good … Continue reading The Gruden-Guenther Comparison is Stark