It wasn’t difficult to surmise what that scowl on Jon Gruden’s face meant when he was asked about the readiness of Obi Melifonwu. “It doesn’t look close at all,” the Oakland Raiders head coach said about the second-year safety, “I’ll leave it at that. He doesn’t look close to me at all.” Raiders HC Jon […]
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“As the World Turns” seems to be the theme for the Raiders’ offseason so far. If anyone is actually surprised about that after Jon Gruden took over the reigns, hold on tight and enjoy the ride because it’s not over. As of May 4, the team hit their 90 men max roster size, so more
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The NFL Draft is firmly in the rearview mirror for another year and for the Oakland Raiders, well they made waves by taking two offensive tackles within the first three rounds. Both of the picks who came in the shape of Kolton Miller and Brandon Parker are considered to be reaches in the first and
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Using a draft pick on a punter is blasphemy to many in Raider Nation. Even using a late-round compensatory pick, the notion of using a selection on a boot specialist makes some fans projectile vomit.
In fact, a big portion of the football following world looks down upon a punter. Face it, they get dismissed faster than the junk mail that arrives in your mailbox or the spam that lands in your email filter.
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We didn’t even have to wait for actual games to see Jon Gruden’s patented scowl. The Oakland Raiders head coach endearing disdain was on full display when he took to the podium last week after the end of rookie minicamp day one. What prompted Gruden’s ire? I’m not going to answer any more health questions
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The Oakland Raiders, like every team in the NFL, are looking to put together a “super plan” for winning it all in 2018-2019. Stretched between a rock and a hard place salary cap-wise, they chose not to overpay for younger talent, which has left them all of the 30 somethings general manager Reggie McKenzie can
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The 2018 Oakland Raiders draft could go down as one of the most historic and polarizing events in the illustrious history of the Silver and Black. From offensive lineman Kolton Miller to wide receiver Marcell Ateman, let’s break down the entire haul of choices made by Reggie McKenzie and Jon Gruden. 1. Maurice Hurst, DT,
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Protect the quarterback. Disrupt the quarterback. Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden’s draft-day intentions focused on exactly just that on Day 1 and 2: Round 1: Offensive tackle Kolton Miller (UCLA) Round 2: Defensive tackle P.J. Hall (Sam Houston State) Round 3: Offensive tackle Brandon Parker (North Carolina A&T) and Edge Arden Key (LSU) And
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Pop quiz: How old is Amari Cooper? With Michael Crabtree jettisoned, Cooper is atop the depth chart. Heading into his fourth season with the Silver & Black and with a brand new head coach and play caller in town, will Cooper be the alpha in the Raiders’ wide receiver room? Jon Gruden is hell-bent on
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Raider Nation, it’s April 9th, the day you all were waiting for, mainly Jon Gruden. Today was the start of offseason workouts and now, finally, Gruden was able to get a better look at what he’s working with and whether or not some of these guys need to stay on this roster from the Jack Del Rio era.
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