While the result of the game may not count, there is plenty to takeaway from the first preseason game for the Oakland Raiders. Saturday’s 14 to 3 victory over the Rams shed some light on a few important categories for Oakland. Pro: Offensive Line Pass protection has been a point of emphasis for the Raiders […]
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On the first installment of this series, we took a look at the Oakland Raiders’ 2019 core of defensive backs. This time around, we’ll be taking a look at the linebackers. This is one of the many parts of the Raiders that received a huge makeover this offseason. Weakside Linebackers: Tahir Whitehead, Nicholas Morrow, Te’von Coney,
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The Oakland Raiders kickoff the preseason against the defending NFC Champions Los Angeles Rams. During Thursday’s press conference, Oakland’s head coach Jon Gruden stated that a lot of veteran starters will not be playing in the game. Resting starters allows players who are fighting for roster spots and/or playing time, more opportunities to prove themselves.
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Raiders OG Gabe Jackson injured his left MCL during Thursday’s joint session practice with the Los Angeles Rams. Vic Tafur of the Athletic was the first to break the news on Jackson’s return timetable. Raiders News: Don’t Panic, Raider Nation… Yet It would be easy to start the “woe is me”, crying and feeling sorry
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The Oakland Raiders have battles brewing all over the 90 man roster this off-season. A step-up from year’s past, and a trend in the right direction. Below is my prediction on how the 53-man roster will shake out after the release of the first unofficial depth chart. The roster will be updated after each game this
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Week 1 of training camp is in the books, which means the Oakland Raiders released their first depth chart. While there is still quite a bit of fluidity to the roster and where each player stands, the first depth chart can provide a little bit of insight of how things have gone thus far.
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Raider legend Cliff Branch is gone at the age of 71. Many, including my good friend Kenny King Jr., have said that Branch was a great Raider and an even better man. The whole Oakland Raiders organization is in mourning, but Branch deserved better from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Raiders WR Cliff Branch:
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The Oakland Raiders took the field at Redwood Middle School on a warm sunny Fan Fest Friday in front of devoted Raider Nation members on the outskirts of the Napa Valley. One thing was absolutely eye-popping to see and that was the Raiders starting offensive line which could be described in one word: massive. Trent
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Who is the Raiders’ primary slot-receiver? What does the starting secondary look like? Every off-season there is plenty of debate on the 53-man roster. However, 2019 feels a bit different, Oakland has competition all over the field. There are battles up and down the roster, whether it’s to make the 53-man cut or to take a
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Maurice Hurst is never one to mince words. Dating back to him answering the myriad of questions regarding his heart ailment — which caused him to drop to the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft — the current Oakland Raider and former Michigan Wolverine is straight and to the point. And when broached with
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