With the return of Jon Gruden and a crowd roaring with excitement, the Oakland Raiders crashed in the second half with a thud and lost 33-13 to the Los Angeles Rams in front of a national audience. Although there were some positives out of the game, it was a disappointing start to a season that […]
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There’s a 17-year age gap between former play-caller Todd Downing and current Oakland Raiders head honcho Jon Gruden. But, apparently, there’s no gap in mundane and rudimentary play-design and game calls between the two. Do you prefer Jon Downing or Todd Gruden? Opinion: Half-and-half chalk full of gaffes for Raiders The lack of a play-action
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Stop reading if you’ve heard this before, this year Cooper is expected to take a significant jump. With the return of Jon Gruden and his own admission of his plans for number 89, the spotlight is once again on the Raiders young receiver. However, unlike last season, the coaching staff seems to already have a
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The shock and awe of the blockbuster Khalil Mack trade will sting Raider Nation for some time. It is always difficult when the team that you have adored all your life seems to consistently let you down. This is another monumental experience that could haunt the Raiders this season, but maybe not so much in
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“We made a decision as an organization. People are trying to divide us,” Jon Gruden defiantly said at Sunday’s press conference at Oakland Raiders HQ. “I really wasn’t involved in all of that. So you have to ask (general manager) Reggie (McKenzie) to be honest with you,” the head coach quipped when asked why a
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The unthinkable is becoming reality as the Oakland Raiders have dealt superstar Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears. In return, Oakland is expected to pick up two first-round picks and more. The rumors turned out to be true. Raider Nation is obviously in a collective state of disarray at the groundbreaking news. However, what does all
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With three preseason games in the books, the Oakland Raiders look to be settled at some positions on their roster and still trying to find their sea legs at others. This could of course be more perception than reality, but it is important to note that certain positions are still seeing multiple groupings or poor
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Last week the Oakland Raiders signed another experienced vet, as they agreed to a deal with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. Cromartie is 32, a two-time Pro Bowler, and has racked up 11 seasons in his long career. He’s a solid addition that should bring some much-needed depth to the Raiders’ secondary. Examining the Raiders’ Newest Corner Back
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This off-season you knew there would be certain changes on the team. The offensive line was not going to be an exception. That was made loud and clear by head coach Jon Gruden in the NFL Draft when the Raiders went with offensive tackle twice, selecting Kolton Miller from UCLA in the 1st round and Brandon
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As we approach the Oakland Raiders final preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, let’s take a look at our “Around the Ramble” takes after last weeks game. @humorousfiend The good news: the Raider cornerbacks are by far the most improved position group, which is great since they’ve been bad for years. The bad news: the
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