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Oakland Raiders: Setting the standard for “High Character”

Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts /

Player arrests haven’t received much attention recently, but that’s good news for the Oakland Raiders. In fact, none of their players have been detained in more than three years.

Despite not going deep into the playoffs since they last went to the Super Bowl in 2002 (last year they were “one and done” against the Houston Texans unfortunately), not having players going to jail on a constant basis is a good reason for the team and Raider Nation to celebrate.

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Can Gabe Jackson measure up to other Raiders legends?

AFC West, Gabe Jackson, Kelechi Osmele, Rodney Hudson / Mario Tovar

Earlier this week, the Oakland Raiders locked up one of its core players in offensive guard Gabe Jackson, a signing that’ll help lead to quarterback Derek Carr staying on his feet for the coming years.

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One Man’s Thoughts: The Raiders have a long Super Bowl window

AFC West, Amari Cooper, Gabe Jackson, Jared Cook, Kelechi Osmele, Khalil Mack / Robert Wykowski

RaiderRamble.com’s Robert Wykowski shares some brief thoughts on the Raiders The Oakland Raiders are part of the ever competitive AFC West, meaning they’ll face the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs twice this season; a task that only gets harder each season. If rising superstar quarterback Derek Carr can stay healthy,

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Third Target: Who will be Carr’s emergency option in 2017?

AFC West, Analysis / Erik Watkins

The good news is that the new $25 million dollar man will have a top guy to throw to in Amari Cooper;Â Michael Crabtree is staying with the Silver and Black is an even better second read. However and with the emphasis on passing and the “trickiness” of the Raiders’ backfield in 2017, Derek Carr will

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Who will reach the promised land first, Carr or Dak?

Analysis / Mario Tovar

While many still feel that Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady are the “elite” of NFL quarterbacks, the fact is that the next generation of “greats” is already here. Case in point, who’ll hoist up the Lombardi trophy first, the Oakland Raiders’ Derek Carr or the Dallas Cowboys’ sensation Dak Prescott.

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Reggie McKenzie Continues to Ensure Long-Term Raider Success

Gabe Jackson, Raiders News / Jon Richardson

Against a looming desert backdrop, filled with muffled echoes of clanging slot machines and bright fluorescent neon, the Oakland Raiders transactional offseason has been marked by undulating success.Â Though questions still spiral around the improvements of the secondary and linebacker corps, the team has provided a few resounding answers in other areas of need.Â A one week window in the dog days of June saw the organization dispel two giant offseason narratives of uncertainty.

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PFF: Khalil Mack’s the most efficient Edge Rusher in the NFL

AFC West, Khalil Mack / Chris Reed

The accolades continue to pile up for the 26 year old NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Mack had another dominate season with 73 tackles, 11 sacks, five forced fumbles, and an interception he returned for a touchdown. After being the only player in history to be named All Pro at two positions (Linebacker and Defensive end) in 2015, Associated Press created the â€œEdge Rusher” position. Mack was promptly named All-Pro at this new position.

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Raiders sign Gabe Jackson to a 5-year $56 million dollar extension

AFC West, Gabe Jackson / Chris Reed

The Oakland Raiders signed Right Guard Gabe Jackson to a new 5-year deal. The extension will net the 25-year-old $56 million over the life of the deal with an average salary of slightly over $11 million. It’s the third highest for an NFL guard and will keep him with the team through the 2022 season.

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The Monster’s under Derek Carr’s bed

Analysis, Khalil Mack / Philip Robinson III

It’s a well-known fact that the AFC West is a scary place for quarterbacks. The Oakland Raiders’ own Khalil Mack is the reigning and defending NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Von Miller was the Super Bowl MVP in 2016, in 2015 Justin Houston led the league in sacks and last, but certainly not least, Joey Bosa is the 2016 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

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NFL Network: Derek Carr’s the NFL’s 11th best?

AFC West /

Earlier this week, quarterback Derek Carr was voted 11 in the NFL’s Top 100 Countdown and although it is nice to be recognized and receive as many accolades as possible, we have to remember that this show is nothing but a filler during the offseason and there are better ways to determine how good a player is.

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