2020 was a disappointing year for a lot of Las Vegas Raiders players, and defensive end Maxx Crosby’s stat line was not immune to this. Looking at his performance, it looked like he had a sophomore slump last season. However, … Continue reading Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Should Be Every Down Player in 2021
Only two weeks remain in what was a hopeful 2020 season for the Las Vegas Raiders, and although the playoffs are all but out of reach, a winning season, and progress, are within their grasp, but, so is dismay. They … Continue reading 3 Raiders Defenders That Need to Step Up on Saturday
Coming off a mini “Miracle at the Meadowlands”, the Las Vegas Raiders are still very much alive in the AFC playoff race. Sitting at 7-5, they are currently eighth in the conference but they can gain some ground today. They … Continue reading These 3 Raiders Must Step Up vs Colts To Keep Their Playoff Hopes Alive
The Las Vegas Raiders have put themselves in a position where they have to win out to compete for a playoff spot. As far as Sunday’s matchup, it will have to start with bringing defensive pressure on the Indianapolis Colts. … Continue reading Can Raiders Defense Mount Pass Rush Versus Colts in Week 14?
A potent pass-rush has eluded the 2020 Las Vegas Raiders so far, which is why the team’s front office must consider defensive lineman Rashad Weaver in next year’s draft. The Raiders defense has a grand total of 12 sacks as … Continue reading The Raiders Desperately Need DL Rashad Weaver With Next Year’s First Round Pick
The Las Vegas Raiders had to throw out a poorly patched-up defensive line against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Are Covid-19 complications to be blamed or is there a legitimate cause for concern? The Silver and Black were poised … Continue reading Recapping Raiders Defensive Line’s Week 11 Performance
Box scores and stat lines are often a convenient resource when trying to evaluate a player’s season. On the other hand, using that metric alone would be misleading. Stats alone say that Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell has … Continue reading Film Shows Raiders DE Clelin Ferrell’s True Progression in 2020
The Las Vegas Raiders have impressive young talent on both sides of the ball, especially under the age of 25. Alas, it isn’t impressive enough according to Pro Football Focus. The Raiders have plenty of young and upcoming talent PFF … Continue reading Raiders Promising Core Is Overlooked In Recent PFF Rankings
When looking at the Las Vegas Raiders defense, there aren’t many good things to talk about. This season, the unit has struggled and hasn’t been able to stop opposing offenses as a whole, but as subpar as it has been, … Continue reading Raiders Subpar Defensive Performance Overshadows DE Maxx Crosby’s Effort
Amid the defensive struggles the Las Vegas Raiders have had this season, it might be easy to forget that their run defense is actually holding its own. We may be nitpicking but let’s focus on the positives NFL defenses are … Continue reading Can Raiders Run Defense Continue Holding Its Ground In 2020?