Most fans of the Oakland Raiders wanted to bring back NaVorro Bowman. They got Derrick Johnson. The NFL community painted the signing as another addition to Jon Gruden’s “retirement home”. While it’s true Gruden has brought in some veterans, a common myth is that they’re washed up. That’s simply not true. Derrick Johnson is an …
The last 15 seasons have been rough for the Oakland Raiders, to say the least. When the offense is up, the defense is down. When the defense is firing, the offense is floundering. Recently, Raider Nation has been calling desperately for defenders to fill the holes left by Charles Woodson, Nnamdi Asomugha, Rod Woodson, Kirk …
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We covered the top offensive plays of the year, so let’s show some love to the big men on the other side of the ball. The Oakland Raiders did not have a good defensive showing in 2017, but there are always some golden moments that rise above, especially when Khalil Mack is involved. Here are …
“This game is never going to end!,” Tony Romo yelled from the CBS broadcasting booth after Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook couldn’t secure a would-be game-tying touchdown as time expired as a bright yellow flag lie in the end zone. Romo’s exclamation is how everyone watching Thursday Night’s instant classic felt. Yes, Oakland won …
