After months of anticipation, the Las Vegas Raiders will finally take the field again on Saturday. Of course, it will only be an exhibition game but it’s a game nonetheless. Here are three things to watch for on offense this weekend. How long will the Raiders’ starters play? With just three preseason games this season, …
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Football is officially back. The games may not count exactly but the Silver and Black are back playing football on a baseball infield. Jon Gruden’s second Raiders debut went about as well as could be expected. The starters looked sharp. The offense looked vastly more diverse than last season. And the defense, especially defensive line, …
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Now that preseason is over and done with; let the guessing game begin! That, of course, would be the final 53-man roster Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie and his staff must get to Saturday. There’s already plenty of postulation and in-fighting amongst the most die-hard in Raider Nation of who should and shouldn’t land a …
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In 2016 the Oakland Raiders undoubtedly found a diamond in the rough with the signing of running back Jalen Richard, who slipped through all seven rounds of the NFL draft but landed a last minute contract with the Silver and Black.
The Oakland Raiders are now 0-3 in this year’s NFL Preseason, and despite what pundits are saying, the defense has shown some young, bright spots we can look forward to seeing.
While there’s little argument that this team will go as far as quarterback Derek Carr will take them, the defense will have to do its part, and in spite of the final score, the first team defense did a solid job yesterday. What’s impressing so far in the preseason is the youngsters on the squad as we all know this defense is anchored by the likes of Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin.
Week 3 of preseason is almost upon us and this game tends to be the dress rehearsal for the regular season. The Oakland Raiders visit the goliath that is Dallas Cowboys stadium this Saturday.
With the Oakland Raiders facing the Dallas Cowboys in just a few hours, RaiderRamble.com takes a look at three players that are poised for a breakout game. As the Raiders continue their march towards the season, what can we expect in tonight’s game? The fact is, it is Week 3 of the preseason and the …
Tell me if you have heard this story before; the Oakland Raiders struggled on defense. The Raiders defense looking lackluster in the first two preseason games of 2017 might very well be an understatement right now.
The Oakland Raiders are now halfway done with the NFL preseason, and the narrative seems familiar; offense looks outstanding, and the defense looks lousy. However, despite some weariness to judge these preseason performances too closely, there was a lot of good performances for the Raiders that should be cause for optimism.
Every year each NFL team plays four preseason games. Moreover, every year the players, pundits, and coaches remind us that the preseason is simply a time to evaluate players, shake off the rust and build the fans’ excitement. In spite of these reminders, many fans cannot help but use the preseason as a crystal ball for the upcoming regular season.
