You know the scene in JAWS when Quint is leading that massive great white shark into shallow waters, but runs the boat too hard and breaks it down? That’s kind of the vibe that was felt when Jon Gruden traded Khalil Mack; there goes the Raiders best line of defense… and here comes the NFL …
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 …
It’s no secret the strength of the Los Angeles Rams starts on the interior defensive line. Aaron Donald has been a yearly DPOY candidate and now for the first time, he’s lining up next to another elite interior defensive linemen. One of the many splash free agency moves the Rams made was signing free agent Ndamukong …
As the fires from the post-trade riots die down, Ryan Smith attempts to lead the Raider Nation through the five stages of grief.
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 …
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 …
Rory’s Ruminations: Predicting the 53-Man Roster Read More »
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, …
Raiders: Three Storylines for Week 2 of the Preseason Read More »
The Oakland Raiders stampeded the gridiron for a combined 147 yards on 31 carries. Together the backs averaged 4.7 yards per carry in their first preseason matchup against the Lions. These eye-popping stats don’t include the 60-yard touchdown run Marshawn Lynch had called back on the opening drive. Let’s take a look at what each …
It’s hard to see a bright side in the absence of stud pass rusher, Khalil Mack, but @RyanSmithNFL thinks he’s found a silver (and black) lining.
Raiders training camp is well underway and this brings excitement and the usual cynics. Along with Khalil Mack’s holdout, Gareon Conley has dominated conversations across the NFL spectrum. Conley entered this offseason with the training wheels off and appeared ready to move past his injury-plagued rookie season. One practice in, however, and the injury bug …
