Raiders Players And Staff That Should Walk The Plank
The Oakland Raiders have disappointed on the filed and because of it, some players and coaches should walk the plank this upcoming offseason.
Paul Guenther
Is Raiders DC Paul Guenther really that bad?
The numbers do Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther no favors. Against the visiting Tennessee Titans this past Sunday, his Raiders defense was eviscerated for touchdown drives of: 74, 77, 84, 89 and 91 yards. “Every time we touched it, we felt like we were going to score,” said Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill after dropping …
The Gruden-Guenther Comparison is Stark
Raiders HC Jon Gruden’s side of the ball is generating an outstanding 6.2 yards per play. That’s good for 4th in the NFL. See, Gruden still got it. Raiders: The Gruden-Guenther Comparison is Stark Paul Guenther’s group, however, is allowing an alarming 6.1 yards per play. That’s good for 5th worst int he league. See, …
Does Raiders’ Defensive Plight Fall on One Man?
Let’s start with the statistics, shall we? According to Pro Football Reference, the Raiders defense has yielded 137 completions (out of 191 for a clip of 67.5 percent) for 1,810 yards and 16 touchdowns to three interceptions. The pass rush generated 10 sacks, 32 pressures, 11 quarterback hurries and blitzed 57 times. The Raiders are …
Raiders defense should thrive in year two of DC Paul Guenther
Paul Guenther will likely be able to fully implement his vision in his second year with the Oakland Raiders. His calm yet focused demeanour is a positive when he speaks in public.
Around the Ramble: Quick Hits from Preseason Opener
Football is finally back, Raider Nation, and while yes, it’s just preseason, there’s still plenty to dissect. With that being said, here’s what the team at RaiderRamble.com had to say regarding the action. Enjoy the quick hits. @HMAYBERRY8 My biggest takeaway from the first preseason contest was the performance of the Front 7 on defense. …
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Raiders: Cornerbacks In Action
It took 12 weeks of football for the 2017 Oakland Raiders to generate their first interception. But that won’t be the case this year. New defensive coordinator Paul Guenther won’t settle for that, and neither will Raider Nation. A dynamic defense begins with its personnel, and personnel begins with grueling position battles. The 2018 Raider cornerbacks must improve …
Royal Ramble: The Raiders’ Linebacker Battle
Nothing is set in stone when it comes to Paul Guenther’s Raiders depth chart. The festivities in Napa are slated to solidify the fluidity. Yet, the Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator likely had two of his starting linebackers written heavily pencil in Derrick Johnson and Tahir Whitehead long before training camp. I mean, head coach Jon …
Morrow Margin: Starting spot ripe for Nicholas’ picking
Declaring definitive starters in May? What an asinine assignment! Ok, admittedly, there are some for-sure starters on the Oakland Raiders roster. You can probably rattle a few off the top of your head right now. One would have to be extremely obtuse to not see the obvious. Yet, new head coach, new coaching staff, it’s …
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The VEGAS Archives: Introducing the 425 Defense
In an offseason highlighted by change, it’s time for Raider Nation to become prepared for some radical changes on the defensive side of the ball, specifically the 425 defense. Paul Guenther, the new defensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders, comes from a defensive school that is significantly different from what fans saw from Ken Norton …
