Raiders Shift Mentality in 2 Round Mock Draft
This win by any means mentality is what the Raiders have always thrived off, and what Gruden will love in these four… Continue reading Raiders Shift Mentality in 2 Round Mock Draft
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Tag: Raider Nation
Raider Nation: All We Want For Christmas Is…
The content of this article comes from comedian A.J. DeMello and is for entertainment and comedy purposes. Since it’s the holiday season, I decided to help compose a list of what Raider Nation wants for Christmas… Starting with myself; All I want for Christmas … Continue reading Raider Nation: All We Want For Christmas Is…
Nick Nelson deserving of active roster spot in Week 2
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said back in August, “the number one ability is availability.” These comments were of course in regards to Obi Melifonwu, however, the gist of Gruden’s message is clear. He wants you on the field … Continue reading Nick Nelson deserving of active roster spot in Week 2
Raider Nation: Welcome to the Dark Side
As I began to write this I considered the audience I’m writing for. One one hand, Raider Nation is not a fraternity that caters to indecisive fans. It is a mob of enthusiastic individuals, mavericks, outlaws, and all-out die-hard fanatics. … Continue reading Raider Nation: Welcome to the Dark Side
NFL Network Predicts Raiders Schedule
From 2003 to 2015 the Oakland Raiders could only manage 63 wins. The Raiders were a team dubbed “The Team of the Decades”, yet for over a decade, winning and excellence shown on the field were a rare achievement. When the two most consistently good players on a team are the kicker and punter, wins will undoubtedly be hard to come by.
However, this narrative appeared to change in 2016. A miraculous Week 1 win over the New Orleans Saints kick-started what was a 12-4 season that ended the Raiders’ long playoff drought. This was the first time since 2000 that the Raiders amassed 12 wins and it was the first double-digit winning season since 2002. Needless to say, success was far from the norm in the East Bay. Continue reading NFL Network Predicts Raiders Schedule
Raiders’ Questionable Fandom
According to Emory University, the Oakland Raiders have the 21st best fans in the NFL. Here is the compilation of results for how the study of fandom tested out.
This rather fishy poll includes fan, social, and road equity. The Oakland Raiders fall in at No. 31 in fan equity, which means Raider Nation does not really like to burn their hard-earned cash on almost anything Silver & Black. They are No. 4 in road equity, which sort of makes the low standing in fan equity seem very disputable and hard to fathom. While No. 19 in social media seems reasonably inadequate at best. Continue reading Raiders’ Questionable Fandom
The VEGAS Archives: 2018 Offseason Story Lines I’m Selling
Every offseason fans are reminded that the NFL media tends to have a terrible case of group think and this tends to generate storylines that are usually proved incorrect. For the Oakland Raiders going into this off-season, there are five storylines and talking points of sorts that should be rejected out of hand. Continue reading The VEGAS Archives: 2018 Offseason Story Lines I’m Selling
Oakland Raiders: Going Incognito
Offensive lineman Richie Incognito has ended his retirement and the Buffalo Bills have since released the 13-year veteran lineman. Incognito’s free agency may not last long and don’t be surprised if he dons the Silver and Black soon. Signing Incognito … Continue reading Oakland Raiders: Going Incognito
Ramble 101: The Maverick
There are very few franchises in the NFL that can claim as large a historical contribution as the Oakland Raiders. After so many ups and downs through the franchise’s history, it’s time to revisit what makes them so great and … Continue reading Ramble 101: The Maverick
2018 NFL Draft Pivotal To Reggie McKenzie Legacy
Reggie McKenzie won Executive of the Year in 2016 and rightfully so. A combination of the players he drafted and the players he brought in during free agency racked up a league-leading seven spots in the Pro Bowl. The team … Continue reading 2018 NFL Draft Pivotal To Reggie McKenzie Legacy