In recent history, the NFL has attempted to do its part to ensure player safety by handing out harsh fines and suspensions for plays that include helmet-to-helmet contact. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise to see the season-long suspension Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been given. Raiders LB Vontaze Burfict’s ejection adds to […]
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There are advantages to a more assertive Raiders QB Derek Carr (i.e., the win Monday Night Football win over the Denver Broncos. There are also disadvantages (i.e., the sound defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs this past Sunday). Aspuria’s Assertions: It’s imperative Raiders QB Carr remain assertive No matter the case, however,
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For one magical quarter in Oakland, the Raiders could do no wrong on defense. Big boy football looked to rule the day and the Raiders were controlling the clock. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes proved while the Raiders have improved this season, they still aren’t ready to be dethroned
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With cut-down day coming on Saturday, we have officially entered roster projection season. There have been quite a few outstanding individual preseason performances for the Oakland Raiders, so the coaching staff will have a bunch of tough decisions to make. Below the guys from the Fly Sweep Podcast take their shot at predicting what the
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There is an old saying, “there are 31 teams in the NFL and then there’s the Oakland soon to be Las Vegas Raiders.” The Oakland Raiders have been bombarded with distraction after distraction this offseason already. Hard Knocks was a circus they were selected for, not one of their choosing and they took a ton
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Ever since the Oakland Raiders were controversially selected to host HBO’s docuseries, Hard Knocks, the anticipation has been building. Tonight, the second episode aired, and in a way, the season has started for Raider Nation. Every week, we’ll watch along with the rest of Raider Nation and make notes of our favorite parts, interesting observations,
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Ryan Smith is back with the first episode in his new weekly series as he breaks down each episode of the Oakland Raiders Hard Knocks, Tuesday nights on HBO.
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Raider legend Cliff Branch is gone at the age of 71. Many, including my good friend Kenny King Jr., have said that Branch was a great Raider and an even better man. The whole Oakland Raiders organization is in mourning, but Branch deserved better from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Raiders WR Cliff Branch:
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Jon Gruden, Mike Mayock and the Raiders pick Josh Jacobs 24 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. What does the Alabama RB bring to the Oakland offense?
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Raiders HC Jon Gruden isn’t happy about the recent ‘fumes’ and has decided to look for the source of them.
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