As if you needed proof Jon Gruden thought the Oakland Raiders roster was littered with “basura”. The new head coach is making sure the roster is to his liking with the quickness, isn’t he? In just over a week, the Raiders jettisoned wide receivers Michael Crabtree, Cordarrelle Patterson, offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse and cornerback Sean […]
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Last week I was invited to join the gents from the Pillaging Just For Fun podcast and we spent an hour discussing the Oakland Raiders’ cap situation. At least we did when I was not going full Grand Theft Auto in the streets of humble Modesto, California. You really should listen to it was a
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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 finished 12-4 making the playoffs for the first time in 14 years; meanwhile, the 2017
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Every once in a while, we’re reminded how crucial the backup quarterback is. This was a year for the whole league to take notice but for the Oakland Raiders and Derek Carr, that reminder came at the end of the 2016 season. EJ Manuel didn’t have too much exposure but probably wouldn’t inspire confidence if
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Raider Nation was set aflame when news of Reuben Foster’s latest arrest began to trickle in. The majority of the comments implored validation for Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie passing on the former Alabama middle linebacker who currently plays across the Bay for San Francisco 49ers. That is some Grade-A, premium-quality malarkey. One that
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The second Jon Gruden era kicked off with an expected jettison of a high-priced cornerback. One that would have banked a roster bonus if he remained an Oakland Raiders player come this past Wednesday. David Amerson was the first and he won’t be the last. There’s six more well-compensated Raiders that may get axed, too.
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The 2017 disappointment is far in the rearview mirror for Raider Nation worldwide. 2018 already looks like a triumphant return to glory with Jon Gruden back at the helm. There are still several months until we truly know what this year’s version will truly behold. But now that the season has come to an end,
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The 2018 free agency frenzy is rapidly approaching as it officially starts on March 14th. Shortly after the madness of free agency subsides, the Oakland Raiders will turn their focus to the NFL draft. It will mark Jon Gruden’s first draft with the Raiders since 2001. Despite only coaching the Raiders for a period that
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Although interior offensive linemen usually do not go in the Top 10, Quenton Nelson looks to be one of the exceptions. The last time interior linemen went in the Top 10 was 2013 when Jonathan Cooper went 7th to the Cardinals and Chance Warmack went 10th to the Titans. Both players were complete busts. Before that,
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As free agency approaches, Ryan Smith breaks down some of the best free agents from Oakland’s history.
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