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, […]
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Here is part two of my predictions on who I think will make the Oakland Raiders 53-man roster. If you didn’t catch part one check it out right here. Defensive Ends: Tank Carradine, Bruce Irvin, Fadol Brown, Arden Key, Frostee Rucker, Shilique Calhoun Khalil Mack may not be listed on the depth chart as he
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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
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The 2018-19 season is fast approaching and with the Oakland Raiders releasing their first depth chart of the season, here is part one of my predictions on who will make the 53-man roster. Quarterbacks: Derek Carr, Connor Cook, EJ Manuel Unless Connor Cook or EJ Manuel put on a horrific display in the preseason, I
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First and foremost the Raiders would be mightily unwise to deal one of the best defensive players in the NFL and I personally don’t see it coming to fruition. However, here at the Ramble, it’s important to cover all angles. With that said, let’s explore and examine what the Silver & Black could get in exchange
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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
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Jon Gruden cemented a notion I postulated before training camp began. We’ve added a veteran presence,” the Oakland Raiders head coach began after Friday’s first day in Napa. “Some people don’t like it, but I like Derrick Johnson and Marcus Gilchrist. I like guys that know what the heck is going on. “Leon Hall, Reggie
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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
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Raiders owner Mark Davis is no stranger to making bold moves. From the future move to Las Vegas, signing Jon Gruden to a 10-year $100 million contract, to fan favorite Greg Papa being shown the door, Davis has had few issues doing what he wants. Could his next bold move be acquiring an All-Pro safety
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Guaranteed and non-guaranteed contracts have long been the hot debate around the NFL. Kirk Cousins became the first player to secure a full-guaranteed contract this offseason when he signed with the Minnesota Vikings for $84 million. Rams’ running back Todd Gurley raised eyebrows recently when he proposed that the players themselves, should go on strike
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