That’s the jewel Marshawn Lynch dropped during media sessions before Super Bowl XLVIII. Turns out that quote is apropos for Jon Gruden. The Oakland Raiders head coach isn’t merely dipping his toes into the kiddie pool in his return to the NFL, he’s diving into the deep end. Scratch that. He purposely cut his toe, […]
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The 2018 Oakland Raiders draft could go down as one of the most historic and polarizing events in the illustrious history of the Silver and Black. From offensive lineman Kolton Miller to wide receiver Marcell Ateman, let’s break down the entire haul of choices made by Reggie McKenzie and Jon Gruden. 1. Maurice Hurst, DT,
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Protect the quarterback. Disrupt the quarterback. Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden’s draft-day intentions focused on exactly just that on Day 1 and 2: Round 1: Offensive tackle Kolton Miller (UCLA) Round 2: Defensive tackle P.J. Hall (Sam Houston State) Round 3: Offensive tackle Brandon Parker (North Carolina A&T) and Edge Arden Key (LSU) And
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With many other position groups needing aid on the Oakland Raiders roster, it may sound laughable that Oakland should beef up their offensive line, but there is cause for concern. After receiving a massive contract extension, right guard Gabe Jackson saw a decline in production in 2017 following a 2016 season where he didn’t allow
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Oakland Raiders General Manager Reggie McKenzie would make for a fine high government official. Says very little and, when he does say something, it provides minuscule substance. Now, doesn’t that sound like a prototypical G-Man? Still, McKenzie dropped a hilarious jewel during the Raiders’ pre-draft press conference last Friday about head coach Jon Gruden. “Oh
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All the prognostication, the predictions, the simulations and mock drafts regarding the Raiders will come to an end next week! Well, at least, on April 28, when Mr. Irrelevant — the last pick — is announced during the NFL draft. For three glorious days, the league’s ever-growing spectacle will put the most die-hard and hardcore
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He’s got a full arsenal of tongue-in-cheek comments, but when Jon Gruden drops some dimes, the truth hits hard. That quality is quite refreshing from the new (is he really new? Let’s say, old. Better yet, throwback!) Oakland Raiders head coach.
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Listen to Jon Gruden closely and long enough and one can get a taste of what his Oakland Raiders roster will look like. Or at least, what the head coach wants it to look like. Last week’s NFL owners meetings in Orlando was no different. Gruden pinpointed an issue that plagued the team since it
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Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is the all-business, no-nonsense type. He’s the coach many in Raider Nation beckoned for, one who would swing the attention to winning and hold players accountable. And if there was a player who wasn’t with the program, adios, sayonara, bye Felicia. So you shouldn’t be the least bit surprised
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With little less than a month until the 2018 NFL Draft, “Draft Season” is in full effect. Raiders mock drafts and rumors swirl the internet as film is being analyzed and prospects are discussed by fans and NFL decision-makers alike. Undoubtedly, this is a great time of year. Without further ado, here are some random
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