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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
The Oakland Raiders were calm, collected and cool during free agency. The team didn’t succumb to the allure of a high-profile talent — much to the chagrin of many in Raider Nation — and inked players who have the requisite skills but at a much more affordable rate. Will Raiders Stress Patience in Draft Like …
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The NFL owners meeting is the prime destination to get juicy 411 on a specific team and the this year’s gathering in Orlando didn’t disappoint. In a topic not only debated amongst Raider Nation, but also produced eyebrow-raising reports, Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis addressed the team’s power structure. In short, general manager Reggie McKenzie …
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The mark of head coach Jon Gruden on the 2018 Oakland Raider’s roster is starting to come to fruition. The free agency frenzy has taken full-form around the NFL and the Raiders made an alarmingly big change at the wide receiver position. Michael Crabtree was released to make way for the signing of former Green …
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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 …
