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, general manager of the Oakland Raiders, is heading into free agency with a plan unlike something that Raider Nation is comfortable with, nor have they seen before. Sometimes winning free agency is as simple as not jumping to overpay guys, definitely not overcommitting yourself to stars, and having to destabilize the glue. Trading …
After seven years as a member of the New York Jets, defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson was shown the door. Wilkerson was most productive in 2015 as he tallied a career-high 12 sacks and recorded 39 tackles. Following his stellar season, Wilkerson inked a five-year $86 million contract. However, the Jets have since moved on after …
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 …
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 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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As free agency approaches, Ryan Smith breaks down some of the best free agents from Oakland’s history.
And so, it begins. Mock draft season is upon us and, while I jumped into the fray with a satirical look at what the Oakland Raiders may do, this one isn’t intended to purposely draw laughter. (This will, no doubt, elicit chuckles from readers based on who I pegged as the picks). Pick ‘Em: Raiders …
Let the conjecture and speculation begin! The season for predictions is amongst us as a myriad of mock drafts will be available for consumption. What will the Oakland Raiders do with Jon Gruden back in the fold as head coach? Your guess is as good as mine. General manager Reggie McKenzie and his crew will …
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Ever since the Oakland Raiders selected linebacker/defensive end Khalil Mack No. 5 overall in the 2014 NFL draft, he has been a dominant force since Day 1. Raiders’ Khalil Mack Dominating Since Day One As a rookie, Mack didn’t record a sack until a Week 11 road game against the then San Diego Chargers, however, …
