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“Behind Enemy Lines”: Insight into one of the Raiders’ most hated rivals

AFC West, Analysis, Jeremy Maclin, Kansas City Chiefs / Micah Schneidermann

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Johnny Burczak, a man who follows all things Kansas City Chiefs and co-hosts a podcast called WildWestAFC Podcast. Now I do not usually fraternize with the enemy because I am acutely aware that Raiders versus Chiefs is the best AFC West rivalry in my book, but in this instance, I was looking for another man’s opinion on perhaps Oakland’s fiercest rival.

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Raiders DT Treyvon Hester has productive NFL debut

Raiders News / Christopher Engelage

Oakland Raiders rookie defensive tackle Treyvon Hester made big plays and turned heads in the teams opening preseason game at the University of Phoenix Stadium against the Cardinals.

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RaiderRamble.com Preview: AFC South Predictions

AFC South, Analysis, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars / Micah Schneidermann

After Raider Ramble’s somewhat controversial pick in last week’s preview of the AFC West, we now turn our attentions to the AFC South. After finishing a combined 29-35, only two other divisions (NFC West & AFC North) finished with a worse combined record. However, it seems like this division is brimming with talent and perhaps this will be the season its teams put it all together. Let’s take a look at some of the most notable offseason moves made by each team.

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Part III: Top 3 Wide Receivers during Raiders’ “Dark Age”

AFC West, Analysis, Raiders History, Randy Moss, Sports History / Micah Schneidermann

Denarius Moore’s consistent play was enough to put him higher on this list than Curry even though Curry had more receiving yards. I had forgotten about Porter’s suspension in 2006 which stemmed from his bickering with then head coach Art Shell. I always wonder what these receivers could have done with the young star the Raiders now have under center. Either way, real fans can appreciate how far the Raiders have come from those days and enjoy even more the present day success.

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Breaking out Amari Cooper

AFC West, New England Patriots / Philip Robinson III

Amari Cooper is entering the third year of his bright young career. Year three is usually when most players have the breakout year. An important developmental milestone signifying players finally being able to put it all together. The game has slowed down, their heads aren’t spinning from cerebral complexities and those with longevity in mind

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RaiderRamble.com en EspaÃ±ol: Cuanto costarÃ¡ firmar a Derek Carr?

AFC West, Brock Osweiler, Drew Brees, Mike Glennon, New Orleans Saints / Alex Monfreda

La semana pasada surgieron rumores de que Derek CarrÂ no estaba contentoÂ con la fluidez de las platicas relacionadas con su contrato de acuerdo a Mike Silver deÂ NFL Network.Â

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In difficult times, a “Constant” is needed

Uncategorized / Raiders Fan Radio

If you were a fan of the TV show “Lost” then you should be familiar with the term and episode titled “The Constant.” It refers to something in your life that can ground you. Something that can help you realize what’s important in life and what’s not. For Raiders’ fans, we’re in need of knowing our “Constant” during this time.

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Top training camp battles to be won for 2017 Raiders

AFC West, Analysis, David Amerson, Karl Joseph, Malcolm Smith, NFC West, Reggie Nelson, Sean Smith / Philip Robinson III

We can finally put the NFL draft behind us as the Oakland Raiders will experience an influx of young talent that will define many of this year’s training camp battles.

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NFL has new officiating Czar: Alberto Riveron

Analysis / Scott_WinterNFL

Alberto Riveron has been an NFL Official since 2004 and in 2008, he was promoted to Referee, the first Hispanic to assume that role in NFL history. Â Even with Riveron’s experience though, it seems like the NFL needed to hire three men to replace Dean Blandino.

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Raiders’ Elijah Hood will be remembered as an NFL draft steal

Raiders News / Hesham Sobh

Despite getting drafted Day 3, Elijah Hood will be a steal for Raiders. By the end of “Day 3” in the 2017 NFL draft most Raiders fans were tuned out, enjoying the rest of their weekend with friends and family. This wasn’t the case for me, when I saw the Raider’s selection for the 242nd

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