Is The Vontaze Burfict Era Truly Over?
It seems like the Vontaze Burfict era ended up lasting just four games as it seems like the Las Vegas Raiders won’t be bringing back the linebacker.
It seems like the Vontaze Burfict era ended up lasting just four games as it seems like the Las Vegas Raiders won’t be bringing back the linebacker.
Linebacker Vontaze Burfict only played four games in 2019, but it wasn’t because of talent but rather a lengthy suspension. Las Vegas Raiders should consider bringing him back in 2020.
In recent history, the NFL has attempted to do its part to ensure player safety by handing out harsh fines and suspensions for plays that include helmet-to-helmet contact. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise to see the season-long suspension Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been given. Raiders LB Vontaze Burfict’s ejection adds to …
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You can’t accuse the Oakland Raiders of not having each other’s backs — that’s for sure.  “This is straight bullshit,” linebacker Tahir Whitehead tweeted reacting to teammate Vontaze Burfict getting suspended for the rest of the season after a helmet-to-helmet hit against the Indianapolis Colts this past Sunday. “No way that hit calls for that. …
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Antonio Brown is a lightning-rod for criticism with the Oakland Raiders. However, his foot injury has been blown out of proportion.
The Oakland Raiders didn’t overspend on their linebacker corps. They added veterans Brandon Marshall and Vontaze Burfict but not much else. It was an smart approach.
the Raiders haven’t added many players on defense in spite of adding key contributors on offense.