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Jon Gruden’s first NFL season in over a decade didn’t exactly go as planned. The Oakland Raiders went just 4-12 in 2018, a depressing record that nevertheless fails to convey the organizational upheaval his return to the sideline prompted. Gruden traded superstar pass-rusher Khalil Mack and former top-five pick Amari Cooper during the season, both […]

The Oakland Raiders have said that they are committed to Derek Carr as their starting quarterback heading into next season, but Peter King of NBC Sports is reporting that Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is very interested in University of Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray. There was some speculation earlier on the offseason that Oakland, which […]

It looks like Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell could remain teammates after all. Just not on the Pittsburgh Steelers. This past weekend, a report surfaced from ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the Oakland Raiders are one of the three teams that are most likely to land Brown in a trade with the Steelers this offseason. Peter […]

The Oakland Raiders are considered one of the top potential destinations for Antonio Brown, and Peter King of NBC Sports thinks they make the most sense for the disgruntled Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver. A report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter surfaced on Monday which stated that the Raiders, Washington Redskins and Tennessee Titans represented the most […]

The Oakland Raiders infamously traded away current Chicago Bears pass rusher Khalil Mack last offseason, leaving the struggling AFC West franchise with minimal wiggle room up front on defense. However, that could all change come the 2019 NFL Draft as former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman and current draft prospect Quinnen Williams might be available […]

The Oakland Raiders have reportedly asked the Arizona Cardinals about the possibility of trading up to the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL draft. It’s no secret that there is a lot of draft and trade discussion at the NFL combine each year, and that has once again been the case this time around […]

The Oakland Raiders are expected to pursue wide receiver Tyrell Williams in free agency in an effort to provide quarterback Derek Carr with more help, according to Michael Gehlken of The Las Vegas Review-Journal. Williams is coming off of a solid 2018 campaign with the Los Angeles Chargers in which he hauled in 41 receptions […]

The Oakland Raiders were very disappointing this past season. Their descent into misery began with the hire of Jon Gruden to a 10-year, $100 million contract. The Raiders announced the arrival of a new culture, in accordance with their move from Oakland to Las Vegas. They had a brand new coach. The future seemed to be […]

The Oakland Raiders are emerging as a possible suitor for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown pending they pull off a trade prior to this upcoming season. Add the #Raiders to this, along with several others. There is a market developing. https://t.co/8rcEHVV1iW — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 1, 2019 It would appear to be a […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is clearly still in mourning over losing defensive star Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears and this is really the first time he’s spoken out about it. Gruden on Mack: "It's hard to replace a guy like that. It's sensitive. I'm still sensitive about it … I do know […]

One of the big questions for the Oakland Raiders this NFL offseason is who is the quarterback going forward, but it seems like that question has already been answered with head coach Jon Gruden saying again that Derek Carr is the quarterback of the franchise moving forward. “Yes. He’s our franchise quarterback. Let me make […]

The talk around the NFL has been about Kyler Murray and his height but Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden thinks all the talk is a little overhyped and isn’t much of a concern. Gruden said on Thursday morning that he doesn’t think that height is as big of a factor as it used to be. […]

The Oakland Raiders will once again hear their name connected to every big name on the trade block this offense. Oakland’s history includes many instances where they traded for players who other teams under valued. These rumors will get even louder this season as the Raiders hold five picks in the top-100 picks in the […]

Mike Mayock wants nothing more than to have Jared Cook back on the roster with the Oakland Raiders, but his asking price just might be too high. Mike Mayock: “We’d love to have Jared (Cook) back, but as he is, we’re trying to figure out what the market is going to be.” Raiders TE set […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden did Mike Mayock a favor when he hired him as the team’s general manager, but that does not mean he is going to take it easy on him. Mayock says that Gruden is a stickler for punctuality, so much so that he considers you late even if you arrive […]

Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayok has come out in praise of Derek Carr and said that he believes the quarterback is a “franchise quarterback.” Mayock says he believes Raiders have a franchise QB in Derek Carr. — Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) February 27, 2019 Carr has plenty of good things going for him. His brother […]

There have been a lot of national media reports the past week that the Raiders had reached a deal to stay in Oakland in 2019 and play at the Coliseum, but those apparently might not be accurate. “No deal has been reached,” according to David DeBolt of The East Bay Times. https://twitter.com/daviddebolt/status/1100505359704178688 Although he contends […]

Jachai Polite had an excellent season rushing the passer for the Florida Gators last season. In the 13 games he played, he totaled 45 tackles, six forced fumbles, and 11.5 sacks. His best game came against Florida State in a huge divisional matchup. He recorded six tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. Overall, Polite […]

Marshawn Lynch is set to hit free agency this offseason and there are going to be a few teams that could use help at the running back position. After a season that saw him play in just six games, Lynch still has some football left in the tank. He carried the football 90 times in […]

Marshawn Lynch’s NFL career probably isn’t over. Though the former All-Pro running back hasn’t confirmed his plans to continue playing going forward, most assume he’s still likely to embark on a 13th season after his brief retirement three years ago. The bigger question is where Lynch would play next season with the Oakland Raiders poised […]

The Oakland Raiders, it turns out, celebrated their final game at the East Bay’s legendary Coliseum one year too early – if not more. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Raiders are on the verge of finalizing and agreement with stadium officials that will keep them in Oakland through the 2019 season, and perhaps […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has made it clear that he wants to be traded and it seems the team is now open to trading him, as long as they get a good return. There is no question what Brown can do on the field but there is also a lot of question marks […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard took to Twitter to suggest that the Oakland Raiders would be a great landing spot for former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell. After sitting out the entire 2018 NFL season, Bell recently became an unrestricted free agent after the Steelers chose not to use the franchise tag on […]

The Oakland Raiders are not a good defensive ballclub. They are not good at much of anything, but cornerback Daryl Worley thinks he can help set the tone for the Raiders’ defense next season. “I’m just fun, energetic, even though it might not show,” said Worley, via John Newby of 247 Sports. “I mean, I […]

Jon Gruden isn’t exactly taking a unique approach to free agency. In an interview posted on his team’s website on Friday, the Oakland Raiders head coach and key personnel decision-maker said his team was hoping to acquire “blossoming young players” this offseason rather than veterans nearing the end of their playing days. “We’ve been doing […]

Former Detroit Lion Ezekiel Ansah is now a free agent. The six-year veteran has been with the Lions his entire career. It’s unlikely that the team will pay big dollars to retain him. Last season for the Lions he only played in seven games, starting just two. He did amass 4.0 sacks and 11 tackles […]

Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was a very impactful player for the Los Angeles Rams this past season, primarily during their playoff run to Super Bowl 53. He only had 4.5 sacks, but he also added 49 tackles, 4 pass deflections, and four tackles for a loss. Pro-Football Focus gave him an 82.6 ranking, which put him […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown made it clear that he is hungrier than ever to make his return. Oakland Raiders safety Karl Joseph feels that his team should take advantage. There is plenty of speculation regarding Brown’s next potential landing spot. Joseph posted a message on his Instagram story expressing his interest, via Fallon […]

The Oakland Raiders are in a massive rebuild after trading away two of their best players in Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper. The Cooper trade put Derek Carr and the Raiders offense in a tough spot as well as leaving Carr frustrated for the remainder of the season. While Carr built a nice connection with […]

The Oakland Raiders are coming off an incredibly disappointing season, but the future could be very bright for them due to the amount of draft picks they accumulated heading into the 2019 season. After the Raiders traded away two of their best players in Amari Cooper and Khalil Mack, they acquired several first round picks. […]

It appears the Oakland Raiders are going to be staying at the Oakland Coliseum for one more year after all. Going into the offseason, the Raiders didn’t seem to know where they would be playing the 2019 season and Oakland didn’t seem to want them to play another year in their town. However, after some […]

This past season for the Oakland Raiders was quite the disappointment. It began with the hire of Jon Gruden to a 10-year, $100 million contract. The Raiders are heading into a new era. They’re moving to Las Vegas in the coming years and have committed to a new coach for over a decade. Everything seemed […]

Could the Oakland Raiders take a quarterback with the fourth overall selection of the NFL Draft in two months? If Kyler Murray is available, they might. According to Peter King of NBC Sports, the Raiders are fascinated with Murray and could trade current signal-caller Derek Carr somewhere else in order to make room for him. […]

University of Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray is likely to be a first-round pick in the NFL Draft this spring, but he was already a first-round pick in a different sport: baseball. The Oakland Athletics took Murray with the ninth overall pick of the MLB Draft over the summer, forcing Murray to make a decision. The […]

The Oakland Raiders might not have played their last game in the East Bay after all. In an interview with Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Coliseum Support Authority executive director Scott McKibben expressed hope that the Raiders will reach a deal with stadium officials to play one final season in Oakland. “I am cautiously […]

The Oakland Raiders announced five new additions to Jon Gruden’s coaching staff on Thursday, per Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. First, the Raiders hired Brentson Buckner as their defensive line coach. Buckner spent the 2018 campaign as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defensive line coach and earned his first NFL coaching job back in 2013, […]

The Oakland Raiders this past season had a terrible showing. They went 4-12 on the season and had absolutely no depth in their front seven. Their defense allowed 29.2 points every game. Pro-Football Focus had them ranked last in every single defensive ranking. Head coach Jon Gruden desperately needs some pass rushers off the edge. He […]

Former wide receiver Cliff Branch has announced that he will join Jon Gruden at the NFL combine, where he will help the Raiders scout receivers. According to NBC Sports, Branch said that Gruden extended the invitation to him, which he immediately accepted. Branch will join Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock to take a look […]

Over the past couple of weeks, the Oakland Raiders have been attempting a return back to the Oakland Coliseum. Both sides have had “meaningful and productive” discussions since resuming negotiations. The lease to the stadium expires this upcoming Wednesday. Reportedly, both sides have agreed on terms that include around $7.5 million for rent next year. […]