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Hall of Famer Jerry Rice was without a doubt one of the best players in NFL history. Rice is widely considered to be the cream crop at the wide receiver position with players to this day still trying to emulate what he was able to accomplish on the football field during his prime years with […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Oakland Raiders amidst all the changes they made this offseason. Unfortunately, it could mean the beginning of the end for left tackle Donald Penn. The writing is essentially on the wall after Oakland selected former UCLA left tackle Kolton Miller with the 15th overall pick in […]

About a week since a report came out that the Oakland Raiders were anticipating a possible suspension for wide receiver Martavis Bryant, no punishment has yet to be meted out. But if Bryant does get suspended, it won’t be because of two particular offenses. According to Vic Tafur of The Athletic, the Raiders wideout hasn’t […]

The Oakland Raiders made the big splash move to start their offseason with the decision to bring back Jon Gruden as their next head coach. This has put Gruden back in the league for the first time in nearly a decade to help bring the Raiders back to prominence after a disappointing 2017 campaign. Given […]

Several weeks ago, there was a report that emerged that Oakland Raiders offseason addition Martavis Bryant could be facing a possible additional suspension by the league. There has yet to be anything to come about from that speculation with the team deciding to not discuss that chatter at any point since then. According to Vic […]

The Oakland Raiders are looking to get back on track in 2018 with Jon Gruden back in the mix as the franchise’s head coach for the next decade. Along with Gruden taking on the tall task of turning things around in Oakland, quarterback Derek Carr will be under pressure to become the franchise player Gruden envisions. […]

Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack made his appearance on the NFL Network’s Top 100 Player’s of 2018 at the No. 16 spot. Who better to describe the impact he has on the game than teammate and quarterback Derek Carr. Carr has never been shy about praising Mack’s talent ever since the two were taken in the 2014 […]

In the last few seasons, Oakland Raiders Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr has emerged as one of the top quarterbacks in the league. However, he struggled this past campaign going through a bit of a step back in his play that contributed to the Raiders missing the NFL playoffs entirely. This has led to some […]

The Oakland Raiders took a bunch of risks with their roster moves this offseason. One of which was their acquisition of wide receiver Martavis Bryant, who is talented but has significant question marks and red flags surrounding him. The Raiders may soon have to deal with the consequences of taking such a risk on the […]

The Oakland Raiders had high hopes for cornerback Gareon Conley, whom they selected with the 24th overall pick in last year’s draft. Unfortunately, Conley had an injury-hit rookie campaign which saw him play just two games. Fast-forward to this offseason, though, and after a long and grueling rehabilitation process, Conley finally feels like he’s back to […]

To the surprise of no one, Oakland Raiders star edge rusher Khalil Mack did not attend the start of the team’s mandatory minicamp on Tuesday as he continues to hold out for a new contract. When asked whether Mack would be joining the team in the near future, Raiders coach Jon Gruden remains hopeful: “I […]

Christian Hackenberg’s stay with the Oakland Raiders lasted less than a month as the team decided to waive the quarterback on Tuesday, as Field Yates of ESPN reports. The Raiders traded the New York Jets a conditional seventh-round pick in 2019 for Hackenberg on May 22. But by waiving him, Oakland will get to keep […]

Let’s take a look at the 2018 NFL Draft class for all four teams in the AFC West (Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Chargers), giving them each a grade for their selections. 3(t). Kansas City Chiefs Round 2 pick 14 – Breeland Speaks, DE, Missouri Round 3 pick 11 – […]

Jon Gruden’s second stint as head coach of the Oakland Raiders is officially underway. Gruden didn’t waste any time making moves and shaping the roster in the way he wants it with a mix of veteran players he trusts and talented young players with a lot of promise. Along with shaking things up with roster […]

Once Jon Gruden officially returned as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders, the storied franchise instantly headed in another direction. Gruden wanted to sculpt the team into what he envisions as a team he can help build into a contender and he’s doing it with young and veteran players. The Raiders’ most recent move involved […]

The Oakland Raiders are set to conclude their offseason program with mandatory minicamp, which begins tomorrow. But as expected, defensive end Khalil Mack is not expected to show up due to his continued contract dispute, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Mack has not attended any part of the team’s offseason program as he holds […]

The Oakland Raiders apparently weren’t done looking for wide receiver help even though they picked up Jordy Nelson to replace Michael Crabtree. After acquiring the former Green Bay Packer, they then traded a third-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for speedster Martavis Bryant during the draft. According to Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area, Nelson […]

The Oakland Raiders made quite a few moves during this NFL offseason in order to right the ship quickly after going from a playoff team in 2016 to winning only six games during the 2017 campaign. One of the more substantial moves the team made was to upgrade the receiving corps with one-time Super Bowl […]

After spending nine years with the Green Bay Packers, veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson has a new challenge ahead of him with the Oakland Raiders. Nelson, who spent a good portion of his time with the Packers as Aaron Rodgers’ top target, will now be getting his passes from another excellent quarterback in the Raiders’ […]

Oakland Raiders linebacker Derrick Johnson spent plenty of time hounding quarterback Derek Carr when he was with the Kansas City Chiefs. He has now seen a side of Carr that is different from quarterbacks he has played with in his career. It goes without saying that quarterbacks are hardly considered the toughest guys on the […]

Khalil Mack is entering the last year of his rookie contract, and he has made it clear that he wants a new contract. He hasn’t been working with the team during voluntary OTAs, and some of the Oakland Raiders coaches aren’t very happy about it. Defensive coordinator Paul Guenther said after practice Tuesday he doesn’t […]

During the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders moved down from the 10th overall pick to the 15th spot in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals. At that spot, the Raiders used the selection to take former UCLA offensive tackle Kolton Miller. It was a move that drew a bit of […]

The Oakland Raiders decided to make a bold move after the 2017 campaign was officially over with the team parting ways with head coach Jack Del Rio and immediately getting work on bringing back Jon Gruden. Although Gruden hasn’t coached since 2009, owner Mark Davis was intent on locking him up long-term, and it seems as […]

The Oakland Raiders have revamped the roster under the new regime led by head coach Jon Gruden. One of the new additions to the team is veteran running back Doug Martin who appears to be impressing everyone in the short time he’s been with the franchise. Along with the coaching staff recently signing his praises, […]

A big subject of speculation shortly after Jon Gruden’s appointment as the Oakland Raiders’ head coach was how his relationship with quarterback Derek Carr would play out. Gruden, who is notoriously tough on his quarterbacks, was expected to go hard on Carr. But it remained to be seen how the young QB would react to […]

The Oakland Raiders are a team that could be on the cusp of another breakout season if new head coach Jon Gruden can right the ship in his first season back with the team. Along with parting ways with plenty of notable players, Gruden has brought in a few players he believes can make an […]

Earlier this offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles made the decision to part ways with veteran linebacker Mychal Kendricks after six seasons. This has put him on the open market with training camp well underway around the league with several teams holding the need to add more help at the linebacker position. According to Jordan Schultz of […]

The Oakland Raiders added more fuel to their already fiery rivalry with the Kansas City Chiefs after they signed Chiefs great Derrick Johnson this offseason. Raiders coach Jon Gruden believes Johnson’s addition will be a huge game-changer for the team’s defense. “We feel like we have solidified the middle of our defense big time,” Gruden […]

It goes without saying that Oakland Raiders’ cornerback Gareon Conley has had a rough start to his career. Fortunately, head coach Jon Gruden still has big plans for him in the 2018 NFL season. Ever since his arrival, Gruden has raved about Conley’s potential as a shutdown corner. According to Tyler Green of Silver and Black Pride, he […]

The Oakland Raiders’ offense endured a disastrous year during the 2017 campaign. As a result, they bolstered their offense with a number of proven options in both the passing game and the run game. Among the notable additions was the signing of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin. According to Levi Damien of […]

While former college teammate Marshon Lattimore was winning Defensive Rookie of the Year, Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley was sitting out most of his rookie year due to a shin injury. The first-round pick ended up playing just two games before having to undergo surgery and going on injured reserve. But Conley is back to […]

There is plenty of optimism surrounding the Oakland Raiders revamped personnel. Needless to say, it has started to rub off on wide receiver Amari Cooper. Head coach Jon Gruden made it known that Cooper will be featured heavily in the offense going into the 2018 NFL season. According to Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle, Gruden’s […]

Following an eventful offseason, the New York Jets had one of the most crowded quarterback groups in the entire league. As a result, it appears quarterback Christian Hackenberg was the odd man out. Ever since the Jets acquired quarterback Sam Darnold with the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Jets have made it known […]

Through the first few months of the NFL offseason, there has been a looming cloud over All-Pro defensive end Khalil Mack’s contract situation with the Oakland Raiders. There hasn’t been much significant progress in the last few weeks made toward a new extension being worked out between both sides. This has led to Mack being […]

The annual NFL Top 100 Players list for 2018 — a list voted on by the players themselves — continues to roll out slowly, revealing 10 players at a time from 100 all the way to one. The list is only halfway done, but it’s already disappointed Derek Carr, who finds himself in the wrong […]

Heading into the 2017 season, Oakland Raiders rising star wide receiver Amari Cooper was expected to take the next step in his development. However, things fell short of that with Cooper experience a notable drop in production across the board. The Raiders have brought aboard a new head coach in Jon Gruden in hopes of […]

One of the biggest headlines of the offseason was the Green BayPackers’ decision to part ways with wide receiver Jordy Nelson. Fortunately, he was quickly able to find a new home with the Oakland Raiders. It is not unusual for players to use a surprising move like this one as added motivation moving forward. However, according […]

The Oakland Raiders have spent much of the offseason restructuring their roster in hopes of pushing the franchise forward toward getting back in the playoff picture. Among those additions this NFL offseason has been their large class of incoming draft picks. One of which is former UCLA offensive tackle Kolton Miller, who the team announced have […]

Since Jon Gruden was brought on to be the next head coach for the Oakland Raiders, there has been an emphasis on what type of relationship he will cultivate with Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr. This has remained at the forefront over the last few months given that their interactions will play a huge part in determining […]