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Jon Gruden and the Oakland Raiders have been one of the worst teams in the NFL throughout the first six weeks of the 2018 NFL season. They are 1-5 at this point in the year and have not looked good on either side of the football. That kind of start has fans and some in […]

Marshawn Lynch has not only bounced back with a strong season for the Oakland Raiders in 2018, he has also proven that he still has plenty of gas left in the tank for future seasons. Even though the Raiders have been struggling mightily this season and are off to a 1-5 start, Lynch has been […]

The Oakland Raiders are back in home soil following a 27-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in London on Sunday. It’s not the best way to enter a two-week break, but it’s probably worse for linebacker Derrick Johnson, who was officially cut by the Raiders on Tuesday, according to the team’s verified Twitter account. "We […]

The Oakland Raiders are off to a rough start to the 2018 season having won just one of their first six games that put him a tough spot.Much of the criticism has been tossed toward the play of Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr, who has struggled over the last couple of weeks to produce. With […]

Week 6 of the 2018 NFL season proved to be one of the best yet. Shootouts, nail-biters, and near-upsets reminded us why the game is still the best America has to offer (unless you’re an Oakland Raiders fan). Here is a look at Week 6’s highs and lows: Highs 3. New England Hangs On I’m […]

The Oakland Raiders are out of the gate to the season on another discouraging start dropping five out of their first games played that has put them in the cellar of the AFC West standings. This has pushed the Raiders have now reportedly possibly considering moving the former Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper in […]

Bruce Irvin and the Oakland Raiders are having a truly horrendous season. They fell to just 1-5 on the year after they were manhandled by Irvin’s former team, the Seattle Seahawks, in a 27-3 blowout in London. However, Irvin doesn’t seem too down about the Raiders’ struggles. The veteran pass rusher had some interesting perspective […]

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr looked shaken in his team’s 27-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6, but he still has faith in his line. Carr was sacked six times in the game. Videos surface showing his extreme discomfort as he was helped up from the ground time and time again. He threw […]

Oakland Raiders starting quarterback Derek Carr is battling a shoulder injury, but he is not expected to miss any games, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Oakland has a bye week next week, so Carr will be able to get extra treatment and rest. The Raiders played in London in Week 6, and got […]

The Oakland Raiders haven’t gotten off to a great start in Jon Gruden’s second stint with the team. Following Week 6’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the storied franchise is now sitting at 1-5 on the season with rumors circulating about another big-name player potentially being traded. Before the game against the Seahawks, a rumor […]

Before the Oakland Raiders took on the Seattle Seahawks in London, England on Sunday, a rumor surfaced about wide receiver Amari Cooper. The team has reportedly put the Alabama product on the trading block which is surprising after the team made the highly questionable move to trade Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears before the […]

Jon Gruden has already pulled off one major trade in his return to the Oakland Raiders as he sent Khalil Mack packing. And with the trade deadline still a couple weeks away, he is reportedly eyeing deals for two more former first-round picks, wide receiver Amari Cooper and safety Karl Joseph, per Jay Glazer of […]

The Oakland Raiders are heading into Week 6 with a huge matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Jon Gruden’s team has not gotten off to a hot start this season, but he feels confident that the team can get back on track. Martavis Bryant was a big part of their offense last week, but may not […]

Jon Gruden decided to move from the broadcasting booth to the sidelines prior to the 2018 NFL season. After being pursued over the last few years, Gruden chose to agree to a contract to become the head coach of the Oakland Raiders. This is the second time that Gruden has patrolled the sideline as the […]

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper has been extremely inconsistent thus far in the 2018 NFL season. Offensive coordinator Greg Olson feels his fluctuating performance falls on the offense as a whole. The Raiders were adamant about Cooper being a focal point in their game plan heading into the year. According to Matt Kawahara of sfgate.com, Olson acknowledged […]

It has been anything but a promising start to the 2018 season for the Oakland Raiders in their first year under head coach Jon Gruden losing four out of their first five games. This has put them in a bit of hole toward turn things around, which is something that head coach Jon Gruden has […]

The Oakland Raiders have a date with the Seattle Seahawks in London, England, and Jon Gruden isn’t thrilled. The Raiders will have a long trip ahead of them. After losing to the Los Angeles Chargers 26-10, morale is probably low for the team. Now they’ll have to travel overseas and play with a neutral crowd […]

Former San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders defensive end Tank Carradine is visiting the Detroit Lions on Wednesday, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Carradine only saw action in one game with the Raiders before he requested his release last week due to limited playing time. The 28-year-old spent the first five seasons of his […]

Jon Gruden decided to make his return to the Oakland Raiders this season after signing a massive contract to become their head coach for the second time in his career. It was a move that excited fans in a big way. Gareon Conley was one of the most intriguing players that Gruden inherited to help […]

The 2018 NFL season has been loaded with drama. Week 5 was no different. The Cleveland Browns survived another overtime game. The Atlanta Falcons fell to 1-4. Matt Stafford and the Detroit Lions beat another future Hall of Famer at home in Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Oh, and the Los Angeles Rams […]

The Oakland Raiders have gotten off to a rough start to the 2018 NFL season. Head coach Jon Gruden has an idea of what it would take for his team to improve. Running back Marshawn Lynch and linebacker Bruce Irvin have taken on integral roles on both sides of the ball. According to Bob Condotta of […]

Jon Gruden called a pass play that got intercepted on a first-and-goal attempt in the Oakland Raiders’ 26-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5, and according to him, it won’t be the last time. The Raiders trailed 20-3 at the time the play was called. Gruden was aggressive, because he needed to […]

The Oakland Raiders suffered yet another disappointing 26-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that saw them notably struggle offensively. This saw a similar situation arise for former Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch in the fourth quarter with a goal-line situation that saw yet another interception thrown with Derek Carr on the one-yard line […]

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr threw a costly interception in their 26-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, his eighth pick through five games. With a first-and-goal at the Chargers’ 1-yard line, Carr turned the ball over as the Raiders lost a golden opportunity to put points up. After the game, Raiders head coach Jon […]

After the Los Angeles Rams edged out the Minnesota Vikings 38-31 in a Thursday night thriller, it seemed as if Week 4’s premier game had already taken place. However, at four o’clock eastern time on Sunday, the Cleveland Browns kicked off against the Oakland Raiders and officially claimed that title. A back and forth battle […]

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr admires Philip Rivers, but says he could probably do without having as many kids as him. At least that’s what Paul Gutierrez of ESPN reported. #Raiders QB Derek Carr, on #Chargers QB Philip Rivers: “I love Philip. Obviously, I’m not trying to have as many kids as him, but I […]

The Oakland Raiders have placed starting right tackle Donald Penn on injured reserve due to a groin injury he suffered Sunday in their overtime win against the Cleveland Browns, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Raiders are still hopeful to have him back later in the season. Penn will be eligible to return after […]

On Wednesday, Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden revealed that LT Kolton Miller, the team’s 2018 first-round draft pick, wasn’t his first choice. Jon Gruden said he wanted to take Derwin James in the first round, but unfortunately they took a safety in the first round in 2016 (Karl Joseph) and one in the second […]

After three straight weeks of disappointment, the Oakland Raiders were finally able to get a win under head coach Jon Gruden in Week 4. The team was taken to the brink against the up-and-coming Cleveland Browns with Marshawn Lynch and company having to pull it out in overtime. Following his first win since returning to […]

In the weeks that have followed the Oakland Raiders’ decision to move on from star defensive end Khalil Mack, there has been plenty of consistent chatter from head coach Jon Gruden about the Pro Bowler. In a recent piece by Michael Silver of NFL.com, Gruden had voiced his surprise at Mack continuing his strong start […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden hadn’t won an NFL game in a decade, but he finally broke the drought last night against the Cleveland Browns. Despite all the hype behind Gruden, his Raiders started off the year 0-3. They just couldn’t seem to hold onto their leads. This time around, the Raiders were the […]

The Cleveland Browns are heading into Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders looking to grab their second win of the season with what could be a formidable challenge. Among those priorities in the game plan against the Raiders defensively is limiting former Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams stated that his […]

The NFL has received scathing criticism for its new rule regarding quarterback sacks. The league has now seemingly suffered its first casualty of the rule after Miami Dolphins defensive end William Hayes tore his ACL while trying to avoid landing on top of Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. Even Carr admittedly wishes things would have […]

The Oakland Raiders are off to a bit of a rough start out of the gate to the 2018 campaign, dropping their first three games to put them in an early-season hole. During this stretch, Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr has made some untimely interceptions in the fourth quarter that have contributed greatly to his team’s […]

The Oakland Raiders have struggled through the first three games of the season, dropping each in a disappointing fashion that has put them in an early rut. A notable issue has been their struggle to create pressure on opposing quarterbacks since the departure of All-Pro Khalil Mack. According to Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, head […]

The honeymoon stage for the Oakland Raiders and Jon Gruden has long been over and just two weeks into the season, leaks of frustration and divide have hit the wire. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, things are coming to a head in Oakland due to the scouting system, among other things. “But the manner in […]

The Oakland Raiders made headlines for all the wrong reasons when they traded star defensive end Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears. If quarterback Derek Carr had it his way, he and Mack would have retired as Raiders together. Mack’s departure is magnified by the fact that he has been perhaps the most dominant defensive […]

This is the second season that former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been without a job in the league due to the stigma that been strongly around him over entire stance with kneeling during the national anthem to bring attention to social injustice in the country. However, it appears that Kaepernick could be soon back […]

The Oakland Raiders have understandably received scathing criticism for trading star defensive end Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears prior to the 2018 NFL season. To make matter worse, all head coach Jon Gruden has done since then is stoke the flames of the current dumpster fire. Gruden has acknowledged Oakland’s difficulties with pressuring quarterbacks […]