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There was a time during the regular season where the Oakland Raiders appeared to be playoff bound. But then, things unraveled down the stretch. Raiders general manager Mike Mayock says that missed opportunities ultimately cost the Raiders a playoff berth in what was their final season in the Bay: “Opportunities lost,” Mayock said during an […]

When the Oakland Raiders traded for Pittsburgh Steelers superstar wide receiver Antonio Brown this past offseason, expectations were sky-high for both Brown and the franchise as a whole. As we know now, the Raiders-Antonio Brown experiment turned out to be a complete failure. The four-time first-team All-Pro was hindered by both injuries and questionable decisions […]

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has been so good this season that you tend to forget he is a rookie. Through nine games, Jacobs has rushed for 811 yards and seven touchdowns while averaging 4.8 yards per carry, most recently carrying the ball 16 times for 71 yards and a game-winning score in a […]

The Oakland Raiders started their 2019 regular season off on a good note on Monday night, as they defeated the Denver Broncos by a score of 24-16 in their season opener. The win comes after a tumultuous week in which the Raiders released prized offseason acquisition Antonio Brown, who would go on to sign with […]

As the Oakland Raiders’ saga with Antonio Brown and unfolded with a release on Saturday, the team’s brass took roles. Head coach Jon Gruden took the “good cop” one while general manager Mike Mayock took “bad cop,” according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.  “Two different factions inside the building trying to figure out what […]

The Antonio Brown era with the Oakland Raiders has officially come to an end less than six months after the team traded for him. Brown has had quite the series of events unfold during his short stay with the Raiders. In less than six months in Oakland, Antonio Brown:• Refused to play over helmet, filed […]

It has been quite the spectacle watching the relationship between the Oakland Raiders and Antonio Brown unravel right before our eyes. Who would’ve thought that getting frostbitten feet would be one of the least-craziest things that involved Brown this offseason? Earlier this week, the Raiders front office boldly sent a fine to Brown for missing […]

The Antonio Brown saga isn’t quite over. Though the Oakland Raiders didn’t suspend Brown for his verbal fight with general manager Mike Mayock, they are fining him “unprofessional behavior,” according to ESPN’s Ed Werder, a development that isn’t sitting well with the six-time Pro Bowler. Source: The #Raiders fined WR Antonio Brown an unspecified amount […]

The Oakland Raiders and Antonio Brown have been involved in a whirlwind of events in the past 24 hours. Despite previous reports refuting the claim, Brown denies that he got into a scuffle with general manager Mike Mayock. The Raiders receiver gave ESPN’s Dianna Russini his side of the story. I asked him how he’s […]

If there is anyone who knows about causing locker room issues, it’s former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens, so he may be the most appropriate person to weigh in on the current situation between Antonio Brown and the Oakland Raiders. But if you think Owens is about to defend Brown for his recent actions, you […]

Oakland Raiders star wide receiver Antonio Brown called Mike Mayock a derogatory name along with many other curse words during their confrontation during practice on Wednesday. According to Josiana Anderson of ESPN, Brown, who was upset with the fine given to him by the team, saw Mayock during practice and walked over to him to […]

The saga surrounding Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown took a turn for the worst following his recent altercation with general manager Mike Mayock. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas has since taken the time to put his two cents in on the situation. The drama with Brown has seemingly put the Raiders’ franchise […]

The unraveling situation in Oakland, revolving around Antonio Brown and the Raiders, is continuing to gain more dramatic detail and soap-operatic volatility. Following Brown’s latest display of antics, the receiver has reportedly unfollowed Derek Carr on Instagram, per Mitchell Renz. Antonio Brown has unfollowed Derek Carr on Instagram 👀 — Raiders Report Mitchell Renz (@MitchellRenz365) […]

The drama surrounding Antonio Brown continues to unravel before the season begins with the latest altercation between Brown and GM Mike Mayock. According to Vic Tafur of The Athletic, Vontaze Burfict was one of the players who separated Browns and Mayock. One of the players holding Antonio Brown back from the near-altercation with GM Mike […]

The drama surrounding the Oakland Raiders continues to get progressively worse concerning superstar wide receiver Antonio Brown. The perennial Pro Bowler got into a verbal and almost physical altercation with general manager Mike Mayock this week which has resulted in a potential suspension and possibly the beginning of the end of Brown’s stay in Oakland. […]

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown had to be restrained during his altercation with general manager Mike Mayock on Wednesday, and although it didn’t get physical, he did threaten to hit him according to Ian Rapoport of NFL media. More on #Raiders WR Antonio Brown and Mike Mayock yesterday: It did not get physical, sources […]

Well, it appears the Antonio Brown storyline is far from over. The Oakland Raiders sent him a fine yesterday after the whole helmet debacle. That could’ve been the end of it. Instead, Brown posted the fine to social media and called out the team and general manager Mike Mayock. This supposedly led to an argument […]

Oakland Raiders fans who heard Brandon Marshall was released by the team were probably surprised by the choice. They also probably understood the decision after a minute of thinking, as well. The former Denver Broncos linebacker was signed early in the offseason with the expectations of becoming the team’s starter. However, he performed poorly during […]

Trimming an NFL roster to 53 players is never easy. All of the players that get invited to camp are the best football players in the world. General managers know how hard the process is, and Mike Mayock reveals that the process never gets easier. The Oakland Raiders made the lion’s share of their final […]

On Sunday night Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock made some very pointed comments towards Antonio Brown saying the team had exhausted all options in terms of the helmet and at this point, he needs to decide if he is all in or all out. Brown’s agent Drew Rosenhaus appeared a few hours later on […]

Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock is running out of patience for Antonio Brown’s antics. With Brown once again missing training camp Sunday due to his ongoing helmet issue, the Raiders GM issued an ultimatum to his star receiver. “You all know that AB is not here today, right?” Mayock told a group of beat […]

There’s no greater joy for some league followers than the unfiltered access to an NFL training camp provided by HBO’s Hard Knocks.  It always went without saying that team management, and coaches in particular, were far less thrilled to allow cameras into official preparations for the regular season than fans were to watch the action unfold. […]

Jon Gruden and the Oakland Raiders are hoping to bounce back from a rough 2018 season. Mike Mayock has come in as the new GM and has made some moves to improve the roster. One of the first moves that Mayock made was acquiring Antonio Brown from the Pittsburgh Steelers via trade. Then, Oakland also […]

The Oakland Raiders and Mike Mayock are continuing to find ways to improve their roster. One way they can do that is possibly adding a player through the NFL’s supplemental draft. According to Tony Pauline of draftanalyst.com, Mayock was among a group of representatives from other teams to attend the workout of Marcus Simms. Simms […]

The Oakland Raiders made another bold move Tuesday, signing guard Richie Incognito. The Raiders clearly aren’t shying away from splashy moves, but this one raised a lot of eyebrows. Incognito worked out for the team a little while back and they were reportedly interested, so his signing wasn’t that surprising. But Incognito is notorious for […]

For coaches, it seems like if you know Sean McVay, you’re guaranteed a head coaching position. But for general managers, it seems like if you are a draft analyst, you’re considered for the job. That may be true for Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network when it comes to the New York Jets. According to Adam […]

The Oakland Raiders notably hired first-year NFL general manager Mike Mayock to kick-off the team’s offseason. With Mayock teaming up with head coach Jon Gruden ahead of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Raiders entered late April with quite the controversial decision hanging over the franchise. Prior to the 2019 NFL Draft, the Raiders reportedly sent […]

The Oakland Raiders had three first-round picks in this year’s NFL Draft, and with their first two selections, they chose Clemson defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell (fourth overall) and Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (24th overall). Afterwards, Raiders general manager Mike Mayock said that you really can’t go wrong with taking players from Clemson and Alabama: […]

Although the Oakland Raiders encountered quite the disappointing season in 2018-19, the once-heralded AFC West franchise is now looking to rebound in a hurry under the direction of head coach Jon Gruden and new general manager Mike Mayock. Luckily for Oakland, the Raiders secured three first round 2019 NFL Draft picks en route to adding […]

The Oakland Raiders notably selected three players in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. With the Raiders selecting former Clemson defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell, former Alabama running back Josh Jacobs and former Mississippi State defensive back Johnathan Abram, many believe that Oakland did a pretty good job — though it appears as though […]

The Oakland Raiders selected University of Alabama running back Josh Jacobs with one of their three first-round draft picks on Thursday night, and many have questioned the Raiders’ decision to take a halfback so early. However, Oakland general manager Mike Mayock has high hopes for Jacobs, saying that he views the incoming rookie as a […]

It’s safe to say Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden tuned in for Clemson’s 44-16 victory over Alabama in January. The Oakland Raiders, after all, used three of their first four picks in the 2019 NFL Draft – all in the top 40 – on prospects who played in the national championship game. First, Oakland shocked […]

The Oakland Raiders currently own three first round picks with the 2019 NFL Draft now just days away. However, it appears as though the Raiders are wide open in terms of wheeling and dealing this weekend as general manager Mike Mayock and head coach Jon Gruden couldn’t possibly be more unpredictable at this point in […]

With the 2019 NFL Draft less than a week away, most teams are finalizing their big boards and preparing to select the future players for their team. The Oakland Raiders, on the other hand, have sent all of their scouts home in a shocking turn of events. Sources: #Raiders coach Jon Gruden and GM Mike […]

The Oakland Raiders own a slew of first-round NFL Draft picks over the next few seasons. With the Raiders notably picking in the top five of the 2019 NFL Draft, Oakland general manager Mike Mayock could have his eyes on even more draft capital with the event just a few weeks away. Perhaps tipping his […]

The big question surrounding the Oakland Raiders this NFL offseason is if they will draft a quarterback and move on from Derek Carr. General manager Mike Mayock continues to say all the right things about the situation assuring that he thinks Carr is a franchise quarterback, but the team is still making sure that they […]

The Oakland Raiders are hoping that an offseason filled with moves will help the team turn things around, and with a new general manager in the building, head coach Jon Gruden says that the entire energy around the team has changed. With the NFL Draft approaching, the Raiders released a new video via 247 Sports that […]

When Jon Gruden hired Mike Mayock as the Oakland Raiders’ new general manager, Gruden came under harsh criticism, with some even accusing him of nepotism for simply hiring his friend. After all, Mayock was simply an NFL Draft analyst with no front office experience, so you can see why there was so much backlash when […]

The Oakland Raiders are champing at the bit for the 2019 NFL Draft after accumulating two late-first-round picks and the fourth overall pick for their unfortunate 2018 season. One player every team is excited about and would love to draft is Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Kyler Murray. Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock had dinner with Kyler […]