With a new head coach and defensive coordinator implementing a new defensive scheme this coming season, the Oakland Raiders will look extremely different on that side of the ball for the first time in quite a long time. Gone are the days of predominantly man to man coverage, and 4 man pass rushes. Both Dennis [...]
Now that draft day is here, just about everyone is wagering their best guess as to where each prospect is going to end up. With smokescreens, trades, and everything else that goes into a team’s selection of any one player, compiling an accurate mock draft proves to be an impossible task. Regardless, making an attempt is fun either way. [...]
Charles Davis, FOX Sports and NFL Network Analyst, recently took the time to talk to us about next week’s draft. He answered our questions about some intriguing prospects, possible draft targets for the Raiders, some of their recent picks, and much more. Q: With Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III set to be the top two picks in [...]
In a league where the passing game is becoming more and more of a focal point for offenses, the fullback position is often times overlooked. That is, unless you have a fullback whom possesses the skills of a receiver, while still capable of opening up holes for the running backs in the running game. Marcel [...]
In the NFL, defensive ends are key in both stopping the run, and rushing the passer. There are many who specialize in one or the other, while finding players who can be productive in both areas is rare. The Oakland Raiders have two young defensive ends who possess that very rare ability. Lamarr Houston and [...]
One week into the 2012 NFL Free Agency period, the Oakland Raiders have made three signings. G Mike Brisiel, CB Ron Bartell, and CB Shawntae Spencer are all players that are expected to come in and fill starting roles this season. Generally, the weeks following the first of free agency are slow, but that is in comparison to [...]
NFL analyst, Adam Caplan, recently took the time to give us his expert opinion on questions about the upcoming offseason for the Oakland Raiders. He provided us with insight on the Raiders’ salary cap situation, free-agent names to keep an eye on at positions of need, the team’s new leadership, and much more. Q: With the [...]
One of the biggest factors in whether or not the Oakland Raiders will be successful over the next few seasons, is whether or not Carson Palmer can still be an elite quarterback. There is no question that since the retirement of Rich Gannon, the performance of Raiders quarterbacks has been anything but consistent. When the [...]
It has been much publicized that Dennis Allen is the first defensive minded coach that the Raiders have hired since John Madden. While he has said that he will not be calling plays on defense, we can bet that the defense, and the whole team for that matter, will have his stamp on it. If [...]
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