Editor’s note: Paul Fischer is an avid Oakland Raiders fanatic, and this is his take on the recent scandal that is ravaging through the NFL regarding former New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Gregg Williams. So the latest hot topic in the NFL is player bounties…that is to say that “taking out” a certain player on [...]
If the 2011 Oakland Raiders where to be personified in a boxer, I would imagine a powerful, aggressive, intimidating fighter with scary hand speed and the devastating right hook that can end the bout at any time. Said boxer would have amazing potential, but would need a great trainer to refine his technique, clean up [...]
New defensive coordinator Jason Tarver and Linebackers coach Johnny Holland most recently came from 3-4 defenses. The writing may be on the wall for a defensive transition to a 3-4 base defense…The question is, can GM Reggie McKenzie successfully put the right players in place to make the transition? The Raiders do have some pieces [...]
With the passing of the legend, the icon that was Al Davis, it was expected that things where going to be different in Oakland. After all, there has never been (nor will there ever be again) one person so influential in a sports organization. For the better part of its entire existence, Al Davis WAS [...]
Unfortunately, it’s that time of the year to reflect on what was the Oakland Raiders season. I’ll go over some things that I think went right, what went wrong, and what we can build on or change for the next season. As of 6:08pm on “black Monday”, there is no news of Chuck Bresnahan being [...]
-A little disclaimer before I begin, this post is being drafted just minutes after the atrocious defensive effort that I firmly believe is 100% why the Oakland Raiders will not be playing another game this season. I am VERY upset. I’m not gonna waste my time going over playoff scenarios, because 1. This team hasn’t [...]
Bend, but do not break. As frustrating as watching “bend” happen was, at this crucial part of the season, not breaking is what really matters. This game was ugly, at all phases of the game at times. The defense allowed 435 yards of offense…The final drive by Kansas City was the nightmare scenario anyone who [...]
Under five minutes left in the fourth quarter…Oakland has a six point lead before a sell out home crowd, driving down the field behind big Michael Bush running like a man possessed. Denver is getting beaten soundly, a golden opportunity to reclaim the division…yes, the table was set. After a controversial play call on third [...]
Starting this week, I will begin analyzing not only Defense, but Special Teams as well. The Raider special teams unit is in my opinion, in the top three in the NFL. Special teams play is often that X-factor that decides the game, especially in a game like the one we had against Chicago this weekend. [...]
There are two major things that NEED to be fixed on the defensive side of the ball, if this team is going to be a playoff contender. The first, and most glaring flaw, is the lack of discipline and the resulting penalties. We’re not just talking free yards here. We’re talking about a 15 yard [...]
Loading ...
