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Richard Seymour: "Mark My Words The Raiders Will Be In The Playoffs"
"You can mark it down, the Raiders will be in the playoffs in 2009." Those are some bold words from a bold man. Especially considering the Raiders are currently standing at 2-4, a half game out of second place in the division...
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Justin Fargas: Heart Of Raiders Offense.
Yes, I said it Justin Fargas is the heart and soul of the Raiders offense. He leads by example with determination and intensity...
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The Oakland Raiders Overcome Adversity With Diversity
In the victory over the Eagles the Raiders mixed it up a lot on both offense and defense. Especially on defense, so much to the point that I almost didn't recognize them...
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Who Said Michael Vick Wouldn't Get a Warm Reception in Oakland?
Yes that is right this picture was taken in Oakland, not the city of brotherly love. Just miles away from San Francisco and Berkley and all their avid protesting hippie liberals...
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Unlike Their Defense, the Oakland Raiders' Offense Has No Leaders
Some have suggested that the Raiders are lacking leadership and don't have a single leader on the whole team. I would argue otherwise; the Raiders have a fair share of leaders: Nnamdi Asomugha, Greg Ellis, Richard Seymour and even Gerard Warren...
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Oakland Raiders Are Being Held Back By Colossal Egos
Yes, despite a 1-4 record and six-going-on-seven years of losing, there are still some very big egos in Oakland. Though some have suggested otherwise, confidence is about the only thing JaMarcus Russell has going for him...
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What Would It Take To Bring Jon Gruden Back To The Oakland Raiders?
Some people tend to act like fixing the Raiders problems are simple. Just bench Russell and higher Gruden and we will be fine...right? Unfortunately, its not quite that simple...
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Roger Goodell Please Do Raider-Nation a Favor: Suspend Tom Cable Now
Ok, we all know what's going to happen: Everyone in the world knows that Tom Cable is guilty and facing jail time for assault and obstruction of justice for lying to the police. Sure, even Roger Goodell knows this...
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Oakland Raiders: Did Paul Hackett Even Try With JaMarcus Russell?
JaMarcus Russell is starting his third year in the NFL and second year as a starter, yet, in his third year he seemed to have regressed to the ability of a sloppy rookie. His footwork his ugly as ever...
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JaMarcus Russell Is Not the Problem in Oakland
Lately, it has become obvious that the Raiders have big problems. Many people are placing that blame squarely on the Raiders' big-armed QB JaMarcus Russell, but I gotta disagree. I would put that blame elsewhere, mainly on the coaching staff...
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Oakland Raiders: The Houston Texans May Be Just What The Docter Ordered
After coming off a disappointing performance and a loss to the Denver Broncos the Raiders are struggling especially on the offensive side of the ball. But what better way for a struggling team to come back from a loss...
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The AFC West: How Big of a Mess Is It?
It has now become very apparent that my Raiders have quite a few problems. But I've decided if I'm going to bash my own team I might as well bash the rest of the division. Here's my best shot at bringing down all the teams in the division with my Raiders.
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Oakland Raiders: Which Starters Need To Be Demoted... NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Three weeks into the season, it is now obvious that the Raiders have some problems. It has also become aparent that some of the Raiders starters have not shown to be worthy of carrying a starting job...
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Oakland Raiders to Start Michael Huff Against the Broncos; Should We Be Worried?
Last season many Raider fans were calling Michael Huff a bust. And this offseason those same fans were calling for him to be cut from the roster...
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Is Darren Sproles the Next LT?... Not Even Close
With the uncharacteristic recent performance and injuries from LaDainian Tomlinson, as well as his fall from greatness possibly looming, some of the more optimistic Charger fans have actually ...
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Do the 2009 San Francisco 49ers Remind Anyone Else of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens?
Yes I said it. This year's 49ers squad looks very reminiscent of the 2000 Super-Bowl Champion Ravens. But let me say this I am not making a prediction here. I am not predicting the 49ers to go 12-4 or win the Super Bowl...
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The Oakland Raiders Need To Unleash Darren McFadden
There is no question that Darren McFadden is a talented back and home run hitter. Some fans have even claimed he should be on the field every offensive play receiving an obscene number of touches and be the focal point of the offense...
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Raiders-Broncos: 15 Concerns For The Oakland Raiders
This week the Raiders are facing the hated division rival Denver Broncos. Aside from the final outcome of the game there are alot of things to be concerned about: From how certain players have performed so far this season...
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Tom Cable: Is He the Reason For Russell's Struggles?
Yes, that is right I am calling out Tom Cable not JaMarcus Russell for the struggles in the Raiders passing game. But before you call me a hater know this. I am not questioning his ability as a head coach...
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Oakland Raiders: Same Old Defensive Scheme, New Attitude
It has been said that the Raiders defense is too simple and can't be effective in modern football. Some have even suggested that Al Davis' meddling has kept the Raider defense in the stone age, essentially keeping the team from competing...
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Oakland Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs Rivalry and Connections
This week the Raiders face another hated division rival in the Kansas City Chiefs. But aside from being division rivals there are a lot of other connections between the two teams. Here's a look at some connections the current Chiefs and Raiders share...
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Raider Trash Talk in Full Swing
This week, trash talk by or towards the Raiders is rampant—and no, I'm not talking about the fans, though I gotta admit we are getting the job done...
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Oakland Raiders' Injured: Progress Report
Its no secret that injuries are a part of every team. Here's a look at the Raiders injuries and what they mean coming into week two. Khalif Barnes—Doubtful (Ankle) He has been allowed to resume practice but is still unlikely to play in the game...
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Breaking Down Louis Murphys Non-Catch
There is alot of debate on whether or not Louis Murphys "catch" towards the end of the first half monday night against the Chargers was rightfully over-turned. Me myself after reading numerous opinions on the play am unsure...
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Oakland Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Who Had The Better Moral Victory?
A lot of coaches, players, and fans will tell you that there is no such thing as a moral victory. There are even giant billboards with San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Mike Singletary saying," I'm not a moral victory kind of guy...
