1. Oakland Raiders Running Back Breakdown and Position Analysis

    There are very few positions on the depth chart that could waver anywhere between the team's strongest position and their weakest, but, for the Oakland Raiders , that's exactly where the running back position lies...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 1 day ago 14,261 reads 84 comments

  2. What Potential Charles Woodson Signing Would Mean for Oakland Raiders

    As the Charles Woodson sweepstakes have heated up, the odds of the Oakland Raiders landing one of the all-time fan favorites has, unfortunately, declined. Just because it's unlikely, though, doesn't mean it's impossible...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 9 days ago 11,209 reads 31 comments

  3. Oakland Raiders Quarterback Competition: Complete Position Evaluation

    If there's one position in any sport that has the biggest impact on a team's overall success, it's hard to argue with that position being quarterback...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 9 days ago 22,947 reads 194 comments

  4. Oakland Raiders: Competition for Charles Woodson Is Heating Up

    For months, veteran cornerback and Oakland Raider great Charles Woodson waited for his phone to ring. In the months since the season ended, Woodson had received just one call: ...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 11 days ago 51,875 reads 218 comments

  5. 5 Missing Pieces the Oakland Raiders Could Still Land on Offense

    When we look at the 2013 Oakland Raiders roster, one thing we can't say about general manager Reggie McKenzie is that he didn't try...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 16 days ago 30,067 reads 87 comments

  6. Breaking Down Final Draft Projections for the Oakland Raiders

    As ESPN's Todd McShay and Mel Kiper released their latest mock drafts for Thursday night's first round, there were few surprises at the top...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 1 month ago 6,593 reads 45 comments

  7. Oakland Raiders: 6 Players Who Should See Their Roles Expand in 2013

    The Oakland Raiders have faced a roster upheaval that has left many diehard fans wondering exactly which players from last season are even left...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 1 month ago 24,107 reads 100 comments

  8. Oakland Raiders: Rumored Flynn Trade Says a Lot About Future in Oakland

    Today is not a good day for the Terrelle Pryor bandwagon. As CBS Sports is reporting , Oakland is on the verge of acquiring Seattle backup quarterback Matt Flynn for an undetermined draft pick...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 1 month ago 23,078 reads 215 comments

  9. Where Does Oakland Stand in the AFC West Now?

    As the end of the 2012 NFL season drew to a close, fanbases across the league eagerly anticipated the uncertainty that the offseason provided. But not in Oakland...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 1 month ago 7,430 reads 73 comments

  10. Oakland Raiders: Geno Smith Can't Be the Pick

    With a myriad of needs and only one pick in the first two rounds, it's safe to say the Oakland Raiders can't solve all of their problems with the No. 3 pick in the 2013 NFL draft ...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 1 month ago 5,871 reads 49 comments

  11. Oakland Raiders: Carson Palmer Era Appears to Be Nearing an End

    For months and months, the uncertainty surrounding the quarterback situation in Oakland has swirled, but with the emergence of new reports on Monday afternoon, clarity might be closer than we thought...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 2 months ago 9,552 reads 121 comments

  12. Oakland Raiders: Free Agency Offering a Harsh Slice of Reality

    The first step in overcoming a problem is admitting you have one. Well, as an Oakland Raiders fan, I'm finally ready to admit this team is knee-deep in rebuilding mode...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 2 months ago 19,496 reads 204 comments

  13. Oakland Raiders: Alex Smith Trade Makes 49ers an Ideal Trade Partner

    As the Oakland Raiders move closer and closer to the 2013 NFL Draft , the simple fact that Oakland needs help—a lot of help—remains as clear as ever...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 3 months ago 24,083 reads 176 comments

  14. Oakland Raiders: Restoring Sanity to the Rumor Mill

    When people are guessing, they say a lot of crazy things. To be fair, a lot of what I'm about to say is guesswork. The difference, however, is that I'm going to admit that it's guesswork instead of implying that it's coming from a place of knowledge...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 3 months ago 26,731 reads 403 comments

  15. Oregon Ducks: Chip Kelly's Indecision Could Cost Ducks

    As the headline every Duck fan has dreamt about seems more and more realistic, something inside of me simply hopes for resolution. Not a short-term resolution, though, but a long-term solution...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 5 months ago 2,652 reads 9 comments

  16. Oakland Raiders: Win Against Chiefs Needs to Be Put in Perspective

    Any time a defense pitches a shutout, the team deserves some credit. If there were ever a time to discredit the performance, however, it is when it comes against the 2012 Kansas City Chiefs ...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 5 months ago 2,424 reads 24 comments

  17. Fantasy Football: Time to Sit Carson Palmer This Weekend

    As a fantasy football owner who has been riding the King Carson wave of production for the past couple of months, please allow me to be the first to tell you something: this is the week to bench him...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 5 months ago 2,099 reads 11 comments

  18. Oakland Raiders: Coordinators Start Making Excuses

    Everyone knew a new coach and new systems might take some time to implement, but few could have imagined the result would be as poor as it has been...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 5 months ago 3,246 reads 29 comments

  19. Oakland Raiders: What If They Could Restart 2012 Season?

    Alright, so it's a dream scenario, and one that is (almost) never financially possible. But in a sense this space is designed for dreaming...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 5 months ago 5,186 reads 92 comments

  20. Oakland Raiders Play Calling Deserves Questioning

    As the Oakland Raiders ' nationally-televised game against the first-place Denver Broncos was minutes from kick on Thursday night, I imagine the thoughts on my mind were similar to those of Raiders fans around the country: just don't embarrass us...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 6 months ago 5,294 reads 106 comments

  21. Ranking the Top 5 Free Agents the Oakland Raiders Should Look at in Free Agency

    With four weeks to go in the season, NFL teams are looking in one of two directions: towards the playoffs or towards the offseason...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 6 months ago 9,608 reads 48 comments

  22. Browns vs. Raiders: 5 Keys to the Game for Oakland

    With news of Rolando McClain's dismissal fresh on their minds, the Oakland Raiders host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in hopes of righting the ship and salvaging some pride this season...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 6 months ago 1,256 reads 9 comments

  23. The Blueprint to a Perfect Offseason for the Oakland Raiders

    For the first six or seven weeks of the Oakland Raiders ' season, few people knew what to think of this group...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 6 months ago 4,601 reads 35 comments

  24. 5 Oakland Raiders with Insanely Bright Futures

    In a season marred by injuries and losses—lots of them—it can sometimes be tough to see the forest through the trees...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 6 months ago 8,457 reads 63 comments

  25. Oakland Raiders vs. Baltimore Ravens: 5 Keys to the Game for the Raiders

    Fresh off of a disappointing loss to the Buccaneers , things won't get any easier for the Raiders this weekend as they travel to Baltimore for a matchup with the Ravens ...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 7 months ago 2,267 reads 3 comments