0 comments by Asher Mathews on 3/1/2015
Last year the Raiders, flush with the highest amount of cap room of any team in the NFL, chose quantity over quality by eschewing most of the big-name free agents available and instead going for players that were once productive but looked like they may be slowing due to age. The strategy made a sort […]
0 comments by Dan Pizzuta on 2/23/2015
The Oakland Raiders are happy with the potential they’ve seen from their second-round pick in 2014, franchise quarterback Derek Carr. The Fresno State quarterback threw for 3,270 yards with 21 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while just completed under 60% of his passes. The season did not go as well for their ex-head coach, Dennis Allen. […]
0 comments by Asher Mathews on 2/8/2015
This year when I do my draft preparation, I am going to pay extra attention to NFL.com’s Mike Mayock. This is not because I believe Mayock will be right, although his opinions are very respected in the NFL because of the work he puts in looking at players on film. No, it’s because of all […]
0 comments by Asher Mathews on 2/1/2015
With the Super Bowl now out of the way, the Raiders are now free to pursue any coaches from the Seahawks that may interest them. Oakland has the need for at least two coaches on the defensive side of the ball, none more important than their as-now-empty defensive coordinator. The Raiders are believed to be […]
0 comments by Asher Mathews on 1/26/2015
NBC’s Dianna Russini, who has been all over Raiders news this off season, reported today that the Raiders are interested in interviewing current University of Louisville defensive coordinator Todd Grantham. The Oakland Raiders are interested in Louisville’s defensive coordinator Todd Grantham for their defensive coordinator position per sources — Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna)
0 comments by Asher Mathews
The Raiders made their first signing of the new year, extending safety Charles Woodson’s contract for another season, the team announced. Charles is coming off a strong season that found him playing in the box and utilizing his ability to read plays and make tackles in the box instead of trying to utilize him as […]
0 comments by Asher Mathews on 1/25/2015
The Raiders have reportedly hired three new offensive coaches to complete their position coaching staff. While they may not be done hiring – they could always hire an offensive quality control coach, for example – the team’s offensive staff should be essentially in place at this time. The move are unannounced by the Raiders so […]
0 comments by Asher Mathews on 1/24/2015
First, a review of the coaches already hired and then a look at some possible hires for the remaining open positions: Head Coach Jack Del Rio: Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you are aware that the Raiders named Jack Del Rio as their head coach, with Mark Davis being much more involved and […]
0 comments by Dan Pizzuta on 1/11/2015
The Oakland Raiders didn’t enjoy a winning 2014 season, but that doesn’t mean Raiders fans can’t cap the season by having great experiences with their favorite players. Putting an emphasis on unique and memorable experiences, IfOnly has pieced together multiple awesome offerings for the Black Hole brethren, creating custom VIP experiences with Oakland Raiders greats […]
0 comments by Asher Mathews on 12/28/2014
Last night, there were multiple reports from a variety of sources that all said the same thing: Jim Harbaugh, the object of the Raiders’ affections (after Gruden took his name off the market by signing a contract extension with ESPN) has decided to become the head coach at his alma mater, the University of Michigan. […]
0 comments by Asher Mathews on 12/26/2014
For the first time in several weeks I was able to sit down and re-watch game film this week. There were several roster changes over that time and here are some items to look for week 17 as the Raiders gear up to play in Denver. Some thoughts, from my notepad: Changes at LB: […]
0 comments by Dan Pizzuta on 12/4/2014
Lids recently published the top 10 best-selling NFL jerseys by player and team for the 2014 NFL season. It’s no surprise that Peyton Manning top the list of best-selling player jerseys. The Broncos great is one of six quarterbacks in the top 10, joined by Colin Kaepernick (2nd), Russell Wilson (3rd), Johnny Manziel (4th), Tom Brady (5th), […]
0 comments by Dan Pizzuta on 11/13/2014
The San Diego Chargers are absolutely reeling thanks to three straight losses. The Oakland Raiders might know the feeling. Still searching for their first win and coming into week 11 at 0-9, the Raiders aim to hand the Bolts their fourth straight loss and nab their first victory of 2014, all at the same time. The intensity of […]
0 comments by Asher Mathews on 11/8/2014
The Raiders are all about the future, now. They may not win a game this year and, at this point, any wins they get are fine but won’t help anything. It’s not that winning isn’t important to the team – it is very important to the organizational figures whose job depends on success- McKenzie and […]
0 comments by Dan Pizzuta on 10/30/2014
The Oakland Raiders have had a rough first half to the 2014 season, as they enter November without a win. Obviously avoiding the dreaded 0-16 finish is front and center, but the next month should be used for developing talent and overall assessment. Oakland has been visibly better under interim head coach Tony Sparano, as […]
