Going into this season the Oakland Raiders were considered by Vegas as super Bowl favorites due to all of the weapons on offense they got in the off-season. This team has been a massive disappointment so far because they have failed don’t live up to expectations. In addition at 3-5, their playoff hopes look bleak. […]
As we dive deep into training camp, there are plenty of NFL storylines to closely monitor that has a great chance of shaping and molding the 2017 season. From the improvement of the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots to the Washington Redskins having arguably the most underrated offensive unit in the […]
Yesterday came and went, and to no surprise, the Washington Redskins and Kirk Cousins couldn’t agree on a new contract. Before Free Agency started in early March, Washington used the Franchise Tag for the second consecutive year on Cousins. The two sides had until 4pm yesterday to work out a deal, or Cousins would have […]
Yesterday the Oakland Raiders made it officially as Derek Carr became the highest paid quarterback in NFL history. He signed a five-year contract extension worth $125 million. Here are my overall thoughts on Derek Carr contract extension. Overlooked Derek Carr has been overlooked since he got drafted in the 2014 NFL Draft with 36th overall […]
Everyone loves to root for the underdog. Every season, you have your apparent favorites to walk away as division winners. Every now and then, a team rises from the ashes to surprise and win a division. This past season, we witnessed the Kansas City Chiefs walk away as division winners in the AFC West […]
Over the last few seasons, the Oakland Raiders have built their team into a powerhouse. If Derek Carr didn’t break his leg, some believed they had an opportunity to reach the Super Bowl last season. Well, the team is looking to get even stronger in 2017, and have set their eyes on former Seattle Seahawk, […]
The Oakland Raiders have lost their starting QB Derek Carr and backup Matt McGloin to injuries in the last two weeks. Connor Cook will start against the Houston Texans on Saturday. Last week against the Broncos, Cook went 14/21 for 150 yards, one touchdown, and an interception in a loss. “There are two ways of […]
Photo credit via USA Today Sports The Oakland Raiders are riding high on top of the AFC West at 10-2 their offense is one of the best currently in the league. The last time that the Raiders have been this explosive was back in 2002. The Oakland Raiders have been on the look out […]
In what will arguably be the most hyped Thursday Night Football game of the season, the Oakland Raiders square off with the Kansas City Chiefs this week. The buildup is movie like for the showdown of the two archrivals, but there is much more at stake than bragging rights. Despite the Raiders sitting atop […]
It’s no secret that the Oakland Raiders currently share the NFL spotlight with the Dallas Cowboys as 2016 teams to watch. Through an uncanny series of movie-like comebacks led by quarterback Derek Carr, the Raiders are 8-2. While the Oakland offense gets all the praise, the defense continues to sputter weekly. Yet somehow, Oakland continues to […]