Everyone has an opinion about Al Davis, but the majority seems to think that the game of football has passed him by, and that his arcane ideas about building a team with speed and playing full on man-to-man defense is ... (Continue reading)
Well here we are at the bye, in week 9 of the NFL season. The Raiders have played eight games thus far, and sit with an all too familiar and disappointing 2-6 record at the midpoint. Here's a list of ... (Continue reading)
Going into their bye during week five of last season, the Oakland Raiders were in a familiar position. Sitting with a 1-3 record, a lack of passion, and an uphill climb to improve the squad, the team finally pulled the trigger ... (Continue reading)
Well, our schizophrenic Raiders showed their "OH" faces again last weekend, getting bent over and taken to task by the New York Jets. We travel to rival San Diego this weekend looking to end a 12-game losing skid against the hated ... (Continue reading)
I think I'm one of the few Oakland Raider fans that still has faith in JaMarcus Russell. The ranks have thinned, and rightly so. With so much invested and his physical gifts, I simply can't write him off and stop ... (Continue reading)
*SIGH* After a solid performance against the Eagles in which JaMarcus Russell looked decent if unspectacular. A win at home against the reeling Jets, who were starting a struggling rookie quarterback and travelling across the country, seemed not only feasible, but realistic. The ... (Continue reading)
Welcome to another addition of Pressures, Hurries, and Knockdowns as it applies to our beloved Silver & Black. Even though they played well last weekend and are coming off a big win, there are still concerns, obviously. Let's get to ... (Continue reading)
We should all wish that Antonio Pierce had something to say about the Raiders every week. One week removed from a performance that was as lackluster and inspired as it was embarrassing, the Oakland Raiders looked themselves in the ... (Continue reading)
Here is the Week Six edition of my pressures, hurries, and knockdowns. PRESSURES The Entire Organization Can't really pinpoint any particular area, or individual under pressure this week. With Antonio Pierce and Greg Ellis' recent comments, this team is on notice that everyone ... (Continue reading)
The collective cries of Raider Nation have fallen on deaf ears. Media criticism and expert analysis has been ignored or sloughed off as "hating." Ridicule from fans of other teams, constant cries from NFL fans who are tired of seeing a storied ... (Continue reading)