New Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther wants to use linebacker Bruce Irvin more as a pass rusher in 2018 according to Paul Gutierrez of ESPN. Despite spending over 100 snaps in pass coverage last year, Irvin managed eight sacks after recording seven his first season in Oakland. His new coordinator thinks he can do even […]
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Raiders Ink Veteran QB Josh Johnson
The Raiders have a new backup QB for Derek Carr, as the team has come to terms with veteran backup QB Josh Johnson. Welcome home, @Fam1stFamilyQB. The Raiders have signed QB Josh Johnson: https://t.co/DITAm6DN6g pic.twitter.com/ZmpcylBeoS — OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) March 19, 2018 Raiders signed well-traveled reserve quarterback Josh Johnson, according to his agent, Doug Hendrickson […]
Janikowski ends 18 year Raider run
ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported that the Oakland Raiders are ending their 18 year relationship with kicker Sebastian Janikowski, advising him that the team will not be re-signing him. Janikowski’s parting with the Silver and Black caps a storied 18-year run with the franchise that made him the 17th overall pick in 2000 — the […]
Jack Del Rio Fired, Jon Gruden Coming Back to the Raiders as Head Coach
The Raiders season is over, but the real news for the silver and black is about to begin, as reports from ESPN’s Adam Schefter says that former coach Jon Gruden is coming back – as the new head coach of the Raiders. “Jon Gruden is going to be the next coach of the Oakland Raiders.” […]
Raiders Coach Jack Del Rio Says OC Todd Downing’s Season Has Not Been Real Smooth
Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio was asked about offensive coordinator Todd Downing’s performance this year during a Wednesday press conference. He didn’t offer a vote of confidence, but he didn’t push Downing under the bus, Scott Bair of CSN Bayarea reports. “Obviously a lot of things have gone in a negative direction, but I […]
Raiders WR Michael Crabtree Has Suspension Reduced to One Game
Oakland receiver Michael Crabtree and Denver cornerback Aqib Talib had their two-game suspensions reduced to one game after appeal hearings on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. Derrick Brooks heard Crabtree’s case and James Thrash heard Talib’s appeal, and both decided to reduce the two-game bans issued Monday by NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon […]
Raiders fall to Cowboys 24 – 20 in 3rd preseason game
The Oakland Raiders fell to the Dallas Cowboys in their third preseason game on the 2017 NFL season, dropping their preseason record to 0-3. The Raiders will complete the preseason on Thursday Aug 31, as the battle the Seattle Seahawks in Oakland. Oakland QB Derek Carr looked good, going 13 of 17 for 144 yards […]