In their emotional homecoming following the death of Al Davis, the Oakland Raiders defeated the struggling Cleveland Browns 24-17—but, they paid a huge price. Starting quarterback Jason Campbell was lost for the season with a broken collar bone he suffered in the second quarter while trying to run for a first down. Campbell showed great [...]
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Oakland Raiders: Bully Built, but at What Cost?
We’ve all heard the “building a bully” talk coming from head coach Hue Jackson and the Oakland Raiders. I’m reminded about my high school years. The bullies were usually not nearly as tough as they appeared and were prone to making fatal mistakes. The Raiders don’t appear to be any exception to that. In their [...]
READ MORE »Does the NFL Have a Bias Towards the Oakland Raiders?
Does the NFL hate the Oakland Raiders? Do the officials over-react to seeing Silver and Black? Does the league have it in for the Raiders? Is there really a conspiracy against the Raiders, or more specifically—Al Davis? Call me a homer, a die-hard, a conspiracy theorist, or whatever you like. This piece, while it’s clearly [...]
READ MORE »Raiders Committed to the “Next Man Up”
Recent events have some Oakland Raider fans reeling. The losses of tight end Zach Miller and all-NFL cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha have Raider Nation in turmoil. There is divided opinion, and in true “Nation” fashion, sides have been taken. The fatalists feel that the loss of such key players spells disaster for the Silver and Black. [...]
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