Bruce Irvin’s first payday in free agency wasn’t anywhere near what Oakland will have to offer to keep pass-rushing teammate and two-time All-Pro Khalil Mack. The former first-round pick by Seattle qualifies as a high-value contributor just the same for a franchise that made the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.
Category: Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders: Ranking Rookie Replacements for Latavius Murray
Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray will test the free-agent market. Which ball-carriers impressed during Friday’s Combine workouts as possible NFL Draft targets? Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio watched the offensive linemen and running backs work out on Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Why Reggie needs to grab a rookie RB
With Latavius Murray likely hitting the open market it will be necessary for Reggie to evaluate a goal-line/1st down back who will shoulder most of the rushing burden on 1st and 2nd downs. Some people think free agency would be a great place to start and when names like Adrian Peterson and Jamaal Charles are switching teams why not a FA RB? I’ll tell you why not–because only 6 of the top 20 rushers in the NFL this past season were drafted more than 3 seasons ago.
What condition Raiders’ position is in pre free agency: Defensive tackle
Ellis was the team’s fourth round pick in 2014. He has never been looked to as a full time starter.
Raiders LT Donald Penn “Derek Carr texted me that he is nearly 100%”
If 2016 taught us one thing about the Oakland Raiders, it’s that they will go as far as Derek Carr’s arm and legs will take them. We all brutally found that out when Carr broke his leg on Christmas Eve just before the playoffs were to begin.
The Oakland Raiders expected to move on from Latavius Murray
… a formidable back for a cheaper price come free agency. I am currently a junior at Rutgers University. I am a huge sports fan, and current writer for the Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Phillies on isportsweb.com. Follow me on twitter …
Giants release Victor Cruz after 7-year run, Super bowl ring
The New York Giants said goodbye to Victor Cruz after a seven-year storybook run during which he developed into one of the NFL’s most feared receivers and a fan favorite, helping the franchise to a Super Bowl title before being slowed by injuries. The Giants announced the parting Monday as they released the 30-year-old Cruz and starting running back Rashad Jennings in moves that will save the team roughly $10 million in salary cap space.
Giants release Victor Cruz after 7-year run, Super bowl ring
The New York Giants said goodbye to Victor Cruz after a seven-year storybook run during which he developed into one of the NFL’s most feared receivers and a fan favorite, helping the franchise to a Super Bowl title before being slowed by injuries. The Giants announced the parting Monday as they released the 30-year-old Cruz and starting running back Rashad Jennings in moves that will save the team roughly $10 million in salary cap space.
Giants release Cruz, Jennings in salary cap moves
The New York Giants cleared roughly $10 million in salary cap space by releasing long-time fan favorite Victor Cruz and starting running back Rashad Jennings. The team announced the moves on Monday after the two helped the Giants get back into the playoffs for the first time since playing in the Super Bowl in 2012.
Kelechi Osemele just discovered something brilliant about Derek Carr: He’s Sid from Toy Story
I can’t stop staring at it. It’s just too brilliant. Raiders offensive lineman Kelechi Osmele posted these pictures side by side on Twitter that pretty much prove without a doubt that Derek Carr is Sid from Toy Story.
As you might expect, Raiders former linebacker GM has drafted most DE/LB’s in NFL past five seasons
Drafting linebackers is something Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie has done with some regularity over his 5-year tenure with the team. Has he had a tendency to draft more linebackers than other teams is the question.
Colts release LB D’Qwell Jackson, could be just what Raiders need
As expected, more and more releases are coming out this week ahead of some players’ contracts becoming guaranteed for 2017. Many of those players are cap casualties.
Reggie McKenzie hints at potential Raiders free agency moves
This time of year, you won’t be getting a lot of definitive answers from Reggie McKenzie as to what direction the Raiders will be going in free agency and the draft. But if you listen closely, you can get hear some hints as to what the team is thinking.
Ok S&BP folks, Ask Me Anything
In recent days, a reader expressed interest in me holding a Q&A session. I haven’t done one in quite some time and I acknowledge it’s something I should do far more regularly.
Five Raiders players land on PFF Top 101
Pro Football Focus has released their annual Top 101 players . The Raiders are well represented, placing five players on the list.
Board overseeing proposed Las Vegas NFL stadium to meet
The board that oversees a proposed Las Vegas NFL stadium is set to meet publicly Thursday for the first time since an instrumental backer of the project pulled out the deal. The meeting of the stadium authority board comes as questions remain over the funding for the facility following the withdrawal of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and his multimillion-dollar pledge toward the $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat domed stadium that could house the Oakland Raiders.
What NFL prospect do we want most? Battle of Playmakers
I know we need help on Defense but another playmaker on offense can make our O unstoppable. I think McCaffrey and Ross can be that player.
Chain Reactions: Why This Time, The Joke Is On Marquette King
Marquette King is known for his sense of humor, both on the field and on social media. But this time, the joke is on him.
Raiders file Las Vegas relocation papers with NFL
And their fate now rests in the hands of 31 National Football League team owners, who are likely to decide the Raiders’ future sometime over the next two months. In a long-expected move dating to last January when the Raiders began working with Las Vegas and Nevada business and political leaders on a $1.9 billion stadium plan – of which $750 million will be raised by a recently approved Nevada hotel tax hike – the Silver and Black formally field relocation papers with the NFL on Thursday morning.
Does Kyle Shanahan deserve his reputation as QB miracle worker?
Matt Ryan, who was named the PFWA’s MVP on Wednesday, put together the best season of his life this year under Shanahan, the Falcons’ offensive coordinator. Shanahan has parlayed the Falcons’ offensive success into becoming a hot head coaching candidate, and is the reported favorite to land the 49ers job once the Falcons’ run is over.
Bpa in Round 1? Who Would that Be?
One thing we know about Reg is he mines the draft for quality. Remember when he drafted Khalil Mack? I loved the guy at that place, BUT WE HAD NO QUARTERBACK! Am I the only one who went bonkers when he passed up QB with that pick? It didn’t matter what the team needed, Reggie wanted the BPA.
3 players Raiders should target in the draft
ILB Zach Cunningham : Raiders need a versatile linebacker that can cover TEs. If Cunningham is available Reggie will finally take an ILB early in the draft.
Reports: Josh McDaniels will stay with New England Patriots, not go to 49ers
Despite their worst season in franchise history culminating in an embarrassing state-of-the-organization news conference held by Jed York, the Niners waited out the rush of five other clubs filling their head-coaching vacancies, seemingly leaving them their choice between three intriguing candidates: Patriots coordinators Josh McDaniels and Matt … (more)
Kickoff for the real game now begins for Mark Davis, Raiders
Raiders owner Mark Davis watches teams warm up before the first half of an AFC Wild Card NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Houston. Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis watches teams warm up before the first half of an AFC Wild Card NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Houston.
Osweiler returns to lead Texans over Oakland 27-14
Brock Osweiler finally looked like the player Houston spent $72 million on, throwing for a touchdown and running for another to lead the Texans to a 27-14 wild-card playoff win over the Oakland Raiders on Saturday. Osweiler, benched on Dec. 18, got his job back this week with Tom Savage out with a concussion, and played his best game of the season to give the Texans their first playoff victory since the 2012 season.
Latest from NFL: Clowney helps Texans beat Raiders 27-14
Jadeveon Clowney’s juggling interception set the tone for a terrific defensive performance by the Houston Texans in a 27-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders and third-string quarterback Connor Cook in an AFC wild-card game Saturday. Clowney, the No.
Rodgers, Cook among top story lines of wild-card weekend
Aaron Rodgers, Connor Cook among top story lines of wild-card weekend Can a rookie QB win for Raiders? Can Packers stay hot? These and other issues. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2jeIq9k We asked the USA TODAY Sports NFL staff the following question: What is the top story line of wild-card weekend? Their responses: What can be a bigger story line than the matchup between two Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks dueling on the frozen tundra? Well let’s just say I’m intrigued by the X-factor of the least-compelling matchup of the weekend.
Left tackle Penn out for Raiders against Texans
Star left tackle Donald Penn is out with a knee injury for the Oakland Raiders in their AFC wild-card playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. With Penn out, the Raiders will look to Menelik Watson to protect rookie third-string quarterback Connor Cook’s blind side in his first NFL start.
Last one for the Snake: Raiders vs Houston in the postseason: Part 3 of 3, the final post
In the week preceding his starting role in a 1980 Wildcard Game, the same grizzled, gray haired quarterback of the Houston Oilers spoke to the media. Everyone who heard or read those words in print knew that the speaker was lying.
Rolling Stone Talks Football
Couldn’t help but laugh, If your going to talk about the Worst Playoff QB Matchup In Wild Card History, you should probably double check the photographs you use. Matt McGloin is pictured instead of Connor Cook. Rolling Stone should probably just stick to music reviews.
Live playoff updates: Raiders vs. Texans, Saturday
Get live NFL playoff scoring updates, news and analysis Saturday at 1:35 p.m. when the Raiders face the Texans in Houston in an AFC Wild Card game. The good news for the Raiders is that they’re back in the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.
NFL Wild Card Weekend 2017: Updated Odds, TV Schedule and Predictions
Let’s take a look at the odds and TV schedule for the weekend and offer some predictions in the form of news articles that may or may not appear in sports sections around the country over the coming days. kicked a game-winning 28-yard field goal with 1:37 remaining as the Houston Texans defeated the Oakland Raiders 16-13 on Saturday afternoon.
Raiders vs. Texans: Odds, TV Schedule, Predictions for 2017 AFC Wild Card
It’s a battle between a third-string quarterback making his first career NFL start and a quarterback who has gone from backup to starter to backup to starter to backup to starter in the last two seasons . He’s going to make a few plays and kill a couple drives.
NFL 2017 Wild Card preview: Saturday’s schedule, TV, live streaming
Rookie Connor Cook, the former Walsh Jesuit High School standout from Hinckley, Ohio, will become the first quarterback ever to make his first NFL start in a playoff game on Saturday, leading the Oakland Raiders against the Houston Texans in an AFC wild card game. On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins are at the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC, and the New York Giants visit the Green Bay Packers in the NFC.
Rookie Cook leads Raiders against Texans in wild card
Now they’re down to rookie third-string quarterback Connor Cook as they prepare for their first postseason game since the 2002 season with a wild-card matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday. Cook was named the starter this week after Carr broke his leg on Dec. 24 and backup Matt McGloin injured his shoulder on Sunday.
Derek Carr’s new contract
I truly believe that Carr could be the highest paid quarterback in 2017 especially with the cap going up ten million or so. Unless cook shows that he is an all star qb in the playoffs there is nothing Reggie will be able to do to prevent making him the highest paid quarterback.
Oakland rookie Cook gets first career start against Texans
Oakland is in playoffs for first time since 2002 season, when they went to Super Bowl. Raiders have won 12 games for first time since 2000.
Pro Football Weekly’s wild-card preview: Houston Texans vs. Oakland Raiders
This game is continuing a time-honored tradition of the Saturday, AFC wild-card game being the least desirable of the four weekend games, with neither team appearing to be a threat to the top seeds.
Raiders to start Connor Cook at QB against Texans
For the first 15 games of the season, rookie Connor Cook was inactive each week, making his biggest contribution as a scout team quarterback who would sometimes dress up like Cam Newton or Philip Rivers before Oakland faced those stars to lighten the mood at practice. Now with the Raiders set to play their first playoff game in 14 years, Cook has been thrust into a much more significant role.
Osweiler getting second chance
Coach Bill O’Brien announced the decision Tuesday with Tom Savage, who had started the past two games, still recovering from a concussion he suffered Sunday. Osweiler started the first 14 games this season before being benched Dec. 18 against Jacksonville after throwing interceptions on consecutive drives in the second quarter.