Throughout the history of the Oakland Raiders, there have been many greats and numerous Hall of Famers. But who were the most distinguished men to don the silver and black? Let’s take a look at the most legendary members of Raider Nation. And please keep in mind, there are only so many Raiders who can be included on this list. There will be some worthy candidates left off, so feel free to mention your most legendary Raiders in the comments.For more foolish analysis, along with the occasional witty comment, follow @FernandoRGallo.Begin Slideshow
As opening day lingers in the minds of football fans everywhere, followers of the Silver and Black are about to witness the team's best shot at a playoff bid in nearly a decade.Despite a 3-0 shutout in the team's preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys, the Oakland Raiders saw some impressive plays from Darren McFadden, and an early momentum-killing interception by Carson Palmer.Though Palmer was limited in the game against Dallas, the former Heisman Trophy winner still has a few weeks to improve his game before Oakland takes on San Diego on Monday Night Football on Sept. 10.After trading a ...
Last year's version of Hue Jackson's "Bullies" were sailing along by Week 5 of the season, riding the dynamic tailback play of the league's leading rusher Darren McFadden, along with the steady if unspectacular play of quarterback Jason Campbell.Darrius Heyward-Bey began paying dividends as his questionable hands caught up to his fleet feet. Rookie Denarius Moore showed the preseason wasn't a fluke as he made sure his presence was felt, negating the injuries the rest of the receiving corps seemed to get. Right up until the snap of a collarbone against Cleveland. The Raiders' gamble to rescue Carson Palmer from ...
While Raider Nation pinched its collective nose in the aftermath of Monday’s 3-0 sleep-aid masquerading as a football game, there were morsels of information and glimmers of hope for those denizens of the Black Hole that cared to look. So as we peruse the roster and read the tea leaves for the upcoming season, we begin a three-part review of the 2012 Oakland Raiders. First up, the defense. As dawn breaks on the 2012 campaign, the Raiders find themselves facing a revitalized AFC West and a mountain of skeptics. Last year’s 29th-ranked defense lost both starting corner backs (Stanford Routt ...
A typical game preview would examine how the each team compares to another, but preseason is a different animal. The starters will only play in the first half and the teams don’t scheme against each other during the preseason to the same extent as the regular season. Instead of individual matchups and scheme comparisons, coaches and fans are looking more generally at how the starters play, what reserves might challenge for more playing time and what depth players might make the 53-man roster. That’s what this preview will be about.Begin Slideshow
After joining the Oakland Raiders mid-season in 2011, Carson Palmer initially struggled before gradually regaining his throwing ability near the end of last year. He threw for 1,021 yards and four touchdowns over the final three games, a significant improvement over his first two games where he threw six interceptions. In camp this week, Palmer discussed his strides up to this point and what a full season can give him. A ton of more confidence. There is no comparison to where I will be at Week 7 or 8 this year as opposed to last year. Just getting the experience and the reps ...
The Oakland Raiders haven't been contenders for almost a decade and—while things are looking up under new management—fans will need to wait a few more years before their team is finally back on top.This fact doesn't exactly make Raiders fans happy. They've been waiting for a long time, and the AFC West is perennially up for grabs. With so much traded for Carson Palmer and so much young speed on the offense, shouldn't the Raiders be ready to win now?No, not even close.Great man though he was, Al Davis left the Raiders bereft of talent. The same method of operations ...
The Oakland Raiders usher in a new era in 2012 and will enter this season with some new faces. Fans may not always be excited about losing certain players, but the business aspect of the NFL makes it hard for players to stay on one team for their whole career.Oakland has lost several players from last year's roster and has replaced them with new guys that Reggie McKenzie and Dennis Allen see fit for the team. This organization is moving in a new direction and has enough weapons on both sides of the ball to surprise a lot of people.Let's ...
As well as Yoenis Cespedes has performed this season, he is still only touching the surface of his true potential. Consider this, since the All-Star break when he's played almost everyday, missing only one game due to injury, Cespedes has hit .388 with five home runs and 21 RBI. It is paramount for Cespedes to remain healthy and play every day. Every day he is out there is another game of experience for a young player who is still learning the American game. This is a guy who coming into the season didn't even know how to properly act after ...
Oakland and Arizona's preseason tilt may not have you on the edge of your seat, but it's football worth watching as the regular season slowly approaches.Neither one of these teams has enjoyed success so far this summer, but that's going to change for one lucky team Friday night in Glendale, AZ. Arizona, with two losses and a home crowd behind them, has to hope it's them.Before this game gets underway, let's take a look at everything you need to know about this preseason game between two teams out west. Where: University of Phoenix Field in Glendale, Ariz. When: Friday, August 17 at 10:00 p.m. ...