The Oakland Raiders have several major needs this offseason and could go several different ways with the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft.
If the Raiders choose to draft a wide receiver, will they value Alabama's Amari Cooper over Kevin White of West Virginia? Would they consider a defensive stud like Leonard Williams if he falls to No. 4?
Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report NFL Draft Analyst Matt Miller discuss the latest Raiders buzz in the video above.Read more Oakland Raiders news on BleacherReport.com
The Oakland A's brought in 11 new notable faces with the hope that they could continue the playoff streak. Some have contributed successfully, others have already been sent down.
The lineup has several new bats. Almost half of the rotation is new. The bullpen features a few newbies as well. It's a new-look team, but is it still a successful team?
Overall, the 8-12 record as of Monday says no.
Over the past few days, specifically the series against the Houston Astros, the team has not looked good at all.
But individually, at least for the first month, a few guys have looked like ...
Finally, the draft is here.
For a 3-13 team that hasn't seen the postseason in more than a decade like the Oakland Raiders, rebuilding is the name of the game. The process started out successfully with an efficient free-agency period. The draft provides the last opportunity to add some desperately needed game-changing talent.
All of the reports, rumors, interviews, pro days and film-watching comes down to this. With high picks in every round, the Raiders are in prime position to add several major pieces and finally get out of the NFL's basement. The only thing left to do is actually make the ...
The talented NFL writers of Bleacher Report were asked to put their general manager hats on for the teams they cover on a regular basis.
Every pick from No.1 to No. 100 was picked in real draft order without the element of trade involved. Yours truly played the role of Reggie McKenzie for the Oakland Raiders in a community-style mock draft for the first three selections.
As for Rounds 4 to 7, each honorary GM was able to select any of the available players who best fit his or her team in a vacuum. In other words, picks beyond the top 100 ...
The Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie has made it clear his lines are open for business when it comes to trading the fourth overall pick.
According to CSNBayArea.com reporter Scott Bair, McKenzie didn’t confirm the Raiders were actively looking for a trade, but they consider offers:
Reporter: Have you gotten phone calls from other teams inquiring about the No. 4 overall pick?
McKenzie: (pause) Yes.
It’s not shocking news that teams would gauge McKenzie’s interest in trading out of the No. 4 overall pick. It’s rational for McKenzie to know what he might get for the selection.
"My phone line is always open,” McKenzie said. “You ...
The Oakland Athletics have had a surprisingly strong start at the plate this season, but they will be without one of their top offensive contributors in Ben Zobrist after it was revealed he will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.
The surgery took place on April 28.
Continue for updates.
Zobrist Undergoes Surgery
Tuesday, April 28
Zobrist completed successful surgery today, according to Joe Salvatore: "Zobrist underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, at Presidio Surgical Center San Francisco".
The Athletics' official Twitter account noted on April 25 that the 33-year-old utility man had been placed on the 15-day disabled ...
The Oakland Athletics have had a surprisingly strong start at the plate this season, but they will be without one of their top offensive contributors in Ben Zobrist after it was revealed he will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.
Continue for updates.
Zobrist Placed on 15-Day DL with Knee Injury
Saturday, April 25
According to the Athletics' official Twitter account, the 33-year-old utility man has been placed on the 15-day disabled list:
Jorge L. Ortiz of USA Today noted that Zobrist has a tear in his left meniscus.
Joe Stiglich of Comcast SportsNet California confirmed Zobrist will have surgery though ...
With the release of the Oakland Raiders' 2015 season schedule, the opportunity has arrived to take a look ahead and make some early predictions for the team's performance in the upcoming NFL season.
You might be thinking to yourself, "But there's still the draft! And rosters are going to continue to take shape throughout the summer!" You might be thinking that, perhaps, it would be prudent to wait at least a little longer, at least until after the draft, before trying to make such predictions. Maybe you're right.
But where's the fun in that?
Yes, teams will make major additions in the upcoming ...
The Oakland Raiders have several needs to address in the 2015 NFL draft.Who could the Raiders select with the fourth overall pick? What positions should they focus on?Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris Simms discuss the Raiders' ultimate draft plan in the video above.Read more Oakland Raiders news on BleacherReport.com
Are you ready for some football? Well, not quite yet but let’s get prepared with the official release of the NFL schedule, per NFL.com. Realistically, the Oakland Raiders are looking at an 8-8 season.
Playoff contenders aren’t cultivated overnight, but Raider Nation will see significant progress from the Silver and Black. Nonetheless, the franchise is still a season away from making a legitimate playoff push.
The basis of these predictions were made with a major concern for the Raiders secondary. The starting cornerbacks are a major concern heading into the season. Teams with explosive wide receivers capable of going over the top ...