A Fan’s Tribulation: Why Do You Love or Hate the Oakland Raiders?
Published on: 11th March, 2010
I must preface this article with a few seemingly unrelated points, but they accentuate the purpose of this article This is a question that has been bubbling (or effervescing) in my mind for quite some time, especially after a derogatory blog from an "unbiased" reporter at ESPN named Jay Mariotti. I have made ...Buyer Beware: Why Acquiring Brandon Marshall Would Be Akin to Randy Moss
Published on: 9th March, 2010
In recent months, one of the most talked about free agents in the NFL has been Denver receiver Brandon Marshall. And rightfully so. In four seasons with the Denver Broncos, Marshall has compiled over 100 catches in three of those seasons, and has already amassed over 4,000 yards. Marshall has done so with ...Why Oakland Raider Fans Can Breath a Sigh Of Relief and Scratch Their Heads
Published on: 4th March, 2010
If you had not heard, the Oakland Raiders tendered several restricted free agents, including quarterback Bruce Gradkowski. The others are linebackers Thomas Howard, Kirk Morrison, Ricky Brown; long-snapper Jon Condo; and cornerback Stanford Routt. It is also rumored that defensive-tackle Gerard Warren and halfback Justin Fargas will be released. I personally ...The 10 Most Disastrous NFL Moves of the Decade
Published on: 19th February, 2010
In the wake of the first Super Bowl win by the New Orleans Saints, a team that had long wallowed in less than mediocrity, I started thinking about the worst NFL moves in the past 10 years. For example, the San Diego Chargers allowed both quarterback Drew Brees and running back ...With Eighth Pick of the 2010 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders Select…Tim Tebow?
Published on: 16th February, 2010
Almost a year ago, Al Davis pulled his predictable unorthodoxy by selecting Derrius Heyward-Bey with the seventh overall pick of the NFL Draft—a receiver that some had as a third-round pick. Mr. Davis is no stranger to head-scratchers. And a little question keeps chattering: Would Al Davis be "crazy" enough to take ...The Road Ahead for the Oakland Raiders
Published on: 13th February, 2010
Raider Nation seems to be waiting in much anticipation for the 2010 off-season to begin, despite knowing that what Al Davis wants, Davis will get, and a kick in the teeth to everyone else. Raider Nation has afforded Big Al his stubbornness for a few simple reasons: a) three Super Bowl ...Why Tim Brown Is a Hall Of Famer, Not Andre Reed Or Cris Carter
Published on: 10th January, 2010
I must agree with the analytical sentiments of a writer on sports-reference.com who determined that Tim Brown had the most consistent Hall of Fame credentials between him, Cris Carter, and Andre Reed. The Hall of Fame has released its list of 17 finalists for the Hall of Fame, including four wide ...Why the NCAA College Football Title is Just a Delusion of Grandeur
Published on: 9th January, 2010
Let me start by saying that I don't watch much, if any, college football. That though is part of the problem. I don't watch it, because it has no meaning. If you haven't figured out that the BCS is rigged, then you're a fool and possibly a doting fool. If you actually ...Why the Oakland Raiders Should Trade for Brandon Marshall
Published on: 6th January, 2010
Let me start by saying that I can imagine people will either love this idea, hate it passionately, or just wouldn't count on it, but I had to find out what people think. The Denver Broncos have a predicament with their star receiver Brandon Marshall, who has stated that he wants ...Looking Ahead: What Should the Oakland Raiders Do in the NFL Draft?
Published on: 5th January, 2010
It is that time of year again. You know, the time of year when technically the days are getting longer and brighter, while the bulb in Al Davis' head never seems to change? That, and it's also the time of year when fans of teams on the outside of the postseason ...Featured Sponsors
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