Analysis: How Tom Brady administered a harsh ‘playoff team’ lesson to Raiders
It was midway through the third quarter of a 33-8 loss to New England on Sunday when Patriots’ running back Dion Lewis lost a shoe and CBS announcer Jim Nantz said of the Raiders, “No turnovers, but...
View ArticleDerek Carr turns in another dud before padding his stats in garbage time
MEXICO CITY — Derek Carr’s laborious 2017 carried on south of the border with yet another underwhelming performance. He padded his stats when it was far too late, finishing 28-of-49 for 237 yards and a...
View ArticleRaiders report card: Oakland turns in cringeworthy performance against Patriots
MEXICO CITY — The Patriots’ offensive juggernaut came as no surprise, but Oakland’s offense unexpectedly fell flat on Sunday. The Raiders (4-6) were blown out of the water by New England (8-2), the...
View ArticleThe Daily Dieter Podcast: It’s over for Raiders this season
Coming off a bye week, there was some hope that a strong showing in Mexico City against the New England Patriots might signal a second-half surge for the Raiders. Dieter Kurtenbach explains that...
View ArticleRaiders’ Jack Del Rio responds to Trump’s tweet on Lynch and wife’s retort
ALAMEDA — Raiders coach Jack Del Rio did his best Monday to move on not only from a one-sided loss but from having running back Marshawn Lynch called out by President Trump on Twitter and his wife...
View ArticleRaiders coach Jack Del Rio: `I think it’s close and we’re capable’
ALAMEDA — As if dealing with a crisis of presidential and spousal proportions wasn’t enough, Raiders coach Jack Del Rio Monday had to sort through the rubble of a one-sided loss on an international...
View ArticleLet’s play the Raiders blame game: Del Rio and Carr top a lengthy list
Take Our PollThe debate is raging at this point with the Raiders at 4-6 and meandering toward the finish line somehow within striking distance of the playoffs. Who’s to blame? Related Articles...
View ArticleRaiders fire defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr.
ALAMEDA – The Raiders have fired defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. 10 games into his third season with Oakland, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. Head coach Jack Del Rio delivered the news to...
View ArticleRaiders fire defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr.
The Oakland Raiders chose to part ways with defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. The firing of Norton Jr. comes on the heels of a 33-8 loss to the New England Patriots in Mexico City.
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Kurtenbach: Ken Norton Jr. was an easy scapegoat, but firing him won’t solve...
If you take a look at the advanced statistics or any game tape from the last seven weeks, you’ll see that the Raiders have the worst defense in the NFL, bar none. Related Articles Ex-49ers, Raiders...
View ArticleThe Daily Dieter Podcast: Firing Ken Norton Jr. won’t fix Raiders’ problems
The Raiders made a move that had been rumored for a long time by dismissing defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. on Tuesday. Dieter Kurtenbach can’t help but wonder what this move is pretending to fix,...
View ArticleWhy Jack Del Rio fired defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr.
(If you are unable to see this video click here) ALAMEDA — Jack Del Rio says it was strictly his call to fire defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. On Wednesday, Del Rio addressed Bay Area media for...
View ArticleKhalil Mack and Bruce Irvin miss practice because of rest day
ALAMEDA – Star defensive end Khalil Mack and linebacker Bruce Irvin didn’t practice Wednesday, but the team participation report noted neither had an injury. Both stretched with the team before walking...
View ArticleWhy Musgrave had it all over Downing as Raiders’ O-coordinator
ALAMEDA — Has Todd Downing been a disaster, or simply an offensive coordinator in need of some prime field position to operate at the level of his predecessor Bill Musgrave? Related Articles John...
View ArticleRaiders podcast: What to make of Ken Norton Jr.’s firing
(If you experience trouble viewing the page on your mobile device click here) Matt Schneidman and Jerry McDonald sort through the mess the Raiders find themselves in after an embarrassing loss to New...
View ArticleJohn Pagano speaks for first time as Raiders’ defensive play-caller
(If you experience trouble viewing this page on your mobile device click here) ALAMEDA — The Raiders defense won’t look much different, if at all, from a personnel standpoint with John Pagano at the...
View ArticleJack Del Rio: Day off for Mack, Irvin had nothing to do with Norton firing
ALAMEDA — Addressing the recent absence of Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin from practice, Raiders coach Jack Del Rio on Friday harkened back to the times when Charles Woodson would get a rest day. Related...
View ArticleRaiders want to give Marshawn Lynch more carries
ALAMEDA — Marshawn Lynch has finally showed flashes of Beast Mode since returning from his suspension. Since getting tossed from Oakland’s last home game against the Chiefs, Lynch has 124 yards on 25...
View ArticleFast facts: Raiders (4-6) vs. Broncos (3-7)
Site: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Kickoff: 1:25 p.m. PST TV: CBS – Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon, Melanie Collins Related Articles Oakland airport adds new nonstop East Coast flights THREE KEYS 1. Can...
View ArticleRaiders 21, Broncos 14: Oakland climbs within one game of division lead
(If you are unable to see this video through your mobile phone click here) OAKLAND — For all the Raiders’ misery this season, they’re somehow one game from the division lead. That’s what a sub-.500...
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