Oakland Raiders Postseason

Begin Oakland Raider fans. It has been 12 years since we’ve made the playoffs. Oakland Raider The harsh yet honest truth. However, Oakland Raider I am willing to say that we will get there this year. Oakland Raider A few reasons why: On March 13, 2014 the Oakland Raiders signed what could be the best defensive men we’ve had in a while. LaMarr Woodley and Justin Tuck. Oakland Raider Get used to those names being said quite a bit when our defense is on the field. Oakland Raider These guys have something to prove and they’re looking to do it with the Raiders. Oakland Raider On the offensive side of the ball, I was quite amazed with what Reggie McKenzie brought in. Oakland Raider Matt Schaub, James Jones, and Maurice Jones-Drew. Now I can’t be the only fan thinking we got lucky for being able to sign Schaub. I personally think the Texans gave up way too easy. Yes, he had an abysmal season last year but that’s no reason to trade him for a 6th round pick. Oakland Raider Also, I know for a fact that I was not the only Raider fan who cried a little bit when I heard the news that Rashad Jennings was leaving for New York and Darren McFadden had been resigned. But since then, McKenzie has made it clear he wants to win now. Bringing in MJD is going to make an instant impact for us. Yes, MJD & DMC both bring an injury prone running duo to the table yet deep down inside I feel one of them is due a 2000 yard season. (I’d be fine with both). Now, to the best part in my eyes. Oakland Raider When was the last time the Raiders had a receiver that was reliable more than 50% of the time? I am looking forward to Schaub connecting with Jones on 20+ yard receptions/touchdowns. Oakland Raider We are bringing in old guys, Oakland Raider but these guys that are “over the hill” in the eyes of most analysts are winners. And they bring competition to the table. All the Nation needs is hope. Oakland Raider Next to “old man” LaMarr Woodley will be our 1st round pick Khalil Mack. (6 ft 3 in, 248 lbs) The 23 year old coming from Buffalo is going to be the main man on our defense. Oakland Raider He was the MAC Defensive Player of The Year in 2013 and is looking to pick up where he left off in 2014. Oakland Raider I am definitely looking forward to the 2014 Season. My prediction is that we go 8-8 or better.  As the great Bo Jackson once said “Set your goals high, Oakland Raider and don’t stop till you get there” Let’s set our goals to playoffs and hope for the best. Oakland Raider Have an amazing day Raider Nation Oakland Raider.

Oakland Raiders’s offseason

Oakland Raiders The Oakland Raiders' offseason workouts began on April 22. Oakland Raiders They concluded Thursday with the end of a mandatory three-day minicamp. Oakland Raiders So what did Dennis Allen, entering his third season as the Raiders' head coach, glean from nearly two months of being around his team as it begins its reconstruction in earnest, especially with training camp about five weeks away? Oakland Raiders Consider Every Raiders draft pick is signed and every Raiders player under contract was in attendance for the minicamp. No contract haggling, squabbling or unnecessary drama. "I like the direction we're headed as a football team," Allen said. Oakland Raiders "I think we've got a group of guys that are committed to winning. I think they're committed to this organization, and I think we have a lot of guys who have a lot to prove. That's an exciting thing for a football coach. That's an exciting thing for these football players. "So I like our direction, I like our commitment and we've just got to keep working. Oakland Raiders " An infusion of veteran talent with past success, especially on the defensive side of the ball, such as Justin Tuck, LaMarr Woodley and Antonio Smith as well as Oakland taking linebacker Khalil Mack with the No. 5 overall draft pick  has given the team a new identity. And on offense, the Raiders have a seasoned, new quarterback in Matt Schaub and a hot prospect in second-round draft pick Derek Carr, who has overtaken Matt McGloin as Oakland's second-string signal-caller. Injury-wise, guard Lucas Nix (knee) is the only player Allen sees as potentially missing the start of training camp, even though cornerback D.J. Hayden (foot) participated in just one organized team activities (OTAs) session and linebacker Kevin Burnett (ankle) and Smith (undisclosed) missed them all while recovering from injuries. Allen was asked if there was a palpable feel on the practice field that this was, indeed, a better team than he had the previous two years. "I don't think there's any question you can feel that," Allen said. "You guys have been around here too, Oakland Raiders so I think you've seen these practices around here for a while. " Oakland Raiders I think we've had an outstanding offseason and I think our team from the day that we started the offseason program to where we're at now, we've improved tremendously. But we've still got to go out there and do it when we get to training camp and do it when we get to the regular season," Oakland Raiders the end.