Published on: 27th August, 2010
"All warfare is based on deception," Sun Tzu wrote in his classic military manifesto, "The Art Of War." And few people know that better than NFL coaches. If teams won games based on predictions or by having the more skilled players, there would be no reason to play the game. Alas, my ...Published on: 27th August, 2010
1) New York Jets: Rex Ryan will flex, and Darrelle Revis will rejoin. 2) Minnesota Vikings: Pat and Kevin Williams and Jared Allen. 3) San Francisco 49ers: Mike Singletary has fashioned his team in his tough image. 4) Pittsburgh Steelers: Always solid. 5) Green Bay Packers: Charles Woodson, current NFL Defensive MVP. 6) Baltimore Ravens: ...Published on: 27th August, 2010
1. Replace Russell The Trade for Jason Campbell has already paid huge dividends. And Campbell is ready to prove that he is a top tier quarterback. 2. Rebuilding the run defense Defensive coordinator John Marshall, defensive line coach Mike Waufle, linebackers coach Mike Haluchak and secondary coach Lionel Washington knew they had to make ...Published on: 26th August, 2010
After nearly a month of drills and practices, the Oakland Raiders ended training camp today. Their mission was to get better every day, but the greatest part of progression is a change in attitude. Tom Cable and Hue Jackson are a big part of the change in attitude along with Jason ...Published on: 26th August, 2010
The Oakland Raiders have a storied history of success, but for the past few years success has been hard to come by for the Silver and Black. The tough persona, the “in your face” play, the win by any means attitude had gone adrift. Last season, I watched the Raiders play ...Published on: 26th August, 2010
Call him the #1 shut-down corner in the NFL. Call him collect. But opposing NFL wide receivers will be calling him “the shadow.” Because the Raiders pro-bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha will be doing just that against opposing number one receivers. So what does Asomugha think about it: ``I love it," ...Published on: 26th August, 2010
The Oakland Raiders believe they have everything in place to win the AFC West and make the playoffs. These 5 players will assure that the Raiders succeed this year. 1. CB Nmandi Asomugha Asomugha will do everything on defense this year expect blitz quarterbacks. In 2009, opposing quarterbacks threw at Asomugha only ...Published on: 26th August, 2010
Saturday night the Raiders and 49ers will battle. Most NFL analyst predict the 49ers to win and have a better season than the Raiders.I, however, challenge those notions. I've listed my top 3 reasons why the Raiders will win on Saturday.Begin SlideshowPublished on: 26th August, 2010
Week Three of the NFL Preseason is usually the week that most teams showcase their starters.Here are the five things that will be determined Saturday night when the 49ers and the Raiders meet.Begin SlideshowPublished on: 26th August, 2010
Saturday night will match up the Top two Wide receivers picked in the 2009 NFL Draft. In the 2009 NFL Draft, the best wide receiver was Texas Tech’s man-child Michael Crabtree, but Darrius Heyward Bey was faster than Crabtree—therefore, the Oakland Raiders went with Bey in the first round. Crabtree wound ...