EDGE RUSHER Current Grade: (25/45) F* At least the Raiders have several players under contract at the LB position going into the 2018 offseason,...
Definitely. I heard that Reggie’s numbers guy is still there. But how hard can it be to find a Cal grad who can do that? :)
EDGE RUSHER Current Grade: (9/30) F* Focusing on the players who finished the season in the silver and black, the Edge spot is in dreadful shape....
I love it. His analysis is fun and intelligent, and his talent evaluation is excellent.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR Current Grade: (18/30) D-* Oakland players not named Khalil Mack have struggled to pressure the QB, but they have been close to...
OFFENSIVE LINE Current Grade: (36/75) F* The one-vaunted offensive line is in shambles. Age, injuries, and inexperience have turned a massive...
His coach has praised his effort on defense several times this season, for what it's worth.
By the eye test - better. By the defensive metrics, he was one of the worst over the past two seasons, and he's up about 20 spots over where he...
Last month, Russell posted career highs in points scored (292) and assists (87), on his way to averaging 19.5 points, 5.8 dimes, and 4.0 rebounds....
TIGHT END (19/30) D Maybe the Raiders have assembled an impressive group of Tight Ends. Maybe Gruden really knows how to use Tight Ends. Maybe the...
Didn’t watch the game (obviously), but Fox was horrible yesterday. I mean, just read the comments in the Ball thread.
MORE IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Brandon Ingram 15.5, 2.2, 4.0 (21.7) {-3.6} Vs. 25.3 -Not looking like a success so far. Again, there's a lot to adapt to....
Still not sure what I think of NBA.com's RPM, but here's the top 10 PGs, sorted by "Wins" (at right): 1 James Harden HOU 30 36.7 7.92 -0.40 7.52...
NFL Players with 10+ QB Hits, 3 or fewer Sacks, sorted by HITS to SACK ratio. Frankie Luvu 11 / 3 (3.7) Arik Armstead 12 / 3 (4.0) Derek Barnett...
RECEIVER (19/45) F Here's something that won't surprise fans of the Raiders: Oakland has no WR rated by PFF in the top 50 at the position. Here's...
RUNNINGBACK Grade: F* The Raiders have had some success at RB this season. Doug Martin has averaged 4.2 yards in posting 738 yards from scrimmage,...
QUARTERBACK (11/15)* Here is the list of QBs who have played for the Raiders since Gannon's injury: Collins (7 wins), Tuiasosopo (0 wins), Walter...
Season's almost over, and I'm planning a position-by-position analysis of the team. I'll start here with QB, because it's pretty settled, in my view.
We have four top 40 picks. DE/DI/LB - at least two of these. WR/CB I think Harris and Joseph can handle the S spot.
What offensive line was that? Guys did a great job against one of the best pass rushes.
