In the 2013 NFL offseason, the Oakland Raiders will have plenty of significant decisions to make. Being in the second offseason of the new management regime, these decisions will be crucial to the franchise's development process.While it is likely that Dennis Allen returns as head coach, a season like this will surely spark some serious re-evaluation on the rest of the coaching staff and of course in regards to player personnel.Here are the five biggest decisions facing the Oakland Raiders this offseason.Begin Slideshow
Raider Nation has spoken loud and clear: Offensive coordinator Greg Knapp has got to go! If Knapp is let go by Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie and head coach Dennis Allen, who would make a good replacement for leading the Raiders' offensive attack in the 2013 season? Let’s take a look at a few coaches who may be a good fit as the new offensive coordinator for the 2013 Oakland Raiders.Begin Slideshow
2012 has been far less than kind to the Oakland Raiders. The offense is anemic, and the defense has been just as terrible.General manager Reggie McKenzie is having a tough time trying to change the culture of a franchise that has been built on rugged, physical play. Then again, it was impossible to think it would happen overnight.As Week 17 approaches, the Raiders are 4-11 and remain one of the worst teams in the NFL. They had their impressive moments this season, but a struggling offense coexisting with an even worse defense is a recipe for disaster.Here is a blueprint ...
Sebastian Janikowski won the fan voting portion of the Pro Bowl voting, but lost out to Phil Dawson of the Cleveland Browns once players and coaches weighed in. Dawson was 28 for 29 on the season with his only miss being blocked, while Janikowski was 31 of 34 with his only misses coming from 51 yards or longer. Dawson’s longest field goal was 53 yards to Janikowski’s 57 yards. While Dawson was a deserving candidate, there’s no way he clearly belonged ahead of the man affectionately known as Seabass to the Raider Nation. Janikowski made his first Pro Bowl in ...
It’s been a long and arduous season in Oakland. The Raiders are slogging through their first full year without Al Davis running the franchise, and it hasn’t been fun for the Raider Nation. The new regime was dealt a roster full of overpaid players and few draft picks, with the net result being four wins and 11 losses. The Raiders have been giving the young players expanded playing time over the past several weeks and should also give Terrelle Pryor his first career start on Sunday. It made some sense to give Pryor more playing time before Carson Palmer was ...
Though the Oakland Athletics answered their biggest offseason questions—who plays shortstop and which free agents will be re-signed—there are a few that remain unanswered. While some are minor, others are so important they could have major implications on whether the A's repeat as AL West champions. In 2012, Oakland stole the division from the Texas Rangers in the 162nd game of the season. The Los Angeles Angels weren't far behind. And while the Rangers haven't done anything to put themselves in place to compete in 2013, the Angels added Josh Hamilton to their already staunch offense which includes Albert Pujols ...
Once again, the Oakland Raiders will head into the 2013 free agency period with very little cap space, yet a lot of work to do.As much as everyone wants to see their team go after the top free agents available, it won't be a realistic option for the Raiders for at least a few more years. In Reggie McKenzie and Dennis Allen's second year, we can still expect the organizational turnover to continue, but via some more affordable additions.Here is a realistic free agent wish list for the Oakland Raiders, with heavy consideration toward their current position with the salary cap.Begin ...
If you were Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane, what would you put on your Christmas wish list? The 50-year-old with three children will likely get a slew of ties, dress shirts, socks and tools. I mean, after all, what else do you buy the man who already runs a baseball organization? But if Santa Claus were to bring Beane anything and everything he wishes for, there's a couple of things the A's GM might write down immediately. Of course, these have to be things he can receive on Christmas day, so 100 wins or another AL West pennant aren't ...
What can you say about the 2012 Oakland Raiders that hasn’t already been said?The defense has been expectantly horrible, but the offense has been even more offensive. On Sunday in Carolina, the Raiders failed to score an offensive touchdown for the second straight week while the defense played well. Carson Palmer was knocked out of the game with an apparent rib injury in the first quarter. Under some circumstances losing the starting quarterback is a good excuse for playing poorly, but it’s not just the quarterback that’s the problem in Oakland. The play-calling was so bad that Tim Brown started calling his ...
The Oakland Raiders are finishing up the 2012 season and have now gone 10 years without a winning record. Reggie McKenzie and his coaches are now looking towards the upcoming 2013 NFL draft. Let's break down each round and create a wish list of positions and players that can help the Oakland Raiders continue to build towards the 2013 season.Begin Slideshow