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It was another disappointing year for the Oakland Raiders. The team played better toward the end of the season, but it wasn't enough to make up for the disheartening 0-10 start. But one of the best parts of sports is that there's always next season. And for the Raiders, the hope is real. The team was better than the final 3-13 record would indicate. Derek Carr, Khalil Mack and Latavius Murray showed real potential, and the team will build around them moving forward. The biggest issue was the lack of consistent difference-makers on both sides of the ball. Last season, Reggie McKenzie ...
The Oakland Raiders have many questions heading into the offseason. Who do the Raiders need to target in free agency this offseason? What are the positions of need for the Raiders? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris Simms discuss some free-agent targets for the Raiders in the video above.Read more Oakland Raiders news on BleacherReport.com
The Oakland Raiders fired Dennis Allen in September, so they’ve had three months to map out a strategy for hiring their next head coach. It appears that plan was for owner Mark Davis to bat his eyelashes at Jim Harbaugh from across the bay for months, throw money at him at the last minute and pray. The ill-conceived plan to land Harbaugh has the Raiders back to square one. They now have to compete with all the other teams for candidates, they won’t be at the front of the line and they aren’t going to be the favorites if any of ...
The Oakland Raiders finished 2014 with a 3-13 record, missing the postseason for a 12th consecutive season. Which coaches would be a good fit for the struggling Raiders?  Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris Simms discuss Oakland's coaching future in the video above. Read more Oakland Raiders news on BleacherReport.com
Tony Sparano took over the Oakland Raiders after four games in 2014 and finished with a 3-9 record as head coach. Sparano's performance has earned him consideration for the position in 2015, according to NFL Network's Jeff Darlington.  Who else will the Raiders target as their next head coach? Which coach would be the best fit for a team that finished 3-13? Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report NFL Insider Jason Cole discuss the Raiders' 2015 coaching options in the video above. Read more Oakland Raiders news on BleacherReport.com
The Oaklnd Raiders have concluded their 3-13 season and are now searching for their next head coach. Interim coach Tony Sparano, 49ers assistant Eric Mangini, and Eagles offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur are just a few of the multiple names believed to have a chance at the job.  Continue for updates.  Del Rio to Interview in Oakland Saturday, Jan. 3 Jason LaCanfora of CBS Sports reports that the Raiders' interest in Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio has gotten stronger:     Raiders Interview Shurmur Friday, Jan. 2 Bill Williamson of ESPN provides an update on the Raiders' search for a head coach: The Oakland Raiders continued their head coach interview process Friday by ...
At best, the Oakland Raiders were a long shot to win this game. Still, after playing well over the past five games and coming up with three wins in that stretch, the team looked to be moving in the right direction. Even if they lost to the Denver Broncos, they could've put up a fight. But they didn't en route to a 47-14 loss. Early on, the familiar signs were there for what type of game this would be. The offense couldn't move the ball and was able to produce only one first down the entire second half. Even when the ...
The Oakland Raiders are one game away from another disappointing year, but at least it's ending on something of a positive note. The team has been playing much better to end the season. The Raiders have gone 3-2 in their last five, and all three wins came against playoffs contenders. Do they have one more upset in them this season? We'll find out starting at 4:25 p.m. ET when they take on the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium. This is the final chance for several players to make a case for next season, whether it's for a starting job, a bigger role or just ...
According to ESPN reporter Bill Williamson, Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis is prepared to make bold moves in the offseason to bring the franchise back to prominence. One of these foreseen bold moves shouldn’t include firing current general manager Reggie McKenzie. McKenzie has done a terrific job with the last two drafts. During his tenure, a total of eight players selected had a major impact on the 2014 Raiders team. Despite a poor 3-12 record, some players on the roster are worthy of being impact players for the franchise going forward. There are some restless Raiders fans calling for McKenzie’s job: Here's another anti-McKenzie ...
The Oakland Raiders are one game away from concluding another disappointing season. But after a disheartening 0-10 start, they've have an inspirational 5-week stretch during which they've gone 3-2. All three wins came against playoff contenders, and the Raiders have disrupted or ruined all of those team's playoff aspirations. They have a chance to do it again this week against the Denver Broncos. Although it took too long to happen, the team has finally figured out a way to consistently be successful. Offensively, it begins with the running game. Darren McFadden and Maurice Jones-Drew were brought in to create a daunting ...