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When the Oakland Raiders made Jack Del Rio their 20th head coach, the hiring of a top-notch offensive coordinator became paramount to their success. As a defensive-minded head coach, Del Rio would need an offensive mind to continue the development of his new young quarterback, Derek Carr. Del Rio's choice is Bill Musgrave, but he’s an uninspiring option to develop Carr. Short of re-hiring Greg Olson, it’s hard to imagine a worse scenario for the Raiders. That doesn’t mean Musgrave won’t be successful. Like Del Rio, he deserves a chance to see what he can do in Oakland. Hires derided by the ...
The Oakland Athletics' offseason has been...busy, to say the least. After a myriad of moves, fans and analysts continue to debate whether the A's will remain contenders or fail to finish above .500. Some say they're winners, because doubting Billy Beane is foolish. Others argue they're losers, because the A's did not adequately replace the talent lost. In all, the team traded away Josh Donaldson, Brandon Moss, Jeff Samardzija and Derek Norris. The A's let a slew of free agents sign elsewhere, and they acquired Brett Lawrie, Ben Zobrist, Tyler Clippard, Marcus Semien and multiple prospects. As the debate over the team rages on, a ...
Pending free-agent Terrance Knighton has made his feelings for new Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio well-known. How would he fit in Oakland? Would the Raiders be willing to invest in him?Watch above as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report NFL Analysts Jonathan Vilma and Chris Simms discuss Knighton's future in the video above. Read more Oakland Raiders news on BleacherReport.com
Many owners will enter the 2015 fantasy football season not realizing the Oakland Raiders even have stars. Oh, they’re there, you just might need a stronger telescope to see through the black hole. Derek Carr and Latavius Murray led the young offense, while James Jones provided the veteran stability. The trio was long on promise but short on results, landing the Raiders offense in the bottom two (ranked 31st) for the third time since Rich Gannon retired (2004). Oakland’s struggles cost first-time head coach Dennis Allen his job four games into his third season. The Raiders promoted offensive line coach Tony Sparano ...
Addison Russell was viewed as the only potential star in Oakland's farm system headed into 2014, but that obviously changed when he was dealt in early July to the Cubs in the Jeff Samardzija-Jason Hammel trade. Outfielder Billy McKinney, the A’s first-round pick in 2013, also was shipped out in the trade. However, general manager Billy Beane and the A’s have done an admirable job restocking their farm system since the end of the season. In late November, the team traded All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson to the Blue Jays in return for Brett Lawrie and three prospects: right-hander Kendall Graveman, left-hander ...
The Oakland Raiders are in the market for a new defensive coordinator, with numerous names in the mix for the job.  College Coach Reportedly In DC Mix  Saturday, Jan. 24 Dianna Marie Russini of NBC reported that the Raiders have a coach in mind to become their defensive coordinator: Russini also ruled out another potential candidate, former Falcons head coach Mike Smith:   Raiders Kick off DC Search Monday, Jan. 19  It seems the Oakland Raiders are rebuilding every few years. The 2015 NFL season will be no exception, as new head coach Jack Del Rio will be tasked with turning the organization around.    One of the most important ...
Free agency wasn’t a strong point for general manager Reggie McKenzie last year. He signed a group of aging veterans who had minimal impact on the 2014 season. Fortunately, the majority of their contracts have little to no guaranteed money owed in 2015. These contracts can be disposed of if needed to make room for high-end signings during free agency this year. McKenzie has to swing for the fences during free agency to push the Oakland Raiders to the next level at a quicker pace. The Raiders will have ample salary-cap space at a time when some of the most talented players in ...
New Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio was on the hunt for a new offensive coordinator, and on Jan. 19 the team confirmed Bill Musgrave would be taking the position. Continue for updates.   Raiders Select Bill Musgrave For OC Position Monday, Jan. 19 The Raiders confirmed on Monday that their next offensive coordinator will be Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave:   Raiders Search For New Offensive Coordinator  Sunday, Jan. 18 Newly inked as the Oakland Raiders' head coach, Jack Del Rio isn't wasting time filling out his staff.    Bill Williamson of ESPN passed along a report from colleague Chris Mortensen citing Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave as a ...
The Jack Del Rio-Reggie McKenzie regime hopes to elevate the Oakland Raiders franchise to new levels. ESPN Senior Analyst Chris Mortensen initially reported on the hire to make Del Rio the Raiders' next coach on Wednesday. Where does the new head coach start? Will McKenzie continue his streak of relatively successful drafts? When taking an overview of the prospects available in 2015, there are some positions the Raiders must address right away and others that can be addressed later in the draft with the depth at certain positions. Generally, McKenzie has to be aggressive with his picks on defense with the exception of picking ...
Now that the Oakland Raiders have finalized a deal to make Jack Del Rio their head coach, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the task of turning around a moribund franchise enters another phase of a 13-year process. The goal is to get back to the playoffs and contend for championships, but at 3-13 in 2014, the Raiders have a long way to go. For the Raiders to get there, they must hire top assistant coaches to maximize and develop the talent they have. The role of the two coordinators in Oakland’s turnaround will be nearly as important as general manager Reggie ...