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Every team currently looking for a head coach is going to place an emphasis on different qualities that they believe make a successful one. Not every team is going to do that the same way because there are unique qualities that are required to be successful in certain cities.   The Oakland Raiders are one such team that has a unique set of qualities they need in their next head coach. No singular candidate is likely to possess all the qualities they need, but they’ll have to get as close as they can.   Aside from the obvious prerequisites like leadership skills ...
The Oakland Raiders have reportedly interviewed Mike Shanahan for their head coaching position. Does a reunion in Oakland make sense for Shanahan? Is the Raiders head coaching job a good one? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris Simms discuss a potential reunion in Oakland in the video above.Read more Oakland Raiders news on BleacherReport.com
General manager Reggie McKenzie has drafted solid parts of the Oakland Raiders' future, which include Derek Carr, Khalil Mack, Latavius Murray and Sio Moore. McKenzie's fourth draft will be critical in helping the Raiders finally overcome futility. This draft should focus primarily on improving Oakland’s interior defense and adding offensive skill players. The Silver and Black gave up a whopping 119.4 yards per game on the ground and ranked dead last in total yards of offense. Those statistics alone are indications why it took 11 games to celebrate one victory. On a positive note, Oakland finished the season 3-3 behind a young nucleus of players; ...
You can bet, like most people, the players on the Oakland A's have New Year's resolutions for 2015. During the week of Christmas, I asked A's fans what would be on their wish list. This week I'll keep the holiday spirit alive and venture a guess as to what many of the A's starters' New Year's resolutions might be, specifically pertaining to the 2015 baseball season. Of course there are a few disclaimers to mention. First, the following list is made up by me. The resolutions on this list were not provided by the player unless otherwise specifically stated. As such, take them lightly ...