A dead period in the NFL hasn’t stopped the Oakland Raiders from the grind of building a successful franchise.
Players are partaking in unofficial workouts, coaches continue to assess talent and the front office continues to scout new talent.
For Oakland, all these activities are signs of an organization diligent in rebuilding its brand. It’s possible the culture has already made a shift months before the season. The buzz around Oakland maintains an outlook of positivity and development.
We’ll touch on all the news that got the blogosphere chirping about the Silver and Black.Begin Slideshow
The Oakland Raiders made plenty of moves this offseason, headlined by the drafting of Alabama receiver Amari Cooper, who figures to make an instant impact on offense.
What are the key storylines heading into camp? Which players have a lot to prove?
Watch as Stephen Nelson and Paul Wexler of RaiderBeat discuss the key storylines for the Raiders' upcoming season. Read more Oakland Raiders news on BleacherReport.com
The Oakland Raiders have significantly upgraded their run defense and placed an immense amount of faith on a developing secondary.
The Raiders' front seven will consist of two free agents and a budding superstar at linebacker. While the secondary remains relatively unknown, it doesn’t mean these young talented players aren’t capable of putting together a respectable pass defense.
The results can ultimately go either way with first-time defensive coordinator Ken Norton, Jr.
What is the current state of the defense three weeks away from training camp?
We’ll go through the depth chart from position to position on the defensive side of the ball and ...
Several new faces with the Oakland Raiders haven’t stirred the buzz expected fresh out of the draft.
Organized team practices and minicamps have consisted of players running around without pads in shorts or sweatpants.
Defensive players, especially pass-rushers, are limited in showing their skills in the early stages of the offseason with restrictions to putting quarterbacks in harms way.
Which players have the potential to rise above the competition and shine during training camp? Here’s a quick rundown of five players set to strut their stuff when the Raiders return to the practice field in approximately three weeks.Begin Slideshow
The Oakland Raiders have made a lot of important additions this offseason. On paper, this is a much improved team from the one that finished last season with a 3-13 record.
But as everyone knows, games aren't won on paper. While Oakland added talent at almost every position, it won't mean anything until this rebuilt roster can consistently put together winning performances on game days.
There's a reason why the Raiders had to rebuild their roster. Watching them play last season, it was clear there was no shortage of problems to fix no matter where you looked. This roster was rebuilt this ...
Deep within the crevices of the Oakland Raiders depth chart lie some hidden gems capable of making the 53-man roster.
Some of these players are rough around the edges, but they’re raw talents who can make a push in case of injuries or a lack of depth at a particular position.
The Raiders have the talent to propel the franchise out of obscurity; a small percentage of those talents aren’t the flashy names or rising superstars. We’ll discuss some players who can potentially make the final cut as active players on the roster for the regular season.Begin Slideshow
A lot of things went wrong for the Oakland Raiders defense in 2014. But of all of those things, the worst one occurred before the season even started.
The Oakland defense looked to be set at linebacker. With two stud playmakers on the outside and a steadying presence in the middle in the form of Nick Roach, the linebackers were primed to be the defense's strongest unit.
But a season-ending head injury to Roach in the preseason stopped this unit from reaching its potential. The entire defense—not just the linebackers—never recovered from this loss.
The Raiders tried using a few different players to fill ...
The Oakland Raiders defensive ends are essential in providing help for a young, inexperienced secondary.
For the Raiders, quarterback pressure becomes a vital tool in defeating quarterbacks Philip Rivers and Peyton Manning, who are accurate pocket-passing statues.
Both Manning and Rivers have mastered the art of getting rid of the football quickly behind stout offensive lines built to stifle the pass rush.
Unfortunately, the Raiders' starting defensive ends lack the willpower to dominate rival offensive lines. Defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. must use clever schemes to create mismatches in efforts to win battles in the trenches.
What's the outlook of this position in both the ...
The time is now for the Oakland Raiders' 2013 draft class, and the pressures of the upcoming season could furnish diamonds or deliver a blow to the team's season outlook.
The 2013 draftees were general manager Reggie McKenzie’s first full draft class. For his own sake, he’s hoping for a batch of gems to make an impact in 2015.
The rapid development of the 2014 draft class, which includes five or six starters for the upcoming season, only adds to the pressure on some of the three-year veterans handpicked by McKenzie. How will these players in the hot seat respond?
Projected Starters
Former sixth-round ...
The Oakland Raiders have made plenty of impressive offseason moves, including the hiring of Jack Del Rio as their new head coach. Why will the Raiders succeed in 2015? What should fans expect this upcoming season?Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris Simms discuss the Raiders' offseason in the video above. Read more Oakland Raiders news on BleacherReport.com