By Jeremy Harris Robbie Gould’s dramatic 49-yard field goal against the Oakland Raiders with two seconds remaining on Sunday propelled the Bears to their first victory of the season 22-20. However, Gould was probably blissfully unaware that cardiac kicks are the rule, not the exception, when these teams meet. Make or miss, victory or defeat, jubilation or despair, most … [Read more...] about Robbie Gould: the latest cardiac kicker in Bears-Raiders series
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Giveaway: Broadcast the Raiders Game Yourself This Weekend and Win a Jersey
Oakland is coming off an impressive last-minute win over Baltimore last week and will face the Cleveland “It’s Anyone’s Guess Why We’re Benching Johnny Football” Browns. The game airs on CBS and features two announcers you’ve probably never heard of before in Carter Blackburn and Chris Simms. (So that’s what happened to Chris Simms!) … [Read more...] about Giveaway: Broadcast the Raiders Game Yourself This Weekend and Win a Jersey
2015 NFL Preview: Big and Bold AFC predictions
In the AFC this year, anybody but the Patriots, PLEASE! For the love of God, anyone but New England. The Pats are sports Amy Schumer; there's just only so much you can take of having one single entity shoved down your face. We're long past saturation point; enough is enough. … [Read more...] about 2015 NFL Preview: Big and Bold AFC predictions
NFL team in Los Angeles is “inevitable,” says Jon Gruden’s sources
As we reported on Saturday, some of the most visible NFL media personalities are stating publicly that a team moving to Los Angeles is a near certainty. It could happen by 2016, but most likely the deal gets done in 2017. Whether it's the St. Louis Rams, the Oakland Raiders or the San Diego Chargers, is a question that still needs to be answered. … [Read more...] about NFL team in Los Angeles is “inevitable,” says Jon Gruden’s sources
Los Angeles will likely have an NFL team by 2017
It looks like an NFL team in Los Angeles is a fait accompli. It could possibly happen next year, but more likely the move will happen in 2017. Whether that's the St. Louis Rams, the Oakland Raiders or the San Diego Chargers remains to be seen, but it appears there's a lot more to this narrative than just franchises holding their home towns hostage in order to obtain new stadium … [Read more...] about Los Angeles will likely have an NFL team by 2017
K.C. Chiefs icon Tony Gonzalez high on 2015 Oakland Raiders
With the N.W.A. biopic "Straight Outta Compton" owning the summer box office this month, it's yet another reminder of how '90s nostalgia is "the thing" right now. It takes us back to when silver and black were the colors to wear. "I'm from L.A. so I grew up a hard core Raider fan, it's that whole bad boy image, they have the best uniforms in the league," said Tony … [Read more...] about K.C. Chiefs icon Tony Gonzalez high on 2015 Oakland Raiders
Jim Nantz says Raiders ready to be relevant again
Hello friends. Hello Oakland Raiders fans. It's very difficult to interview CBS' Jim Nantz and only use the print/online version of the discussion. You know and love his voice, so when you converse with him, not providing audio and/or video is to do a great disservice to your readers. This week we caught up with part of the NFL on CBS' lead announce team, and we discussed a … [Read more...] about Jim Nantz says Raiders ready to be relevant again
Jaguars legend Maurice Jones-Drew joins NFL Network
Maurice Jones-Drew is inarguably the greatest running back in the brief history of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jones-Drew retired this past March after nine seasons in the NFL. In eight years with the Jags and then spending last season with the Oakland Raiders he compiled career totals of 8,167 rushing yards and 81 total touchdowns. … [Read more...] about Jaguars legend Maurice Jones-Drew joins NFL Network
Bo Jackson evokes Taylor Swift while opining on Cam Newton
"I don't watch baseball," Bo Jackson said when I asked him his thoughts on the 2015 Chicago White Sox. Naturally, I followed up by asking him if he watches football. "I don't watch football, that's like you going home, grabbing a beer and watching Ted Koppel. "You don't do that, do you?" … [Read more...] about Bo Jackson evokes Taylor Swift while opining on Cam Newton
Why should the Oakland Raiders go back to L.A? Why not?
Both the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders plan a shared stadium near L.A. in case their hometown venue deals don't end up working out. If they can't get their new stadiums, then the Chargers and Raiders will move forward on this plan to build a privately financed, $1.7-billion stadium in Carson, California, near Los Angeles. … [Read more...] about Why should the Oakland Raiders go back to L.A? Why not?