Category Archives: Oakland Raiders

Oakland Raiders: 2017 NFL Draft Preview

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Dan Shonka

The Raiders are as close as any team with the talent to compete with New England in Tom Brady’s final years. In order to become a real force on defense though they’re going to need some major upgrades inside and … Continue reading →

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Draft Rewind 2016: Karl Joseph, Oakland Raiders

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Dan Shonka

  What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about KARL JOSEPH: West Virginia, 5095 205 4.55. Four-year starter from Orlando, FL. Played safety in a 3-5-3 defensive scheme. Only played in four games last fall after suffering an ACL injury in his … Continue reading →

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Matt Ryan Named PFWA’s 2016 NFL Most Valuable Player

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Dan Shonka

Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan, who led the top-scoring offense in the NFL with franchise records in passing yards (4,944) and touchdowns (38), was selected as the 2016 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year, chosen in voting … Continue reading →

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2016 NFL Records and Milestones

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Dan Shonka

A sampling of NFL records set and milestones reached in 2016:  TEAM RECORDS & MILESTONES ARIZONA CARDINALS Led the NFC in total defense (305.2 yards per game) and sacks (48). QB CARSON PALMER passed for 4,233 yards, his franchise-best third season with … Continue reading →

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Draft Rewind 2015: Amari Cooper, Oakland Raiders

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Dan Shonka

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about AMARI COOPER: Alabama, 6007, 211, 4.37. Junior entry, three-year starter from Miami, FL. Broke Julio Jones’ Alabama freshman receiving records for catches and receiving yards in 2012. Erupted in 2014, setting school and conference receiving … Continue reading →

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Draft Rewind 2014: Gabe Jackson, Oakland Raiders

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Dan Shonka

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about GABE JACKSON: Mississippi State, 6032, 336, 5.51. Four-year starter at left guard. Is a nasty and physical long armed power player with a wide body. Pushing 340 pounds, he majors in run blocking. Average … Continue reading →

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Oakland Raiders’ 5-Year Draft Review

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Dan Shonka

by Adam Fournier, Ourlads’ Intern After the turn of the century, the Raiders were one of the best teams in the AFC and were playing in the Super Bowl in January in 2003. To say it went downhill after that … Continue reading →

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Rodney Hudson Signs with Raiders

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Dan Shonka

by Dave Syvertsen, Ourlads’ Draft Analyst   What? C Rodney Hudson SIGNED by Oakland  Why?  As the Raiders try to once again claw their way out from the basement of the AFC West, they opted to make Hudson one of the … Continue reading →

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Draft Rewind 2014: Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Dan Shonka

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about DEREK CARR: Fresno State, 6023 214 4.69. Three-year starter. He led the country last fall with 5083 yards passing, completing 68.9% of his passes for 50 touchdowns and only 8 interceptions. A classic … Continue reading →

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Draft Rewind 2014: Khalil Mack, Oakland Raiders

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Dan Shonka

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about KHALIL MACK: Buffalo, 6025 251 4.59. Four-year starter. Has played both outside linebacker and a four-man front defensive end. Projects to outside linebacker for the next level. May project inside for some teams. Good balance … Continue reading →

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