Oakland Raiders Archives - SportzBonanza SportzBonanza Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Biggest Winners of NFL Week 10 https://sportzbonanza.com/biggest-winners-of-nfl-week-10/ Thu, 14 Nov 2019 05:41:04 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=9945 Seattle Seahawks' QB Russell WilsonWeek 10 of the NFL season has come and gone, and unbelievably, we are already nearly 60% of the way through the season. There were clashes of titans last weekend, like the Sunday clash between the Seahawks and the 49ers, as well as memorable performances such as Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s demolition of the Cincinnati […]

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Week 10 of the NFL season has come and gone, and unbelievably, we are already nearly 60% of the way through the season.

There were clashes of titans last weekend, like the Sunday clash between the Seahawks and the 49ers, as well as memorable performances such as Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s demolition of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Here is a look at the biggest winners of Week 10 in the National Football League.

Lamar Jackson

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson absolutely went off in his team’s 49-13 rout of the Bengals on Sunday. The current MVP frontrunner had arguably his best game as a professional, throwing for a total of 223 yards and 2 touchdowns on only 15 completions, also chipping in with 65 yards on the ground and a rushing touchdown.

At this point, Jackson and the 7-2 Ravens are one of the biggest surprises of the NFL season, and they’ll be looking to do even more down the stretch and into the playoffs.

Seattle Seahawks

Who said the NFC West race was already finished? The Seahawks, who have won the division in three of the past six seasons, climbed back into the hunt with a gritty Sunday night win over the previously-unbeaten 49ers that went into overtime at Century Link Field.

The Seahawks now sit at 8-2, only a half-game behind San Francisco, and have quarterback Russell Wilson playing arguably the best football of his career. Can Seattle hunt down Jimmy Garroppolo’s 49ers down the stretch? It looks even more possible now.

Ryan Tannehill

Not many expected the Titans to get much production out of new starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill after Marcus Mariota’s benching, but the former Dolphins quarterback has shown that he has something to offer.

Tannehill went off in the Titans’ surprising Sunday win over the Kansas City Chiefs, throwing for 181 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 35-32 thriller. Not only this, but he showed his steely veteran nerve down the stretch as he led the Titans down the field on their game-winning drive. He’s now thrown for 1,161 yards with 8 touchdowns and 4 interceptions since taking over. Has the former first-rounder revived his career?

Oakland Raiders

After all of the pre-season turmoil and question marks related to an inexperienced roster as well as the Antonio Brown saga, few could have pictured the Raiders with a 5-4 record and tied with the Steelers for the AFC’s final wild-card spot.

Yet, here we are. Jon Gruden’s team advanced past .500 for the first time all season with a 26-24 win over the Chargers on Thursday night. What’s even more surprising is that they only trail Kansas City by a half-game in the AFC West race. Could they shock the world and make the playoffs?

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Vontaze Burfict Has Season-Long Suspension Upheld https://sportzbonanza.com/vontaze-burfict-has-season-long-suspension-upheld/ Mon, 14 Oct 2019 05:08:24 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=9586 Oakland Raider’s linebacker Vontaze Burfict was initially suspended for the rest of the 2019 season for a helmet to helmet hit on Colt’s tight end Jack Doyle. After an appeal, the league announced that the decision is upheld. Burfict was ejected in the second quarter of the Raider’s Week 4 win for hitting Doyle in […]

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Oakland Raider’s linebacker Vontaze Burfict was initially suspended for the rest of the 2019 season for a helmet to helmet hit on Colt’s tight end Jack Doyle. After an appeal, the league announced that the decision is upheld.

Burfict was ejected in the second quarter of the Raider’s Week 4 win for hitting Doyle in the head across the middle. After the officials conferred, he was thrown out of the game, and later handed down the suspension by the league office.

Burfict will not be paid during the suspension, by far the biggest suspension the league has ever handed down for an on-field incident. He has been repeatedly suspended by the NFL in his time with the Bengals, most notably for hits on Antonio Brown and James Conner, and for violating enhancing drug policies.

Although the Raiders will try to appeal the suspension or get it reduced, they must plan ahead without Burfict. Tahir Whitehead played defensive play-caller as a middle linebacker in London and will probably keep playing the role as long as Burfict is out.

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Raiders Rookie Safety Jonathan Abram to Miss 2019 Season With Shoulder Injury https://sportzbonanza.com/raiders-rookie-safety-jonathan-abram-to-miss-2019-season-with-shoulder-injury/ Fri, 13 Sep 2019 05:13:59 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=9118 The Oakland Raiders took a 24-16 season-opening win in their Monday night matchup against the Denver Broncos, but not all the news for the silver and black was positive after the game. The Raiders lost rookie safety Jonathan Abram for the season after he suffered a shoulder injury that will require surgery and cause him […]

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The Oakland Raiders took a 24-16 season-opening win in their Monday night matchup against the Denver Broncos, but not all the news for the silver and black was positive after the game.

The Raiders lost rookie safety Jonathan Abram for the season after he suffered a shoulder injury that will require surgery and cause him to be unable to return until the 2020 campaign. It’s a tough blow for a team that selected Abram in the first round and expected the hard-hitting defensive back to be one of its most important defensive players.

Abram was injured in the first quarter of the Raiders’ opener after delivering a big hit, his trademark play. Despite suffering a torn labrum and rotator cuff in his left shoulder, he played the entire game and finished the night with five tackles and one pass breakup.

Raiders coach Jon Gruden announced the news in his Wednesday press conference, saying that ” (Abrams) would probably play this week if we let him, but he’s going to have surgery, I think, tomorrow, and we’re just keeping him in our thoughts and prayers, and we’re going to miss him, no doubt.”

The rookie safety will rehab his injury and look to come back strong for 2020.

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Raiders Offense Cruises in MNF Win https://sportzbonanza.com/raiders-offense-cruises-in-mnf-win/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 05:59:48 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=9062 Raiders' QB Derek Carr in 2017As Antonio Brown continues to be the talk of the NFL, the Raiders let their team do the talking with a big 24-16 opening night win. Tyrell Williams, who overnight became the team’s new WR1, adapted well to his role and caught 6 passes for 105 yards. He made some impressive catches including an incredible […]

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As Antonio Brown continues to be the talk of the NFL, the Raiders let their team do the talking with a big 24-16 opening night win.

Tyrell Williams, who overnight became the team’s new WR1, adapted well to his role and caught 6 passes for 105 yards. He made some impressive catches including an incredible 24 yard snag late in the 4th quarter which set Oakland up inside the Denver 5.

QB Derek Carr completed 22 of 26 passes and threw for 259 yards and a touchdown. His completion rate said it all as Carr looked comfortable and completed some tight passes through traffic in clutch situations.

Rookie running back Josh Jacobs ran for 85 yards on 23 touches and found the end zone twice, becoming the first Raiders running back to score two touchdowns in his NFL debut.

In front of 52,359 fans, Oakland wanted to prove that they have a competitive team even without Antonio Brown, and the rowdy crowd let them know that after every big play from the Raiders. Perhaps it was the motivation they needed, as Oakland was louder than the stadium has been in years.

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Raiders to Suspend WR Antonio Brown After Tiff With GM Mike Mayock https://sportzbonanza.com/raiders-to-suspend-wr-antonio-brown-after-tiff-with-gm-mike-mayock/ Sat, 07 Sep 2019 05:56:51 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=8969 The Oakland Raiders thought that wide receiver Antonio Brown was going to be a talented and dynamic addition to its offense when they acquired him over the offseason from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Unfortunately for Jon Gruden’s team, Brown has been nothing but a headache so far. After a weeks-long dispute with the team and the […]

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The Oakland Raiders thought that wide receiver Antonio Brown was going to be a talented and dynamic addition to its offense when they acquired him over the offseason from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Unfortunately for Jon Gruden’s team, Brown has been nothing but a headache so far.

After a weeks-long dispute with the team and the NFL over the type of helmet that Brown wanted to use for the season after it was banned by the league due to safety concerns, he finally returned definitely to training camp last week.

Due to the number of missed practices and walk-throughs during the grievances, Brown was levied a fine by the team and GM Mike Mayock of over $50,000.

Antonio Brown took to Instagram to complain about the fines, provoking the ire of Mayock.

Now, according to several reports, Brown could be looking at a suspension that would keep him from participating in Raiders games until further notice.

The wide receiver wasn’t in the building for practice on Thursday, and the team is expected to provide more information on his status soon.

Brown and Mayock’s relationship might be irreparably strained, and a suspension could be the least of the two’s worries going forward.

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Raiders GM Mike Mayock on Antonio Brown: “It’s Time to Be All-In or All-Out” https://sportzbonanza.com/raiders-gm-mike-mayock-on-antonio-brown-its-time-to-be-all-in-or-all-out/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 05:44:06 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=8701 The Oakland Raiders learned that Antonio Brown is mounting a new offensive against the NFL on Monday after learning that the league did not approve of the helmet that he wanted to wear for the 2019 season. The Raiders’ newly-acquired star wide receiver has been in a battle with the league after learning that his […]

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The Oakland Raiders learned that Antonio Brown is mounting a new offensive against the NFL on Monday after learning that the league did not approve of the helmet that he wanted to wear for the 2019 season.

The Raiders’ newly-acquired star wide receiver has been in a battle with the league after learning that his long-time Schutt Air Advantage helmet is no longer approved by the league due to tightened safety standards.

After finding a newer version of his preferred helmet that was reportedly approved by the league, both the Raiders and Brown thought that the saga had come to its merciful end. It turns out, however, that this was not the case.

The league still believes that this Schutt Air Advantage helmet, despite being a newer version of the one that Brown previously wore, does not meet safety standards. Brown has filed a new complaint against the NFL as he looks to wear his preferred helmet.

It turns out, however, that the Raiders’ GM Mike Mayock is getting tired of the fight.

On Monday, Mayock stated that it is time for Brown to be “all in or all out” as the team prepares for the 2019 season. Brown has barely participated in Oakland’s training camp this summer as he is involved in a fight with the league over the helmet.

Brown might be passionate about his choice of headwear, but Raiders brass appears to be getting tired of the theatrics and simply wants him to start practicing.

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Raiders Working on a Contract Extension with C Rodney Hudson https://sportzbonanza.com/raiders-working-on-a-contract-extension-with-c-rodney-hudson/ Sat, 15 Jun 2019 05:38:12 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=7743 Since joining the Oakland Raiders as a free agent in 2015, Rodney Hudson established himself as one of the best centers in the game. This is why it isn’t surprising that Raiders want to lock him for years to come. Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Raiders’ head coach Jon Gruden confirmed that the team has […]

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Since joining the Oakland Raiders as a free agent in 2015, Rodney Hudson established himself as one of the best centers in the game. This is why it isn’t surprising that Raiders want to lock him for years to come.

Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Raiders’ head coach Jon Gruden confirmed that the team has opened the contract extension talks with Hudson.

“I know [Raiders’ GM Mike Mayock] has talked to his agent,” – said Gruden. “I don’t want to get into specifics of those conversations, but we consider him a big piece of this franchise and we’re going to do everything we can to keep him here for a long time.”

Gruden also reflected on the fact that Hudson recently got his Master of Business and Administration degree from Nova Southeastern University.

“He has graduated from Pass Protection U and Run Blocking State, and now he has a Master’s degree in business,” – he added. “That just certifies what kind of guy you’re dealing with. He’s a great player on the field. He’s one of our captains and team leaders and is as tough a guy as we have. I’ve seen him play with kidney stones and various ailments. To get a Master’s degree is a huge accomplishment, and I’ll compliment him until the day’s end. He’s special.”

Rodney Hudson currently has one year left on his contract and is scheduled to earn $8.25 million in 2019. He restructured his deal in the last offseason, so it is expected that he will look to make up for the lost money with his new contract.

Since entering the league in 2011 as a second-round pick, Hudson played 112 games in NFL and had 96 starts. He earned two Pro Bowl appearances as well.

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Raiders to Remain in Oakland for 2019 NFL Season https://sportzbonanza.com/raiders-to-remain-in-oakland-for-2019-nfl-season/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 06:32:03 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=6753 Oakland Raiders will play on Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum stadium in 2019 as well. According to the Review Journal, The Coliseum Authority unanimously voted to extend Raiders’ lease for one more year, fiving the team an opportunity to play a farewell season in Oakland before relocating to Las Vegas in 2020. According to reports, the Raiders […]

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Oakland Raiders will play on Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum stadium in 2019 as well. According to the Review Journal, The Coliseum Authority unanimously voted to extend Raiders’ lease for one more year, fiving the team an opportunity to play a farewell season in Oakland before relocating to Las Vegas in 2020.

According to reports, the Raiders will be required to pay $7.5 million in rent for using the stadium and headquarters in Alameda. The agreement also has a $10.5 million option for 2020, in case that the team’s new stadium in Las Vegas doesn’t get finished on time.

It appeared that the Raiders will have to find a new home for 2019 season after Oakland sued the team and NFL for Las Vegas move. This prompted the team’s owner, Mark Davis, to end the negotiations about extending the lease for using Oakland Coliseum in 2019 and start exploring new options. Several other venues were considered, including playing at San Francisco Giants’ Oracle Arena.

Davis has been looking to relocate the Raiders since 2011 and ultimately decided to move the team to Las Vegas. NFL team owners approved the move in March 2017 with the plan that Raiders start playing their home games on Las Vegas Stadium in 2020. The stadium, worth $1.8 billion, is still under construction and is expected to be finished until August 2020.

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Raiders Add Tyrell Williams to Wide Receiving Corps https://sportzbonanza.com/raiders-add-tyrell-williams-to-wide-receiving-corps/ Fri, 15 Mar 2019 06:11:20 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=6736 The Oakland Raiders added yet another receiver on a free agent contract on Wednesday, right after trading for ex-Steelers receiver Antonio Brown. Tyrell Williams inked a 4-year, $44 million deal with Oakland that includes $22 million guaranteed. With performance incentives and bonuses, the maximum potential value of Williams’ deal is $47 million. The new Raiders […]

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The Oakland Raiders added yet another receiver on a free agent contract on Wednesday, right after trading for ex-Steelers receiver Antonio Brown.

Tyrell Williams inked a 4-year, $44 million deal with Oakland that includes $22 million guaranteed.

With performance incentives and bonuses, the maximum potential value of Williams’ deal is $47 million.

The new Raiders receiver spent the first four seasons of his career with the Chargers franchise. His best year came in 2016, when he caught 69 passes for a total of 1,059 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Williams was also solid in 2017 and 2018 as Los Angeles’s second option behind Keenan Allen, catching 84 passes, recording 1,381 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns between the two seasons.

In addition, the Western Oregon alum has a reputation for durability. The 27-year-old hasn’t missed a single NFL game due to injury since his debut in the 2015 season.

Williams’ role on the Oakland Raiders will be as a big-play threat and Derek Carr’s second receiving option behind the newly-acquired Antonio Brown.

Oakland’s wide receiving attack might just be the spark that leads them to the playoffs for the first time since the 2016 season after the additions of Brown and Williams.

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Oakland Raiders Might Play 2019 Season in San Francisco https://sportzbonanza.com/oakland-raiders-might-play-2019-season-in-san-francisco/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 07:33:05 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=6288 The Oakland Raiders will have a glorious home for 2020 and beyond with their Las Vegas’ stadium being an astonishing piece of architecture. But the issue is that there’s still a full season to be played until then and Raiders have nowhere to go. That is unless San Francisco Giants give them a helping hand. […]

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The Oakland Raiders will have a glorious home for 2020 and beyond with their Las Vegas’ stadium being an astonishing piece of architecture. But the issue is that there’s still a full season to be played until then and Raiders have nowhere to go. That is unless San Francisco Giants give them a helping hand.

According to Associated Press, Raiders are currently negotiating with the Giants about the possibility of playing home games at their Oracle Park in 2019. The sources say that nothing has been finalized yet, but that confirmation should be expected next week.

When asked about this, the team’s owner Mark Davis said that the team isn’t ready to make the announcement about it just yet.

“When we’re ready to make the announcement, we will.” – Davis told ESPN.

Oakland Raiders are currently without a stadium since the city of Oakland decided to sue the team and National Football League due to the planned move to Las Vegas. After the suit was filed in December, Davis ended the negotiations with the city about extending their lease for Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum for 2019.

Despite this, Raiders are considering re-opening the negotiations or sharing Levi’s Stadium with San Francisco 49ers since NFL will start making the schedule for 2019 soon and need a decision by then.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Oakland Raiders Archives - SportzBonanza SportzBonanza Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Biggest Winners of NFL Week 10 https://sportzbonanza.com/biggest-winners-of-nfl-week-10/ Thu, 14 Nov 2019 05:41:04 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=9945 Seattle Seahawks' QB Russell WilsonWeek 10 of the NFL season has come and gone, and unbelievably, we are already nearly 60% of the way through the season. There were clashes of titans last weekend, like the Sunday clash between the Seahawks and the 49ers, as well as memorable performances such as Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s demolition of the Cincinnati […]

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Week 10 of the NFL season has come and gone, and unbelievably, we are already nearly 60% of the way through the season.

There were clashes of titans last weekend, like the Sunday clash between the Seahawks and the 49ers, as well as memorable performances such as Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s demolition of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Here is a look at the biggest winners of Week 10 in the National Football League.

Lamar Jackson

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson absolutely went off in his team’s 49-13 rout of the Bengals on Sunday. The current MVP frontrunner had arguably his best game as a professional, throwing for a total of 223 yards and 2 touchdowns on only 15 completions, also chipping in with 65 yards on the ground and a rushing touchdown.

At this point, Jackson and the 7-2 Ravens are one of the biggest surprises of the NFL season, and they’ll be looking to do even more down the stretch and into the playoffs.

Seattle Seahawks

Who said the NFC West race was already finished? The Seahawks, who have won the division in three of the past six seasons, climbed back into the hunt with a gritty Sunday night win over the previously-unbeaten 49ers that went into overtime at Century Link Field.

The Seahawks now sit at 8-2, only a half-game behind San Francisco, and have quarterback Russell Wilson playing arguably the best football of his career. Can Seattle hunt down Jimmy Garroppolo’s 49ers down the stretch? It looks even more possible now.

Ryan Tannehill

Not many expected the Titans to get much production out of new starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill after Marcus Mariota’s benching, but the former Dolphins quarterback has shown that he has something to offer.

Tannehill went off in the Titans’ surprising Sunday win over the Kansas City Chiefs, throwing for 181 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 35-32 thriller. Not only this, but he showed his steely veteran nerve down the stretch as he led the Titans down the field on their game-winning drive. He’s now thrown for 1,161 yards with 8 touchdowns and 4 interceptions since taking over. Has the former first-rounder revived his career?

Oakland Raiders

After all of the pre-season turmoil and question marks related to an inexperienced roster as well as the Antonio Brown saga, few could have pictured the Raiders with a 5-4 record and tied with the Steelers for the AFC’s final wild-card spot.

Yet, here we are. Jon Gruden’s team advanced past .500 for the first time all season with a 26-24 win over the Chargers on Thursday night. What’s even more surprising is that they only trail Kansas City by a half-game in the AFC West race. Could they shock the world and make the playoffs?

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Vontaze Burfict Has Season-Long Suspension Upheld https://sportzbonanza.com/vontaze-burfict-has-season-long-suspension-upheld/ Mon, 14 Oct 2019 05:08:24 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=9586 Oakland Raider’s linebacker Vontaze Burfict was initially suspended for the rest of the 2019 season for a helmet to helmet hit on Colt’s tight end Jack Doyle. After an appeal, the league announced that the decision is upheld. Burfict was ejected in the second quarter of the Raider’s Week 4 win for hitting Doyle in […]

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Oakland Raider’s linebacker Vontaze Burfict was initially suspended for the rest of the 2019 season for a helmet to helmet hit on Colt’s tight end Jack Doyle. After an appeal, the league announced that the decision is upheld.

Burfict was ejected in the second quarter of the Raider’s Week 4 win for hitting Doyle in the head across the middle. After the officials conferred, he was thrown out of the game, and later handed down the suspension by the league office.

Burfict will not be paid during the suspension, by far the biggest suspension the league has ever handed down for an on-field incident. He has been repeatedly suspended by the NFL in his time with the Bengals, most notably for hits on Antonio Brown and James Conner, and for violating enhancing drug policies.

Although the Raiders will try to appeal the suspension or get it reduced, they must plan ahead without Burfict. Tahir Whitehead played defensive play-caller as a middle linebacker in London and will probably keep playing the role as long as Burfict is out.

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Raiders Rookie Safety Jonathan Abram to Miss 2019 Season With Shoulder Injury https://sportzbonanza.com/raiders-rookie-safety-jonathan-abram-to-miss-2019-season-with-shoulder-injury/ Fri, 13 Sep 2019 05:13:59 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=9118 The Oakland Raiders took a 24-16 season-opening win in their Monday night matchup against the Denver Broncos, but not all the news for the silver and black was positive after the game. The Raiders lost rookie safety Jonathan Abram for the season after he suffered a shoulder injury that will require surgery and cause him […]

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The Oakland Raiders took a 24-16 season-opening win in their Monday night matchup against the Denver Broncos, but not all the news for the silver and black was positive after the game.

The Raiders lost rookie safety Jonathan Abram for the season after he suffered a shoulder injury that will require surgery and cause him to be unable to return until the 2020 campaign. It’s a tough blow for a team that selected Abram in the first round and expected the hard-hitting defensive back to be one of its most important defensive players.

Abram was injured in the first quarter of the Raiders’ opener after delivering a big hit, his trademark play. Despite suffering a torn labrum and rotator cuff in his left shoulder, he played the entire game and finished the night with five tackles and one pass breakup.

Raiders coach Jon Gruden announced the news in his Wednesday press conference, saying that ” (Abrams) would probably play this week if we let him, but he’s going to have surgery, I think, tomorrow, and we’re just keeping him in our thoughts and prayers, and we’re going to miss him, no doubt.”

The rookie safety will rehab his injury and look to come back strong for 2020.

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Raiders Offense Cruises in MNF Win https://sportzbonanza.com/raiders-offense-cruises-in-mnf-win/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 05:59:48 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=9062 Raiders' QB Derek Carr in 2017As Antonio Brown continues to be the talk of the NFL, the Raiders let their team do the talking with a big 24-16 opening night win. Tyrell Williams, who overnight became the team’s new WR1, adapted well to his role and caught 6 passes for 105 yards. He made some impressive catches including an incredible […]

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As Antonio Brown continues to be the talk of the NFL, the Raiders let their team do the talking with a big 24-16 opening night win.

Tyrell Williams, who overnight became the team’s new WR1, adapted well to his role and caught 6 passes for 105 yards. He made some impressive catches including an incredible 24 yard snag late in the 4th quarter which set Oakland up inside the Denver 5.

QB Derek Carr completed 22 of 26 passes and threw for 259 yards and a touchdown. His completion rate said it all as Carr looked comfortable and completed some tight passes through traffic in clutch situations.

Rookie running back Josh Jacobs ran for 85 yards on 23 touches and found the end zone twice, becoming the first Raiders running back to score two touchdowns in his NFL debut.

In front of 52,359 fans, Oakland wanted to prove that they have a competitive team even without Antonio Brown, and the rowdy crowd let them know that after every big play from the Raiders. Perhaps it was the motivation they needed, as Oakland was louder than the stadium has been in years.

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Raiders to Suspend WR Antonio Brown After Tiff With GM Mike Mayock https://sportzbonanza.com/raiders-to-suspend-wr-antonio-brown-after-tiff-with-gm-mike-mayock/ Sat, 07 Sep 2019 05:56:51 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=8969 The Oakland Raiders thought that wide receiver Antonio Brown was going to be a talented and dynamic addition to its offense when they acquired him over the offseason from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Unfortunately for Jon Gruden’s team, Brown has been nothing but a headache so far. After a weeks-long dispute with the team and the […]

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The Oakland Raiders thought that wide receiver Antonio Brown was going to be a talented and dynamic addition to its offense when they acquired him over the offseason from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Unfortunately for Jon Gruden’s team, Brown has been nothing but a headache so far.

After a weeks-long dispute with the team and the NFL over the type of helmet that Brown wanted to use for the season after it was banned by the league due to safety concerns, he finally returned definitely to training camp last week.

Due to the number of missed practices and walk-throughs during the grievances, Brown was levied a fine by the team and GM Mike Mayock of over $50,000.

Antonio Brown took to Instagram to complain about the fines, provoking the ire of Mayock.

Now, according to several reports, Brown could be looking at a suspension that would keep him from participating in Raiders games until further notice.

The wide receiver wasn’t in the building for practice on Thursday, and the team is expected to provide more information on his status soon.

Brown and Mayock’s relationship might be irreparably strained, and a suspension could be the least of the two’s worries going forward.

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Raiders GM Mike Mayock on Antonio Brown: “It’s Time to Be All-In or All-Out” https://sportzbonanza.com/raiders-gm-mike-mayock-on-antonio-brown-its-time-to-be-all-in-or-all-out/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 05:44:06 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=8701 The Oakland Raiders learned that Antonio Brown is mounting a new offensive against the NFL on Monday after learning that the league did not approve of the helmet that he wanted to wear for the 2019 season. The Raiders’ newly-acquired star wide receiver has been in a battle with the league after learning that his […]

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The Oakland Raiders learned that Antonio Brown is mounting a new offensive against the NFL on Monday after learning that the league did not approve of the helmet that he wanted to wear for the 2019 season.

The Raiders’ newly-acquired star wide receiver has been in a battle with the league after learning that his long-time Schutt Air Advantage helmet is no longer approved by the league due to tightened safety standards.

After finding a newer version of his preferred helmet that was reportedly approved by the league, both the Raiders and Brown thought that the saga had come to its merciful end. It turns out, however, that this was not the case.

The league still believes that this Schutt Air Advantage helmet, despite being a newer version of the one that Brown previously wore, does not meet safety standards. Brown has filed a new complaint against the NFL as he looks to wear his preferred helmet.

It turns out, however, that the Raiders’ GM Mike Mayock is getting tired of the fight.

On Monday, Mayock stated that it is time for Brown to be “all in or all out” as the team prepares for the 2019 season. Brown has barely participated in Oakland’s training camp this summer as he is involved in a fight with the league over the helmet.

Brown might be passionate about his choice of headwear, but Raiders brass appears to be getting tired of the theatrics and simply wants him to start practicing.

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Raiders Working on a Contract Extension with C Rodney Hudson https://sportzbonanza.com/raiders-working-on-a-contract-extension-with-c-rodney-hudson/ Sat, 15 Jun 2019 05:38:12 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=7743 Since joining the Oakland Raiders as a free agent in 2015, Rodney Hudson established himself as one of the best centers in the game. This is why it isn’t surprising that Raiders want to lock him for years to come. Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Raiders’ head coach Jon Gruden confirmed that the team has […]

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Since joining the Oakland Raiders as a free agent in 2015, Rodney Hudson established himself as one of the best centers in the game. This is why it isn’t surprising that Raiders want to lock him for years to come.

Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Raiders’ head coach Jon Gruden confirmed that the team has opened the contract extension talks with Hudson.

“I know [Raiders’ GM Mike Mayock] has talked to his agent,” – said Gruden. “I don’t want to get into specifics of those conversations, but we consider him a big piece of this franchise and we’re going to do everything we can to keep him here for a long time.”

Gruden also reflected on the fact that Hudson recently got his Master of Business and Administration degree from Nova Southeastern University.

“He has graduated from Pass Protection U and Run Blocking State, and now he has a Master’s degree in business,” – he added. “That just certifies what kind of guy you’re dealing with. He’s a great player on the field. He’s one of our captains and team leaders and is as tough a guy as we have. I’ve seen him play with kidney stones and various ailments. To get a Master’s degree is a huge accomplishment, and I’ll compliment him until the day’s end. He’s special.”

Rodney Hudson currently has one year left on his contract and is scheduled to earn $8.25 million in 2019. He restructured his deal in the last offseason, so it is expected that he will look to make up for the lost money with his new contract.

Since entering the league in 2011 as a second-round pick, Hudson played 112 games in NFL and had 96 starts. He earned two Pro Bowl appearances as well.

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Raiders to Remain in Oakland for 2019 NFL Season https://sportzbonanza.com/raiders-to-remain-in-oakland-for-2019-nfl-season/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 06:32:03 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=6753 Oakland Raiders will play on Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum stadium in 2019 as well. According to the Review Journal, The Coliseum Authority unanimously voted to extend Raiders’ lease for one more year, fiving the team an opportunity to play a farewell season in Oakland before relocating to Las Vegas in 2020. According to reports, the Raiders […]

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Oakland Raiders will play on Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum stadium in 2019 as well. According to the Review Journal, The Coliseum Authority unanimously voted to extend Raiders’ lease for one more year, fiving the team an opportunity to play a farewell season in Oakland before relocating to Las Vegas in 2020.

According to reports, the Raiders will be required to pay $7.5 million in rent for using the stadium and headquarters in Alameda. The agreement also has a $10.5 million option for 2020, in case that the team’s new stadium in Las Vegas doesn’t get finished on time.

It appeared that the Raiders will have to find a new home for 2019 season after Oakland sued the team and NFL for Las Vegas move. This prompted the team’s owner, Mark Davis, to end the negotiations about extending the lease for using Oakland Coliseum in 2019 and start exploring new options. Several other venues were considered, including playing at San Francisco Giants’ Oracle Arena.

Davis has been looking to relocate the Raiders since 2011 and ultimately decided to move the team to Las Vegas. NFL team owners approved the move in March 2017 with the plan that Raiders start playing their home games on Las Vegas Stadium in 2020. The stadium, worth $1.8 billion, is still under construction and is expected to be finished until August 2020.

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Raiders Add Tyrell Williams to Wide Receiving Corps https://sportzbonanza.com/raiders-add-tyrell-williams-to-wide-receiving-corps/ Fri, 15 Mar 2019 06:11:20 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=6736 The Oakland Raiders added yet another receiver on a free agent contract on Wednesday, right after trading for ex-Steelers receiver Antonio Brown. Tyrell Williams inked a 4-year, $44 million deal with Oakland that includes $22 million guaranteed. With performance incentives and bonuses, the maximum potential value of Williams’ deal is $47 million. The new Raiders […]

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The Oakland Raiders added yet another receiver on a free agent contract on Wednesday, right after trading for ex-Steelers receiver Antonio Brown.

Tyrell Williams inked a 4-year, $44 million deal with Oakland that includes $22 million guaranteed.

With performance incentives and bonuses, the maximum potential value of Williams’ deal is $47 million.

The new Raiders receiver spent the first four seasons of his career with the Chargers franchise. His best year came in 2016, when he caught 69 passes for a total of 1,059 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Williams was also solid in 2017 and 2018 as Los Angeles’s second option behind Keenan Allen, catching 84 passes, recording 1,381 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns between the two seasons.

In addition, the Western Oregon alum has a reputation for durability. The 27-year-old hasn’t missed a single NFL game due to injury since his debut in the 2015 season.

Williams’ role on the Oakland Raiders will be as a big-play threat and Derek Carr’s second receiving option behind the newly-acquired Antonio Brown.

Oakland’s wide receiving attack might just be the spark that leads them to the playoffs for the first time since the 2016 season after the additions of Brown and Williams.

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Oakland Raiders Might Play 2019 Season in San Francisco https://sportzbonanza.com/oakland-raiders-might-play-2019-season-in-san-francisco/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 07:33:05 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=6288 The Oakland Raiders will have a glorious home for 2020 and beyond with their Las Vegas’ stadium being an astonishing piece of architecture. But the issue is that there’s still a full season to be played until then and Raiders have nowhere to go. That is unless San Francisco Giants give them a helping hand. […]

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The Oakland Raiders will have a glorious home for 2020 and beyond with their Las Vegas’ stadium being an astonishing piece of architecture. But the issue is that there’s still a full season to be played until then and Raiders have nowhere to go. That is unless San Francisco Giants give them a helping hand.

According to Associated Press, Raiders are currently negotiating with the Giants about the possibility of playing home games at their Oracle Park in 2019. The sources say that nothing has been finalized yet, but that confirmation should be expected next week.

When asked about this, the team’s owner Mark Davis said that the team isn’t ready to make the announcement about it just yet.

“When we’re ready to make the announcement, we will.” – Davis told ESPN.

Oakland Raiders are currently without a stadium since the city of Oakland decided to sue the team and National Football League due to the planned move to Las Vegas. After the suit was filed in December, Davis ended the negotiations with the city about extending their lease for Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum for 2019.

Despite this, Raiders are considering re-opening the negotiations or sharing Levi’s Stadium with San Francisco 49ers since NFL will start making the schedule for 2019 soon and need a decision by then.

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