The last time we saw a commitment this large was when the Raiders handed Jon Gruden a 10-year, $100 million contract in 2018. Denver hopes making Payton the highest-paid NFL coach turns out a bit differently, and it’s looking like a good decision after reaching the postseason in his s...
His experience showed when working under center, adeptly handling the ball on play-action and finding a place downfield to rip the ball. In a draft lacking superior depth at the game's most important position, McCord did what was required to wrap up a top-125 draft grade. Jordan Philli...
2Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark 2,679 Votes 3Schindler's List 2,455 Votes Graham Chapman Dec. at 48 (1941-1989) On the surface, Graham Chapman seemed the sanest of Britain's Monty Python troupe - he was tall, well-spoken and apparently possessed of refined manners. Th...
He played in the NFL for 13 seasons and spent his entire career with the Raiders franchise, in Oakland during his rookie campaign in 1981 and in Los Angeles from 1982 to 1993. During his tenure as a player, Long was named to eight Pro Bowls and helped the Los Angele...
This catch-all section should not diminish Woodson's standing, as he was both an avoided corner like Revis and delivered Bailey-like longevity. Woodson shined as a Raiders shutdown corner and then became an impact Packer free agent (a rarity under Ted Thompson). Woodson also patrolled the slo...
Adams forced his way out of Green Bay last offseason so he could go to the Raiders and play with his college buddy, Derek Carr. But the Raiders benched Carr late in the 2022 season and released him in February. Adams has spoken publicly about his disappointment over losing Car...
The Raiders did not know what they really had in Jackson when he showed up in 1987. He did not play football the previous year, despite being drafted by Tampa, because of a personal beef with then-Bucs owner Hugh Culverhouse. Jackson, who'd won the 1985 Heisman Trophy at Auburn, ...
History of Minnesota Vikings' 1st Round Draft Picks - Year by Year The Minnesota Vikings started to participate in the NFL Draft in 1961. Over the years they have had a few great picks, some really good picks, some solid picks, and as we all know, some total busts and what were they...
snap. Had Buffalo gone for it on those fourth-and-short situations, victory was likely. But had Buffalo gone for it and failed, coach Marv Levy would have been roasted with criticism. He did the expected, sent in the punting unit, lost the game -- and the blame went to someone ...
Davante Adams is a well-known name in the NFL today. Especially, in the 2022 season, the Raiders wide receiver registered some records to his name. He “reached 14 receiving touchdowns, the most in the NFL and the most in a single season by a Raide...