As a franchise, the Oakland/Los Angeles/Las Vegas Raiders have always gone against the grain. If conventional wisdom says not to do something, the Raiders will do it anyway. Take, for example, the Raiders' pick in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft. When it came time for their selection, Oakland shocked the world when it took Florida State kicker Sebastian … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Sebastian Janikowski (Story)
Oakland Raiders History
The Life And Career Of Ted Hendricks (Story)
If one were to ask an NFL fan to list the most intimidating nicknames in league history, chances are “The Mad Stork” wouldn’t make the cut. In fact, the moniker might even be mistaken for a Disney character. However, owing to his tall frame and lean physique, Ted Hendricks was bequeathed The Mad Stork due to his ferocious … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ted Hendricks (Story)
The Life And Career Of Gene Upshaw (Story)
Between 1967 and 1981, NFL defenders experienced real fear when they spied Gene Upshaw headed in their direction. Upshaw was a guard for the Oakland Raiders who thrived on dispensing brute force and bad intentions on opponents. https://twitter.com/VanderlansJim/status/1559147499201257472 On the flip side, teammates loved carrying the ball behind the clear … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Gene Upshaw (Story)
The Life And Career Of Ray Guy (Story)
The Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders' Ray Guy was arguably the greatest punter in National Football League history. Without a doubt, Guy set the bar high for punters of his era and beyond. His punting excellence eventually gave birth to the term "hang time." Guy, a seven-time Pro Bowler and six-time First-Team All-Pro selection, led the NFL in punting yardage in … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ray Guy (Story)
The Life And Career Of Rich Gannon (Story)
There’s a saying that opportunity only knocks once. In professional sports, that’s not quite true. For Rich Gannon, opportunity knocked several times before he finally showed his potential. A fourth-round pick in the 1987 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, Gannon spent most of his first decade in the NFL as a backup. In 1999, he signed with the Oakland … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Rich Gannon (Story)