Jim LingJim Ling

This member of the proud Raider Nation was sadly born into a small town called Hemlock in the mitten shaped state of Michigan. Despite growing up in a town full of Detroit Li-down fans and a housefull of Stinksburgh Steeler fans the Raider mystique pulled me in. I have yet to see the Raiders win a superbowl in my lifetime, but have always lived my life by one motto.... Win, lose, or tie Raider Nation till I die.

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Waive Goodbye to Rolando McClain

The Raiders have finally put Rolando McClain on waivers. Character issues and a work ethic only Jamarcus Russell would envy has put the linebacker out of a job. McClain started his Raider career with…Read More

Dissecting the Oakland Raider’s 2013 Preseason Schedule

Today the NFL released this year’s official preseason schedule. For a look at the entire schedule head on over to NFL Spinzone with this link. For right now I would just like to work on dissecting…Read More

How Will New NFL Rule Change Affect Oakland Raiders?

The Oakland Raiders have a storied tradition of not following the NFL’s rules. Under Hue Jackson the Raider’s managed to set records for finding ways to piss off the zebras. Of course Mr.…Read More

Asomugha Moves Back to the Bay Area

The former Oakland Raider and Philadelphia Eagle has become the latest addition to one of the strongest teams in football. The San Francisco 49ers have flourished in the Harbaugh age. Acquiring a number…Read More

Filling the Raider’s Holes: Reggie McKenzie’s Plan Coming Together

The Oakland Raiders were a franchise without their leader and in total disarray. The head coach was making moves like the “greatest trade in football” and the financial situation was as bad…Read More

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Flynn is in: Another Season, Another Raider’s Quarterback

As of April 1, 2013 Carson Palmer is still an Oakland Raider. Of course that wont be true for long.…Read More

Will Vince Young Wear the Silver and Black?

Quarterback Vince Young seemed to have fallen off the map after his brief period of success in Tennessee.…Read More

Why the Oakland Raiders Must Draft a Pass Rusher

Dennis Allen admitted it, Raider Nation saw it, and opposing offenses benefited from it. The 2012 Oakland…Read More

Palmer, Pryor, or None of the Above?

The Oakland Raiders once again find themselves in a financial crisis this off-season. The franchise…Read More

Five Reasons to Watch the Raiders in Week 17

Raider Nation spent their 2012 football season watching the silver and black regress rather then build.…Read More

Happy Holidays Raider Nation

The holidays are a wonderful time for people all around the world. A gathering of loved ones, the exchange…Read More

Happy Birthday Tyvon Branch

  Number 33 for the silver and black has endured a rough start in his NFL career. He is currently…Read More

The Autumn Brees Rolls Through Oakland

If the autumn wind is a pirate then Drew Brees and the Saints are a Cracken. The Oakland Raiders and…Read More

Oakland Raiders will Rely on Palmer and Passing Game in Baltimore

Hopes were high to start the season in Oakland. Hue Jackson had brought a bully’s swagger back…Read More

Raiders vs Buccaneers: 5 Keys to Victory

  The Tampa Bay Buccaneers come to Oakland. Two teams who have spent the last decade in mediocrity…Read More

Raiders vs Chiefs: 5 Keys to Victory

The silver and black travel to Kansas City this afternoon to scrap the bottom-feeders of the AFC West.…Read More

Raiders vs Falcons: 5 Keys to Victory

  This afternoon the Oakland Raiders will take the field in Atlanta. The 5-0 Falcons, featuring…Read More

What Must the Oakland Raiders do to Turn Around Their Season

The Oakland Raiders are 1-3 and share a seat with the Kansas City Chiefs on the floor of the AFC West.…Read More

Raiders vs Broncos: 5 Keys to Victory

The Oakland Raiders travel to Denver today to visit Peyton Manning and the defense built by Dennis Allen.…Read More

1-2, Raider’s Beginning to Click

Watching the Oakland Raiders during the first two games of the season was rough. A team filled with…Read More