Sporting Up Blog — Oakland Raiders

It will take at least a couple of years to be able to really evaluate the 2016 NFL Draft. Some “can’t miss” prospects won’t pan out, and some late-round draft picks will develop into Pro Bowl players. But that doesn’t stop us from speculating on which teams made the most of their selections. Here are my three winners from this year’s NFL Draft: Winners Tennessee Titans The Titans acquired a potential mainstay on the offensive line for the next decade in Michigan State offensive tackle Jack Conklin. Trading the No. 1 overall pick to the Rams allowed Tennessee to pick...

By Mark Schremmer Football said goodbye to one of its greatest players of all time this past weekend. The Oakland Raiders’ 23-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium marked the end of an exceptional career for defensive back Charles Woodson. Taking into account everything Woodson achieved collegiately and as a professional, there’s no doubt the Ohio native should be included on the short list of all-time greats. And that’s not limiting him to one of the best defensive backs ever. Instead, Woodson’s all-around skills and success at all levels makes him one of the best...