Silver And Black Pride Feb 13, 2019
What condition the position is in pre-free agency: Running back
We check on each Raiders position ahead of free agency to give it a condition of either Strong, Stable, Unstable, Serious, or Critical. Starters: ???, Keith Smith (FB) Backups: Jalen Richard, DeAndre Washington, Chris Warren III, James Butler, Ryan Yurachek Free agents: Marshawn Lynch, Doug Martin Last season was split between Marshawn Lynch and Doug Martin as the feature back. Martin was initially the backup until Lynch was lost to a groin injury at midseason. Between the two of them, they had nearly 1100 yards and each averaged 4.2 yards per carry. But Lynch looks like he could be done...
Silver And Black Pride Feb 1, 2019
Raiders Free Agent Wish List: Running backs
Both Marshawn Lynch and Doug Martin are over 30 and set to be free agents. The Raiders may need more than one running back and with free agency as the first option, that will literally be the first place they look. There are some great options who could hit the market at the position too. Tevin Coleman, Falcons The Falcons have a few key free agents to worry about. They also have Davonta Freeman under contract until 2022. This could lead to Tevin Coleman slipping through the cracks. Coleman is a talented former third round pick who Mike Mayock had as his 5th best back in the 2015 draft....
Silver And Black Pride Jan 22, 2019
Would you rather see Marshawn Lynch or Doug Martin back with the Raiders in 2019?
Marshawn Lynch seems open to coming back to the Silver and Black but do you want him back? Shortly after a groin injury landed Marshawn Lynch on injured reserve at midseason, head coach Jon Gruden told him he was interested in bringing him back in 2019. For his part Lynch seems interested in a return as he recently suggested on Real Time with Bill Maher. “If it works out that way then I will,” Lynch said when asked about returning to the Raiders. Neither Gruden or Lynch’s words automatically suggest he will return to the Raiders in 2019. Back in late November, Gruden also said he...
