For Oakland coach Jack Del Rio, calling for a do-or-die, 2-point conversion was less a gamble than a philosophical declaration. Del Rio had no interest in a conservative point-after kick, and let his offense know it well before the decision had to be made. So when Derek Carr hit Seth Roberts for a 10-yard touchdown […]
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Raiders vs Saints: Laissez les bons temps rouler
Is it me or does it seem like it has been an eternity since the Saints suited up for a regular season game? With this being the Saints 50th year, lets take a brief look at the record book. Seasons: 50 (1967 to 2016) Record (W-L-T): 331-418-5 Playoff Record: 7-9 Super Bowls Won: 1 (1 Appearance) Championships Won: 1 […]
Saints Travel to Take on Raiders in Third Preseason Game
Amidst all the hoopla surrounding the arrival of Terrelle Pryor, the Raiders will take the field for an important preseason battle with the visiting Saints Sunday at the Coliseum. The Raiders made a big splash in Monday’s supplemental draft by forfeiting a 2012 third-round pick to acquire the services of Pryor, the talented former Ohio […]