Jon Gruden knows what a great defense looks like. Everyone remembers Gruden overseeing the legendary 2002 Bucs defense featuring four Hall of Famers, with a strong argument for a fifth Hall of Famer in edge rusher Simeon Rice. Having that experience to draw from, the former NFL head coach wants general manager Jason Licht to … Read more
Last week I discussed the mechanisms and considerations the Bucs would need to go through to acquire Raiders Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby in a trade in the offseason. There was a report at the time from Fox Insider Jay Glazer that prompted the possibility that Crosby could be available, as he was not … Read more
The New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders will both have extensive injury reports when they meet for a Week 17 game during the 2025 NFL season. Several of their key players will be unavailable as their disappointing years wind down. Both teams are in last place in their divisions and completely out of the … Read more
For the Bucs, Christmas may have come a day late. Fox Sports Insider Jay Glazer reported the day after Christmas that Maxx Crosby, one of the best edge rushers in the NFL over the past five years is unhappy with how the Raiders are handling him at the end of this season. Scoopage: Raiders told … Read more
Maxx Crosby has reportedly been battling through injuries all year long, but has consistently stayed on the field for the Las Vegas Raiders, despite their disastrous 2025 NFL season. The franchise still apparently made a significant decision against his wishes ahead of their Week 17 matchup with the New York Giants. Some insiders have speculated … Read more
The Las Vegas Raiders came up just short in Week 9 as they couldn’t convert the two-point conversion in overtime to take down the Jaguars. It was a heartbreaking defeat, as the team felt they had a potential victory in their grasp. With their sixth loss of the season, it is almost safe to say … Read more
The trade deadline is a few weeks away and the NFL is quickly sorting out which teams are real contenders and which teams still need more help down the line before they are ready to compete. Historically, the NFL trade deadline has been a ho-hum affair where a few teams acquire a fringe piece to … Read more
When the Las Vegas Raiders selected Maxx Crosby in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, they found something special. The defensive end has established himself as one of the league’s premier pass rushers, terrorizing quarterbacks while building a resume that speaks for itself. His numbers tell the story: 366 total tackles, 233 solo … Read more
The battle in the trenches can be fascinating to watch and can determine the entire outcome of the game. You need look no further than Super Bowl 59, where the Kansas City Chiefs were demolished at their offensive line, leading to a 40-22 blowout in favor of the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cincinnati Bengals’ Orlando Brown … Read more
The final day of the 2025 NFL Draft is here, and plenty of talented players are still waiting to hear their names called. While sliding into Day 3 can feel like a disappointment, it’s far from a career-ender. Some of the league’s biggest stars were once late-round picks, showing that the opportunity is what matters … Read more