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Daniel Carlson #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates with teammates after kicking a game winning field goal to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana

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The Raiders Ease By Their Longtime Nemesis, The End Of The Season

John Madden points to the sky after lighting a flame in the honor of Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis during halftime of their game against the Cleveland Browns at O.co Coliseum on October 16, 2011 in Oakland, California.

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Only John Madden Could Have Lived John Madden’s Life

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Cleveland Browns v Baltimore Ravens

NFL Hastily Reorganizes Week 15

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Samer Kalaf

A Toyota RAV4 at left and a Chevrolet Corvette that were involved in a fatal accident are shown on November 2, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the Corvette was being driven by wide receiver Henry Ruggs III of the NFL Las Vegas Raiders when it hit the RAV4, killing a woman.

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Henry Ruggs III Has To Live With This For The Rest Of His Life

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Phoenix Mercury v Las Vegas Aces – Game Five

Mark Davis, Big Backpack Guy

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Los Angeles Chargers v Las Vegas Raiders

Jon Gruden’s Stout Son Will Soldier On

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell looks on before the Las Vegas Raiders play against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 4, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders v Los Angeles Chargers

Jon Gruden’s Resignation Is Not Accountability

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Media Meltdowns

In Hindsight, Maybe These Two Guys Shouldn’t Have Defended Jon Gruden’s Character On National TV

Head coach John Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders walks on the field before a game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium.

Chicago Bears v Las Vegas Raiders

Jon Gruden’s Awful Emails Trumped All That Job Security

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Then-head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts during a game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden Resigns After Report Uncovers Homophobic And Sexist Emails

Miami Dolphins v Las Vegas Raiders

Jon Gruden Can’t Explain Why He Sent A Racist Email About DeMaurice Smith

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Impressive Bolts Victory Delayed By Impressive Bolts

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Here Is A Play That I Hate

Raiders owner Mark Davis in his booth at the game.

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Mark Davis Celebrates Raiders’ Victory While Looking Like Thanos In Miami

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Before It All Got Silly, Derek Carr Kept His Cool

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders leaves the field after the Las Vegas Raiders defeat the Baltimore Ravens 33-27 in overtime at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Same Raiders Stupid, New Raiders Outcome

UCLA v Stanford

Mark Davis’s House Is The World Capital Of Sadness

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Drew Magary

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 14: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts to the crowd during warmups before a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 20-7. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Seattle Seahawks v Las Vegas Raiders

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Las Vegas Raiders

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Carl Nassib’s Coming Out Isn’t A Beginning Or An End

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 15: Carl Nassib #94 of the Las Vegas Raiders flexes during warmups before a game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 37-12. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Breaking: Raiders DE Carl Nassib Is At His House In West Chester, Pennsylvania

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: Las Vegas Raiders owner and managing general partner and Las Vegas Aces owner Mark Davis attends the championship game of the Pac-12 Conference women's basketball tournament between the UCLA Bruins and the Stanford Cardinal at Michelob ULTRA Arena on March 7, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The Raiders Had The Shittiest George Floyd Tweet, Which Is Really Saying Something

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 01: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates a victory as he walks off the field following the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 01, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders v Cleveland Browns

Super Bowl Week? No. It’s Gruden Week, Baby

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Justin Ellis

The Raiders Will Always Find More Exciting And Improbable Ways To Lose

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 17: Wide receiver Tyron Johnson #83 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates after scoring a 26-yard touchdown against Daryl Worley #36 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on December 17, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chargers defeated the Raiders 30-27 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The Raiders Cannot Defeat December

NFL Security Breach Leads To Violation Of Throwback Apparel Protocol

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