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Las Vegas Raiders News / FanNation Raider Maven / February 2
Raiders' Icon Jim Plunkett Had a Double Ring to Him
Hall of Famer Kenny “Snake” is widely considered the greatest quarterback in Las Vegas-Oakland-Los Angeles Raiders history and led them to their first Super Bowl victory, a 32-14 rout of the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Las Vegas Raiders News / FanNation Raider Maven / October 21
Raiders Hope Hoyer or O'Connell Can Be Like Plunkett
Starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo of the Las Vegas Raiders has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago because of a back injury he sustained late in the first half of last week’s victory over the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders News / FanNation Raider Maven / June 25
Raiders FB Van Eeghen Had a Great Skill Set
The Las Vegas-Oakland-Los Angeles Raiders have always been a passing team, wanting to throw the ball down the field with quarterbacks Kenny Stabler, Daryle Lamonica, Jim Plunkett, Tom Flores, Derek Carr, Rich Gannon, Marc Wilson, Jeff Hostetler, George Blanda, Cotton Davidson, and others.
Las Vegas Raiders News / FanNation Raider Maven / June 24
Raiders Beat Snake, Oilers On Way to Super Bowl XV Win
The 1980 Oakland Raiders became the first National Football League wild-card team to go all the way and win the Super Bowl, but not even every fan of Raider Nation remembers that it took them four games to accomplish the feat.
Las Vegas Raiders News / FanNation Raider Maven / June 20
The Greatest Raider Play Ever: Plunkett to Branch for 99 Yards
There have been only 13 touchdown passes of 99 yards in NFL History, and fans of Raider Nation remember one in particular. The Los Angeles Raiders were playing the Washington Redskins at Robert F.
Las Vegas Raiders News / FanNation Raider Maven / March 28, 2023
King, Owens Were Superb for the Raiders
Quarterback Jim Plunkett threw three touchdown passes, while linebacker Rod Martin made three interceptions. They were the big heroes as the Oakland Raiders trounced the favored Philadelphia Eagles, 27-10, in Super Bowl XV at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, La.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / February 17, 2023
10 Fascinating Facts About The Las Vegas Raiders
Throughout their existence, the Las Vegas Raiders have become one of the most intimidating teams. No one can deny the success surrounding the Raiders. Do you think you are aware of everything about this team?
NFL News / FanNation Raider Maven / January 16, 2023
Jim Plunkett Recognized as Part of Very Exclusive Class
Power Poll NFL sends out weekly polls to media members and other figures associated with the NFL to vote on given topics. Raider Maven's editor and publisher, Hondo S.
Las Vegas Raiders News / FanNation Raider Maven / July 10, 2022
Raiders Had Rude Homecoming for Stabler, Casper
Quarterback Kenny Stabler and tight end Dave Casper had Hall of Fame careers with the Oakland Raiders, but in 1980 they were on the other side of the field with the Houston Oilers for an AFC wild-card game at the Oakland Coliseum.
Las Vegas Raiders News / FanNation Raider Maven / March 20, 2022
Jim Plunkett, the Raiders' Best Free Agent Signing
The Las Vegas Raiders have been ultra-active in the National Football League’s free-agent signing period by adding defensive tackle Bilal Nichols, cornerbacks
Las Vegas Raiders News / FanNation Raider Maven / January 30, 2022
Raiders Big Stars and Unsung Heroes
The big stars of the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders shined brightly in their three Super Bowl victories, including quarterback Kenny “Snake” Stabler, running back Marcus Allen, wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff, quarterback Jim Plunkett, and cornerback Willie Brown.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / July 14, 2021
Raiders Vault: Greatest Offensive Players of the 80s
In a decade in which the Raiders hoisted the Lombardi Trophy twice, narrowing down this list was tricky. Only the truly great make it this time. Methodology Like always, we will use the scoring system from last year’s “5 Greatest Raiders of All Time” piece, with a few tweaks of course.
Las Vegas Raiders News / FanNation Raider Maven / May 18, 2021
Las Vegas Raiders All-Time Top Five: Quarterbacks
1. Kenny “Snake” Stabler, 1968-1979 Kenny Stabler was an All-American who helped Alabama win the 1965 National Championship and was selected by the Raiders in the second round (No.
Las Vegas Raiders News / FanNation Raider Maven / March 17, 2021
Legend of Raiders Super Bowl Hero Kenny King
Kenny King doesn’t even make the top 10 on the all-time leading rushers list for the Oakland-Los Angeles-Las Vegas Raiders, but Raider Nation will never forget him.
Las Vegas Raiders News / FanNation Raider Maven / March 3, 2021
The Resilience of Jim Plunkett, a Raiders Legend
When Jim Plunkett came to the Oakland Raiders in 1978, he was beaten up physically and beaten down mentally after seven seasons with the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers.
The 'Quarterbacks who replaced these notable NFL QBs' quiz
The backup quarterback is always the most popular guy in town...unless you're replacing a legend. How many of the QBs who took over for these franchise icons can you name in six minutes?
The 'Most interceptions in a season' quiz
Being an NFL quarterback is a hard job, but it's sometimes harder for some than it is for others. Since AFL/NFL merger in 1970, 30 quarterbacks have thrown 25 or more picks in a season. How many can you name in six minutes?
The 'New England Patriots starting quarterbacks' quiz
Since joining the league and rebranding as the New England Patriots in 1970 shortly after their jump from the AFL (where they were previously the Boston Patriots), the Pats have started 19 different quarterbacks under center. How many can you name?
The'NFL quarterbacks to be traded for a first round draft pick' quiz
Since 1980, 21 NFL quarterbacks have been dealt for first round picks. How many can you name?Note: Last names are acceptable as answers. Also, this does not include trades for draft picks in order to draft QBs (like Jared Goff in 2016); but trades for drafted QBs after the draft was completed do count here. They also only include trades that saw one team gaining a first round pick and the other a quarterback, but not trades where first round picks may have been thrown in to balance a trade (think Eli Manning for Philip Rivers).
The 'four answers for every NFL trivia question' quiz
Each of these NFL trivia questions has four answers. Further descriptions:Question 4: Not to be confused with the Cardinals’ Million Dollar backfield of the late 1940s that produced only one Hall of Famer (Charley Trippi), the San Fran-version of the $1Million Backfield was fully up with future Canton enshrinees – including three of the most electrifying runners of the 1950s, all on the same team and all battling for carries. Led by a hard-luck QB, the Millionaire Club shattered team rushing records, but failed to win a league title. Name this foursome.
The 'NFL players drafted by a team other than the one they're known for' quiz
Certain players are well-known for wearing a certain jersey in which they performed their greatest gridiron feats. But before they donned those jerseys, they were the property of another team that originally drafted them. Can you name these NFL greats?
The 'Most prominent quarterbacks in Las Vegas Raiders history' quiz
While there are a few obscure quarterbacks who threw passes for the Las Vegas Raiders, the QBs featured in this quiz were the ‘top passer’ for the team that year, according to the number of yards passing. As a team originating in 1960, the Raiders have had 20 quarterbacks (with some repeats), which may suggest the team has struggled to find consistent leaders. How many of them can you name?
The 'Most prominent quarterbacks in San Francisco 49ers history' quiz
While there are a few obscure quarterbacks who threw passes for the San Francisco 49ers, the QBs featured in this quiz were the ‘top passer’ for the team that year, according to the number of yards passing. We have identified 20 (with some repeats), including some all-time greats. How many of them can you name?
The 'Prominent quarterbacks in New England Patriots history' quiz
While there are obscure quarterbacks who threw passes for the New England Patriots, the QBs featured in this quiz were the ‘top passer’ for the team that year, according to the number of yards passing. We have identified 14 (with some repeats), how many of them can you name?
The 'Heisman Trophy winners on Super Bowl rosters' quiz
Nineteen players who won the Heisman Trophy in college have gone on to make it to a Super Bowl in the NFL (though not all would see playing time in the game). How many can you name?Clue given is the Super Bowl(s) and NFL team(s). An asterisk (*) indicates a Super Bowl MVP award for the player.
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