Jeff Spiegel

Jeff Spiegel was raised in California but currently resides in Portland, Oregon. After graduating from the University of Oregon, he worked in sports before entering journalism full time — first as a Sports Reporter and then as the Associate Editor of a small newspaper. Online, he has been writing about both the Raiders and Dodgers since 2012 — having written for DodgersNation.com and SBNation.com prior to joining both DodgerBlue.com and RaidersNewswire.com. He left full-time journalism in 2012 to become a pastor. Jeff can be found on Twitter at @JeffSpiegel. Favorite Raider This one is an easy one for me: Charles Woodson. When the Raiders drafted him, there was nothing to dislike about the guy — he was exciting and he was freaking good. Unfortunately, of course, he left after eight seasons — but when he returned in 2013 it was one of the better Raider moments of my lifetime. At that point, I didn't care how washed he was (and he wasn't!) — I just liked having him back in the silver and black. Obviously Tim Brown is another guy that was easy to love, but Woodson is the all-timer for me. As far as current, I'm still a believer in Derek Carr and think he's going to figure this all out. Favorite Raider Moment I think I'll go with the two weeks leading up to the 2001 Super Bowl. As a kid, I remember getting the newspaper every morning to read what they were talking about, clipping out the articles to keep for later. It was obviously far more exciting than the Super Bowl itself, but I'll never forget those moments of hope leading up to the Super Bowl. I referenced it above, but second to that was probably the return of Charles Woodson in 2013 — I just loved the guy, and never dreamed he'd actually come back.
301 Articles

Raiders Rewind: Heartbreak In Las Vegas As Loss To Dolphins In Final Seconds Ends Playoff Hopes

With 1:50 left on the clock and the Las Vegas Raiders trailing by one to the Miami Dolphins in Week 16, Josh Jacobs had a decision...

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Raiders Rewind: Marcus Mariota Shines But Season Ends Anyway With Loss To Chargers

Down 7-0 with 1:35 remaining in the first quarter, Derek Carr had to know he needed points on this drive...

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Raiders Preview: Both Teams Banged Up As Las Vegas Hosts Chargers In Must-Win Game

When a team gets two chances to score from the goal line, you almost assume they'll get it (not to mention when your defense...

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Raiders Rewind: Week 14 Loss To Colts Puts Playoff Hopes In Danger

With a chance to move into the No. 6 seed in the AFC, the Raiders instead laid another egg, playing so poorly that...

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Raiders Preview: Playoffs Come Early As Colts Present Must-Win Game

There are so many cliches in sports that it's hard to keep up. "Every game is a playoff game," "we treat every game like it's our last," etc...

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Raiders Rewind: Winless Jets Stay Winless After Miraculous Comeback Victory For Las Vegas

With 1:49 left on the clock and his team down by four, Derek Carr lined the Las Vegas Raiders up for a critical fourth-and-3 play...

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Raiders Rewind: Falcons Embarrass Las Vegas In A Blowout Loss In Week 12

It's an annual tradition for the Las Vegas Raiders, really. I call it the "turn off the game" week...

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Raiders Preview: East Coast Trip To Face Falcons Could Be A Trap

West coast teams traveling east for 10 a.m. PT games is never ideal. For years, it meant the Las Vegas Raiders...

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Raiders Rewind: Derek Carr & Co. Lose to Chiefs In Week 11 But Show They Belong

The Las Vegas Raiders may have come up short against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11, but they showed they belong...

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Raiders Preview: Chiefs Come To Town In Search Of Revenge

The Las Vegas Raiders welcome an angry Kansas City Chiefs to town in Week 11 for a big division matchup...

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