Fundamentals of Football: What is a linebacker in football?

Learn more about the linebacker position from former cornerback Eric Allen.

Learn more about how an onside kick works from former cornerback Eric Allen.

With the Silver and Black officially in the playoffs, take a look back at how the Raiders clinched their spot.

Learn more about the differences between college football and the NFL from former cornerback Eric Allen.

Learn more about a safety on defense from former cornerback Eric Allen.

Learn more about dime and quarter coverages on defense from former cornerback Eric Allen.

Learn more about taunting and the NFL's new policy from former cornerback Eric Allen.

Learn more about how a blitz on defense works from former cornerback Eric Allen.

Learn more about nickel defense and how it works from former cornerback Eric Allen.

Learn more about quarters defense and why a team would need to be in the defensive package from former cornerback Eric Allen.

Learn more about how a football field works from former cornerback Eric Allen.

Learn more about the red zone and why it's the most important area on the football field.

Learn more about former kicker Sebastian Janikowski's 63-yard field goal in Denver.

Learn more about special teams and the role throughout the game from former cornerback Eric Allen.

Learn more about man coverage on defense from former cornerback Eric Allen.

Learn more about the different types of zone coverages on defense from former cornerback Eric Allen.

Learn more about quarterback Derek Carr's performance against the Eagles and see where the Raiders currently stand in the AFC West at the bye week.

Learn more about the offensive side of the ball as former cornerback Eric Allen breaks down the positions.

Learn more about the defensive side of the ball as former cornerback Eric Allen breaks down the positions.

Learn more about the Raiders and Steelers rivalry through the years, including the Raiders' Week 2 victory.

Learn more about the NFL's new jersey number rule for 2021.

With NFL free agency starting March 17th, learn more about how the process works and the different types of free agents.

With the selection of Tom Flores and Charles Woodson into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, learn more about the Silver and Black's history in Canton.

As the Raiders prepare for their Week 17 matchup with the Denver Broncos, learn more about TE Darren Waller's Pro Bowl season.

As the Silver and Black prepare for their Week 16 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, learn more about the Raiders' 28-26 victory over the Dolphins in the 1974 AFC Divisional Playoffs.