Tag: Maxx Crosby

Maxx Crosby downplayed his weirdly forceful push of a Raiders coach on the sidelines

Maxx Crosby’s excuse for pushing a Raiders coach is so weak.

Let the record show that if you push someone who is technically one of your bosses, then characterizing it as a love tap of sorts is something no one will buy.

Someone needs to relay this memo to Las Vegas Raiders superstar Maxx Crosby.

On Sunday, as the Pittsburgh Steelers pummelled the Raiders in a 32-13 win, Crosby started showing more and more visible frustration. His annoyance ended up manifesting in a forceful push of Raiders run game coordinator/linebackers coach Mike Caldwell on the sideline.

Needless to say, this is an unacceptable display from someone who is supposed to be a Raiders leader:

https://twitter.com/RaidersAQ/status/1845601668270104827

As the incident rightfully went viral, Crosby caught wind of the internet’s reaction after the Raiders’ loss and tried to downplay the incident as a “love push” that everyone was reaching about. Uh-huh, sure:

https://twitter.com/CrosbyMaxx/status/1845605844836306978

Everyone knows that it’s only a love push when you angrily push an authority figure in a blowout loss. Mhm. We should totally buy that.

Injury update: Maxx Crosby among several Raiders starters back at practice Friday

Raiders get some potential good news Friday with several key starters back at practice in prep for the Steelers.

With the Steelers coming to Las Vegas Sunday, the Raiders will need all the healthy bodies they can get. Friday’s practice will see several starters who had missed the first two practices this week return to the field, opening up the possibility that they will play Sunday.

None are more important than Maxx Crosby who has missed more practices than he’s particapted the past few weeks as he battles through a high ankle sprain. He played last week despite missing two practices, and is expected to do the same this week.

One of the more worrisome missing players this week is WR Jakobi Meyers. So his return to practice Friday was a welcome sight. With Davante Adams not playing with his hamstring injury and trade request, the Raiders were already digging into their depth chart at receiver. Meyers’s absence would have them woefully thin at the position.

Rookie guard Jackson Powers-Johnson missed Wednesday and Thursday with a knee injury and is returning Friday. Antonio Pierce expects he will play and is hoping the second round pick can hold up against All Pro DT Cameron Heyward.

Also practicing Friday after missing last Sunday’s game and the first two practices this week is RB Zamir White. It was expected that even if White were able to play last week, he would lose snaps to Alexander Mattison. White’s status is uncertain for the game.

Bo Nix had a perfect response to Maxx Crosby trolling him

“Kind of cut out the noise and just go to work,” Broncos QB Bo Nix said when asked about Maxx Crosby trolling him at the line of scrimmage.

During the Denver Broncos‘ game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon, Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby trolled Broncos quarterback Bo Nix.

Maxx stood up at the line of scrimmage and yelled, “Bo speak up! They don’t [expletive] know [the play]!” while the quarterback was making an adjustment at the line. The moment quickly went viral on social media.

It was a funny moment for Crosby and Raiders fans, but the Broncos went on to win the game 34-18. After practice on Wednesday, Nix was asked about Crosby trolling him on Sunday.

“Well, actually, ironically, I didn’t really even hear it when it happened in the game,” Nix said. “I’ve obviously been sent [the video] a lot and seen the video after, but I think that’s just part of his game. I think he’s mastered that and he’s tried to use it to his success.”

“And I think it’s important when things like that happen, you just kind of come down and get back to the basics and not necessarily listen to it,” Nix said. “Kind of cut out the noise and just go to work. And at the time we weren’t doing a whole lot offensively, so it was good that we turned it around in the second half.”

A perfect response from the rookie quarterback.

Crosby ended the day with two sacks, but Nix arguably had the best game of his career with two touchdown passes, no turnovers and a rushing touchdown. The QB certainly got the last laugh, but he had a diplomatic response to the incident during his media availability on Wednesday. Bo’s a pro.

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Bo Nix smoothly denied hearing Maxx Crosby’s incessant trash talk during Broncos’ blowout win

Bo Nix is so comfortable that he’s already tuning out Maxx Crosby.

In an already tumultuous Las Vegas Raiders season, Maxx Crosby is doing everything he can to keep his team afloat. The Defensive Player of the Year candidate already has a monster 11 tackles, seven tackles-for-loss, seven quarterback hits, and five sacks in just four starts. Of course, Crosby is also up to his usual antics of trying to get into the head of opposing quarterbacks.

The problem is that this strategy doesn’t seem to be working. At least, according to a composed Bo Nix.

After Denver Broncos practice on Wednesday, Nix was asked about his recent viral moment with Crosby, during which the Raiders’ defensive end was heard yelling at Nix to speak up. Per Nix, he didn’t even know this happened until he saw the moment become viral on the internet after the fact.

Not only did Nix seemingly tune Crosby out, but the fact that the Broncos scored 34 unanswered points in a blowout Denver win after the incident should almost be insulting to the Las Vegas star.

Nix’s denial that he heard the trash talk of a terrifying superstar defender also happened in the same game where he actually talked back to Sean Payton and still enjoyed great success. That is eye-opening.

It’s early, but it sure looks like the Broncos are properly developing their young quarterback into a potential franchise player.

Raiders, Steelers Week 6 injury report: LB Divine Deablo FULL go, in line to start

LB Divine Deablo FULL go, in line to start Week 6 vs Steelers

A mixed bag for the Raiders on their Wednesday injury report. First and foremost, they placed start defensive tackle Christian Wilkins on injured reserve, which is why you won’t see him here. But they also had linebacker Divine Deablo as a full participant for the first time since Week two.

Among those missing from practice Wednesday were WR Davante Adams (hamstrong), DE Maxx Crosby (ankle), TE Michael Mayer (personal), WR Jakobi Meyers (ankle), T Kolton Miller (knee/shoulder), G Jackson Powers-Johnson (knee), and RB Zamir White (groin).

Those missing due to injury for the Steelers included S Domontae Kazee (ankle), LB Nick Herbig (hamstring), LB Alex Highsmith (groin), and WR/KR Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle).

Ballers for Raiders in Week 5 loss to Broncos

Detailing the standout individual performances in Raiders loss to the Broncos.

Just five weeks in to this season and it seems each gam brings less hope than the last. Even the win in Week four over the Browns didn’t do much to raise hopes. Especially considering the next day, Davante Adams requested a trade.

With that drama as its backdrop, the Raiders headed to Denver to face a Broncos team coming off two straight wins, but with issues of their own, especially on the offensive side of the ball.

The first quarter it was dominance by the Raiders. They led out with a touchdown drive, then drove for a field goal, and drove all the way to first and goal at the five, looking to go up 17-3. Then it all fell apart and imploded on them in an instant.

We’ll get to that implosion in more detail in the Busters. For now, let’s get some Ballers out the way first.

Ballers

DE Maxx Crosby

Crosby loved playing the Broncos. He showed his love in this game with two sacks, two tackles for loss, and two QB hits. His first sack came on the Broncos’ second drive, taking them out of field goal range. They would get some yards back a couple plays later, hitting on a long field goal.

With the Broncos leading 13-10 to start the third quarter, Crosby ended their first possession with a three-and-out with his second sack of the day. He would nearly get his third on the following drive, but Nix would just barely lean over the line of scrimmage to get a yard.

TE Brock Bowers

The one big play in the game for the Raiders was Bowers leaping in the air and making a play on the ball before streaking for a 57-yard touchdown. It came on the third play of the game and it was Bowers’s first career touchdown.

A couple other times in the game Bowers broke open for what could have been touchdowns, but Gardner Minshew overthrew him on those passes. Aidan O’Connell’s interception late in the game went off Bowers’s hands, but that pass had way too much on it for point blank range, he hadn’t gotten his head turned before O’Connell released it, and it was just a tough catch out in front of him. A bit less on the ball or a split second later and Bowers makes that catch.

Even with those misses, Bowers finished with a team leading 97 yards and a TD on eight catches.

Honorable Mention

DT Christian Wilkins — He was injured for much of the second half, but before he left, he was doing some work. His five tackles was third on the team and included a tackle for loss and a sack.

Continue to the Busters…

Maxx Crosby makes it clear he’s not being traded anywhere, period

Raiders star EDGE Maxx Crosby makes it clear he’s not being traded anywhere, period, and he’s insulted that people think he wants out

On the topic of the rampant speculation about a potential trade for Las Vegas Raiders EDGE Maxx Crosby, it’s time for Detroit Lions fans to heed the words of Van Halen.

“Dream another dream, this dream is over.”

While Lions fans have almost demanded on social media for GM Brad Holmes to make a trade for Crosby, it’s not happening.

In the 90-second clip, Crosby effectively insults anyone who thinks he wants to leave Las Vegas and calls out all the false speculation about any potential trades.

“I’ve got to hear from these clowns talking online and talking on the Pat McAfee Show saying ‘something’s going on’, they’re speaking for me saying I should be on the sideline when I’ve got a high ankle sprain,” Crosby said. “These clowns, they’re sitting on a coach telling me what I should be doing.”

Crosby, who played collegiately at Eastern Michigan and is from the Detroit area, got more animated and agitated as he continued,

“But the reality is, I’m gaining yardage and trying to get right so I can get back on the field. Everybody knows my intentions but they try to speak for me. (Expletive) if you speak to me and you know what’s going on then we can have a conversation, but don’t speak on my name when you don’t know what the hell is going on.”

Crosby wasn’t done.

“These guys (Raiders teammates) know I’d take a bullet for them. You’ve got clowns that are online and talking … it’s embarrassing. Don’t speak for me. I’m going to speak for my guys and that’s all I care about.

I get bothered by that because, you now I take a lot of heat and I can do it. I’ve been through that. But don’t speak about me when you don’t know what’s going on. You’re speaking for me, or speaking about the organization.”

Crosby concluded,

“Come on bro, you know where I want to be. You think I want to be anywhere else?I got this (expletive) tatted on my body. I don’t want to go anywhere. At the end of the day, it’s just funny. A lot of people have a lot to say when they really don’t know what’s going on.”

The Raiders are 2-3 after losing to the Broncos in Week 5 but are still just one game out of a playoff spot in the very turbulent AFC. Crosby has never even hinted he wants a trade, unlike teammate Davante Adams.

Not that the Lions would have any real interest in trading multiple first-round picks for Crosby–if he were even made available for a trade. Dream another dream…

Maxx Crosby screaming at Bo Nix to ‘speak up’ probably didn’t work out the way he wanted

“Bo! Speak up! They don’t [expletive] know!”

Maxx Crosby has built himself into an NFL star based on two things he does at an absolutely elite level.

The first is as a pass rusher. The former fourth round pick is a bonafide stud and foundational piece of the Las Vegas Raiders defense. He has 32 sacks in his last 38 games and is a multiple time All-Pro who earns defensive player of the year votes on a perennial basis.

He’s not just terrifying in motion, however. He’s also one of the league’s loudest and funniest trash talkers. In the past that’s manifested in calling former opponent and current teammate Gardner Minshew II a “little [expletive] boy” in 2023. On Sunday, it meant getting out of his stance to scream at rookie Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix to tell him no one could hear his audible.

“Bo! Speak up,” screamed Crosby as the Nix tried to change the play at the line of scrimmage. “They don’t [expletive] know!”

Crosby had two sacks, two quarterback hits and two tackles for loss in Week 5, giving him the chance to get to know Nix better. But Nix got the last laugh, throwing for 206 yards and a pair of touchdowns in a 34-18 win.

Video of Maxx Crosby trolling Bo Nix at the line of scrimmage goes viral

Maxx Crosby went viral for trolling Bo Nix at the line of scrimmage, but Nix got the last laugh with three TDs in a 34-18 win.

During the Denver Broncos‘ game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, veteran pass rusher Maxx Crosby trolled quarterback Bo Nix at the line of scrimmage, creating a moment captured by Fox cameras that has gone viral on social media.

Nix went up to the line to relay the play to his teammates and Crosby stood up and yelled, “Bo speak up! They don’t [expletive] know [the play]!” The audio was picked up by Fox’s microphones and aired during Sunday’s broadcast.

NFL defenders are not allowed to yell “hut” or “hike” or simulate a snap, but there’s nothing in the rulebook that prevents a defender from yelling at the quarterback before the play.

The moment has been quite a hit on Twitter/X.

Crosby ended the game with two sacks, but Nix and the Broncos got the last laugh in a 34-18 Denver victory. Nix had the best game of his career with two touchdown passes, a touchdown run and no turnovers.

Crosby’s trolling went viral, but Nix left the stadium with a win.

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Raiders inactives Week 5 vs Broncos: Maxx Crosby will play

Maxx Crosby is set to take the field for the Raiders vs the Broncos.

A few days ago it looked like Maxx Crosby would miss his second straight start with his high ankle sprain. Then he returned to practice Friday and was officially listed as Questionable. Now he’s active and set to play against the Broncos today.

Crosby should give the Raiders defense a boost.

Tyreik McAllister is back on the inactive list after making his first appearance last week.

All others on the inactive list were ruled OUT on the Raiders’ final injury report.