29 Jan
The official NFL franchise and transitional tag numbers for 2010 have been released and all signs indicate another off-season of multi-million dollar checks being cut by Al Davis.
Between Richard Seymour and Sebastian Janikowski, Mr. Davis would have to commit more than $15 million in salary for 2010 alone if he is unable to sign both [...]
Posted in Free Agency, NFL, Raiders by: Chris Shellcroft
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29 Jan
7 Events That Should Replace the Pro Bowl – Let me see, watch the Pro Bowl or go to the dunk-a-kicker booth? That’s an easy choice for me, though I suggest getting there early. Just imagine how long the line would be to dunk an idiot kicker. Although if it’s Sebastian Janikowski then all bets are [...]
Posted in Link Dump, Off-Topic/Other by: Chris Shellcroft
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28 Jan
Nate Kaeding, the “mentally weak” All-Pro place kicker for the San Diego Chargers, has pulled out of the Pro Bowl due to a groin injury. His roster spot will be filled by Dan Carpenter of the Miami Dolphins.
Once again, Sebastian Janikowski has been over looked.
From a distance, Carpenter’s numbers look good but when compared to [...]
Posted in Raiders, Sebastian Janikowski by: Chris Shellcroft
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26 Jan
Don’t confuse him with Wolverine even though he will be heading up the Weapon X Project for the Oakland Raiders in 2010.
The Baltimore Sun is reporting that Hue Jackson has agreed to become the offensive coordinator of the Oakland Raiders. While the new hiring has yet to be made official by the organization, Jackson himself [...]
Posted in Breaking News, Coaching Search, Raiders by: Chris Shellcroft
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25 Jan
The Raider Rumor Carousel continues to spin, causing constant nausea among Raider Nation and turning journalists into dogs chasing their own tails.
Tom Cable will be fired.
Al Davis is interviewing replacements.
No, wait. Forget all that…
Tom Cable will remain as head coach in 2010.
Adam Schefter was among the first to report Cable would be fired. Now [...]
Posted in Al Davis, Coaching Search, Commentary, Raiders, Rumors, Tom Cable by: Chris Shellcroft
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22 Jan
Though the Raiders have yet to announce it, Adam Schefter is reporting the hiring of Mike Waufle as the new defensive line coach in the East Bay.
Waufle held the same position with the Raiders from 1998-2003 before spending the last five seasons with the New York Giants.
While the hire has yet to be made official, [...]
Posted in Raiders, Rumors by: Chris Shellcroft
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22 Jan
Action Movie Heroes and Their Sports Equals – The FanSided Sports Blog
E’Twaun Moore of Purdue Redefines the Term “Cock Block” (Pic) – Midwest Sports Fans
Conan O’Brien + Mine That Bird + NFL Highlights = $4.8 Millions (Video) – Outside the Boxscore
How the Earthquake in Haiti Affected Youngstown State Baller Eddie D’Haiti – Paneech
Rick Ankiel Signs [...]
Posted in Link Dump, Off-Topic/Other by: Chris Shellcroft
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21 Jan
Despite reports to the contrary, Stanford head coach Jim Harbuagh was never interviewed by Al Davis for any position in the Raiders’ organization.
Joe Fortenbaugh of the National Football Post quotes Jack Bechtha, Harbaugh’s agent, in his report.
“There is no truth to the rumors that Jim Harbaugh or I have met with the Raiders,” Bechta said. [...]
Posted in Coaching Search, News, Raiders by: Chris Shellcroft
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