Chris ShellcroftChris Shellcroft

On the surface I might appear to be an open minded individual but in reality nothing exists to me outside of the Raiders, Lakers and the Pacific Time Zone. I've got a West Coast bias like Stephen Hawking has a poker face.

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Former Raiders Coach Randy Hanson Convicted On Battery Charges

When last we heard the name Randy Hanson it was in relation to his broken jaw that, depending on who you believe, was the result of either a sucker or phantom punch thrown by then Raiders head coach Tom…Read More

Raiders Announce Signing Of 14 UDFAs

The second the NFL Draft ended the mad dash to sign undrafted free agents began. As soon as a few hours after the draft the Oakland Raiders were linked to as many as 20 UDFAs. Now that the dust has settled…Read More

No Reason For Raiders To Pursue Tim Tebow

So, the most beloved worst quarterback in NFL history has hit the open market. Today the New York Jets made official what has long been speculated by giving Tim Tebow his walking papers. All that remains…Read More

The Oakland Raiders 2013 Draft Class

Reggie McKenzie finally got what he’s been waiting for – a proper draft. In his first year as Oakland’s GM McKenzie’s hands were tied as his first pick wasn’t until the end of the third round.…Read More

Raiders Round Out 2013 Draft With WR, DE

The last time the Oakland Raiders took a wide receiver from San Diego State in the 7th round they found a hidden gem. While injuries kept Chaz Schilens from showing the production to match his promise…Read More

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Raiders Active With Trade, 4 Picks In 6th Round

Reggie McKenzie is finally getting the chance to make moves as a GM and its got to be a good feeling.…Read More

Raiders Draft Arkansas QB Tyler Wilson In 4th Round

Just over a month ago Terrelle Pryor had to like his odds of earning the starting job coming out of…Read More

Raiders Go O-Line, Linebacker On Second Day Of Draft

The first round of the NFL Draft might get the glamor but it’s the second day of the draft that goes…Read More

Raiders Select CB D.J. Hayden With 12th Pick In 2013 NFL Draft

After being so secretive for the last few months Reggie McKenzie let the cat out of the bag today. Initially…Read More

Reggie McKenzie Pulls Shrewd Move; Trades Down In First Round

All along it was looking like the best move Reggie McKenzie could make on draft day was to trade down…Read More

Raiders Have Potential Trade Partners On Draft Day

Finally, Christmas is here…NFL Christmas that is! It’s that special day of the year when general…Read More

Oakland Raiders 2013 Schedule

We already knew the preseason schedule. When the Oakland Raiders break camp in August they’ll renew…Read More

Raider Nation Has Bad Memories Of Rashad Jennings

Hard to believe but less than three years ago the Oakland Raiders were in playoff contention late in…Read More

Raiders Exploring More Options At QB

Two weeks ago Terrelle Pryor had to feel good about getting a crack at the starting job with Carson…Read More

Raiders Round Out Secondary With Signings of Mike Jenkins, Usama Young

It wasn’t that long ago the Oakland Raiders’ secondary had more holes to fill than Bill Murray in…Read More

The Failed First Round Picks Of The Raiders

Let’s not fool ourselves. You don’t go through a decade+ of awful football without making some miserable…Read More

Raiders To Blame For Rolando McClain

Reggie McKenzie inherited a mess. At this point that’s a lot like saying Lamar Odom married into a…Read More

Tracy Porter A Significant Signing For Raiders

In his first year as a general manager Reggie McKenzie rolled the dice on two veteran corners with a…Read More

Thanks For Nothing, Carson Palmer

I know…I know. One player is no more responsible for a team’s failure than he is for its success.…Read More

Darrius Heyward-Bey Lands In Indianapolis

The next chapter in Darrius Heyward-Bey’s career will be written in Indianapolis. The controversial…Read More