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Pressuring QB is Oakland’s Defensive Remedy

We already knew replacing Nnamdi Asomugha was as impossible as keeping JaMarcus Russell awake in a team meeting. That’s not news. While it was an impossible task to find a substitute for the world’s…Read More

53 Men that Will be Raiders: Predicting the Final Cut

The Raiders and Seahawks closed down the most unique preseason we’ve seen in years. We’re still waiting for the first win of the Hue Jackson era as Oakland folded in Seattle, losing 20-3 and going…Read More

Madden 12 Ratings Confirm Al Davis Loves Speed

In case you didn’t already know it, Al Davis loves speed. The latest installment of the Madden series confirms Davis’ affinity for the stopwatch. No less than 19 Raiders are rated at a 90 or higher…Read More

Raiders Looking Defenseless in 2011

We’re past the it’s too early phase of the preseason. What we’re seeing from the Oakland Raiders now is a good indication of what is in store for the 2011 season. By the looks of things Oakland’s…Read More

Raiders vs. Saints: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

We’re at that point in the preseason where you can begin to tell what the Raiders are going to be like this season. Don’t assume the Saints doubling Hue Jackson’s misery to the tune of 40-20 means…Read More

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Raiders Sign Veteran Cornerback Lito Sheppard

Finally admitting that the youth movement at cornerback it not yet ready for primetime, the Raiders signed…Read More

Raiders, 49ers Play a Fugly Game of Football in the Bay

Preseason football is never a thing of beauty. That being said the 2011 edition of Battle of the Bay…Read More

Battle of the Bay: Gameday

We’re just hours away from the opening kick at Candlestick. For many Raiders today’s game is going…Read More

Depth is Not a Luxury Raiders Can Afford

The injuries are piling up faster than bad press in Miami for the Oakland Raiders. Since this is training…Read More

Surgery on Deck for Louis Murphy and Chris Johnson

Hue Jackson, like every head coach in the NFL, has two priorities during training camp. The first, obviously,…Read More

At First Glance: Raiders’ Secondary is Primary Concern

Replacing Nnamdi Asomugha is going to be more impossible than ignoring Tim Tebow mania. Shutdown corners…Read More

Raiders Drop Preseason Opener to Cardinals: Game Notes

The first preseason game never has been and never will be the snapshot of an entire team for an entire…Read More

Raiders vs. Cardinals: All Eyes on the D

As excited as I am to see the Raiders make their 2011 debut tonight I’m also taking a cautions approach…Read More

Dissecting Oakland’s Depth Chart

The Raiders have officially unveiled the unofficial depth chart ahead of the preseason opener against…Read More

Help Wanted: Raiders Need a Veteran Cornerback ASAP

Before there were any padlocks plastered on gates leading to NFL facilities nationwide it was a well…Read More

Stefen Wisniewski Officially Becomes a Raider

With such little time to spare the Raiders are moving faster than Warren Sapp in a buffet line to sign…Read More

Raiders Report to Camp, Start Signing Rookies

It feels almost surreal that just a few days ago there was a real possibility of NFL training camps being…Read More

The NFL Lockout is Over: 5 Things the Oakland Raiders Must Do Now

After wading through all the chest high piles of greed and knee high stacks of pointless media speculation,…Read More

3 Rookies Among 34 Raiders to Attend Camp Campbell

Today in Duluth, Georgia, Camp Campbell got underway. While there are few details reported from the first…Read More

Young Corners Will Have to Catch on Fast in Oakland

Rod Woodson, you’ve got your work cut out for you. Hue Jackson has all the pressure that comes with…Read More