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Heyward-Bey to the Bay: Raiders draft a receiver with seventh pick

Tom Cable wanted an Escalade. Al Davis bought him a CTS. After looking over the prospects in the ’09 draft, Tom Cable referred to the top four left tackles as “Cadillacs”. Most assumed…Read More

The top 10 reasons why Michael Oher could be a Raider

With just over a week  remaining until the NFL draft is underway, the picture is as clear as a foggy morning in the East Bay. If the rumors of the Detroit Lions opening contract talks with Matthew…Read More

Tom Cable talks draft, defense and Jeff Garcia’s role

The Oakland Raiders allowed a few members of the Bay Area media behind the iron curtain today for a Q&A session with head coach Tom Cable. Thanks to Jerry McDonald of the Contra Costa Times for posting…Read More

Unlucky number 7: Raiders are in a precarious draft position

It’s déjà vu all over again for the Oakland Raiders. March Madness is not isolated to the dreams of adolescent basketball players on hardwood courts across the United States this time of year.…Read More

Crabtree or Maclin? I’ll pass on both

Recently, the NFL writers here on the FanSided.com Sports Network each wrote a brief blurb on who we each thought was the best prospect in the 2009 NFL Draft. You can read our choices here. The overwhelming…Read More

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The Raiders’ Draft Dilemma

The combine is in the bag and everyone’s mock draft has been shook up like a snow globe. Suddenly,…Read More

THE Reason to Watch the Combine

The NFL combine has saved its best for last as today the defensive backs took the field in Indianapolis. On…Read More