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Is Jacoby Ford Going Johnnie Lee Higgins?

Before there was Jacoby Ford there was Johnnie Lee Higgins. Hard to believe we’re talking about Higgins as if he were some fan favorite from a decade ago. Higgins was a return ace and budding talent…Read More

Louis Murphy’s Law

If you want a snapshot of the short-lived Louis Murphy era in Oakland look no further than his first game as a Raider. He scored twice yet only one of those TD grabs counted. It might have felt like shades…Read More

Raiders At The Crossroads With Chaz Schilens

For the past few years Raider fanatics such as myself have helped turn the legend of Chaz Schilens into an urban myth. Anytime someone would ask me about the Raiders I’d always find some way to mix…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 Add 3 More Receivers to Roster

With the first preseason game only days away the Raiders were looking a little thin at wide receiver. Both Darrius Heyward-Bey and Louis Murphy are unlikely to play against Arizona on Thursday. Combine…Read More

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Memo to Tom Cable: It Should be Nick Miller Time

Louis Murphy is out, Johnnie Lee Higgins hasn’t been right since 2008, Jacoby Ford hasn’t proven…Read More

Louis Murphy has a Bruised Lung

There was more than Donkey pride that was wounded Sunday in Denver. During the Raider’s remarkable…Read More

Raiders Release Yamon Figurs

From fumbling the season opening kick off to kicked off the roster, Yamon Figurs is no longer an Oakland…Read More

Last Time Wearing Silver and Black?

Tonight marks the end of the preseason as the Raiders welcome the Seahawks to the East Bay. Tonight…Read More

Many Unhappy Returns for the Raiders in 2009

Back in 2008, special teams coordinators around the NFL found it difficult to sleep during their week…Read More

Is Tom Cable going rogue?

Depending on who you talk to, Al Davis either controls every facet of the Oakland Raiders or he’s as…Read More

The Curse of Tim Brown Continues to Haunt the Raiders

Before Al Davis phoned in the Darrius Heyward-Bey pick at the ’09 draft, you had to go back a full…Read More

Raiders come up short in loss to Chargers

Six years and counting. 13 straight losses with no end in sight. You can set your watch to this rivalry.…Read More

Trick or Treat: Raider Style

We’re halfway through the 2009 season and it’s time to take stock in the Oakland Raiders. Instead…Read More

Raiders look to run rampant on Texans

After Sunday there will be no more excuses. Tom Cable has given JaMarcus Russell and Darren McFadden…Read More

Randy Moss Trade Comes Full Circle

The final connection to the Randy Moss era in the East Bay is gone. Yesterday the Oakland Raiders placed…Read More

Raiders aren’t doing JaMarcus Russell any favors

JaMarcus Russell is at the crossroads in 2009. His second year as a full-time signal caller was hailed…Read More

Raiders are walking on a razor’s edge in 2009

Wins are hard to come by in the National Football League. This lesson was best illustrated on the regular…Read More

Raiders lose another receiver; Nick Miller out 4-6 weeks

From Jerry McDonald’s Twitter page comes the news that the Oakland Raiders are going to be without…Read More

The Fantasy Football Survival Guide for Raider Nation

So, you’re a lifelong fan of the Silver and Black who also enjoys the great American pastime of playing…Read More