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The Combine is Calling

For Al Davis this time of year is like Christmas. Except instead of boxes wrapped in colorful paper, the foot of his tree is littered with cornerbacks, wide receivers and all sorts of other skilled positions…Read More

Time to Address the Defense

Now that Al Saunders has his name on an office door in Alameda, it’s time to fill that vacant defensive coordinator position. Not that it will matter much who gets the gig. Either way we’re going to…Read More

Al Davis Has Work to Do

After a drama free off-season one year ago, Al Davis is back at it again. Last year Davis didn’t have to defend any moves he made. The only headlines were whether or not Tom Cable would return and even…Read More

Record Setting Raiders Bully Broncos

Disclaimer: If you happen to be a Bronco fan and are a glutton for punishment, please continue to read. The following post contains material that should be considered derogatory for anybody desperate enough…Read More

Mike Mitchell: “LeBron can maybe be on the practice squad”

If LeBron James fancies himself an NFL receiver, then consider Mike Mitchell among the unimpressed. Paul Gutierrez of the Sacramento Bee caught up with Mitchell, who incidentally is getting some reps…Read More

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An open apology to Michael Huff

I’m taking a break from my normal Raider ramblings to do something that Colin Cowherd is incapable…Read More

Raiders release Lorenzo Neal

In a somewhat surprising move, the Oakland Raiders severed ties with fullback Lorenzo Neal today. As…Read More

Raiders and Cowboys: A preseason appetizer for a Thanksgiving feast

We’re counting down the hours until the Oakland Raiders take the field for the first time in 2009.…Read More

The 10 Worst Moments of the last Six Years of Raider Football

Since that tragic loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII, the Oakland Raiders have been…Read More

A Day of Firsts for Raiders: First Injury, First Fight and First Fumble of Camp

On the calendar, Wednesday was the third day of full contact drills for the Oakland Raiders but on…Read More

Raiders sign second round pick Michael Mitchell

The Raiders and Michael Mitchell have agreed to terms on a four year contract, this according to David…Read More

Raiders sign(ed) rookie Matt Shaughnessy

From the department of old/new news comes word that the Oakland Raiders have signed third round pick…Read More

The Method behind the Raider Madness

I’m not going to pretend to know exactly what is going on behind those closed doors in Alameda.…Read More

B.J. Raji and Ron Brace: The two that got away

After the 2009 NFL draft, most of the debate centered on the Oakland Raiders selecting Darrius Heyward-Bey…Read More

Kirk Morrison Calls JaMarcus Russell the Team Leader

Today on ESPN’s Jim Rome is Burning, Kirk Morrison delivered a dagger to the hearts of bloggers…Read More

Final Thoughts on Raider OTAs

The OTAs have come and gone. Now, we’re all just waiting until training camp starts in July for…Read More

Can Tom Cable pull a rabbit from his hat?

If Tom Cable wants to announce himself as the Harry Redknapp of the NFL, then he’ll pull a Houdini…Read More

Are the Oakland Raiders the New York Knicks of the NFL?

This is a question I never wanted to ponder, but the similarities are just all too familiar. Mind you,…Read More

The Raiders need a Trevor Ariza

  For those of you who do not enjoy the NBA, I apologize as this reference is certainly lost on you.…Read More

The Michael Mitchell Report

Perhaps you’ve seen those commercials for Dos Equis beer that feature The Most Interesting Man…Read More