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Reggie McKenzie Should Make Backup QB High Priority

The last time the Oakland Raiders went into a season without having a reliable backup plan at QB they wound up paying a relative fortune for the services of Carson Palmer. Currently the jury is still…Read More

Raiders Defenseless In 38-26 Loss To Chargers

So close yet still so far away. That is the only way I can describe this version of the Oakland Raiders and their chances of making the playoffs this season. Plenty of progress was made this year but in…Read More

Smart Money is on Raiders Making the Playoffs

Today the Denver Broncos went all-in with Tim Tebow by giving Kyle Orton the mile high boot. The Kansas City Chiefs could put a few chips on Orton once he hits the waiver wire after seeing Tyler Palko…Read More

Raiders Unlikely to Face Jay Cutler on Sunday

Turns out the San Diego Chargers are good for something. At least when it comes to helping pave the path to the playoffs for the Raiders. Last week the San Diego bandwagon lost a few more members when…Read More

Carson Palmer Best of AFC West Quarterbacks

Four year from now the Raiders may regret the premium picks given up to get Carson Palmer. In the here and now the deal is looking like a steal. Now, let’s not get too carried away. I’m speaking in…Read More

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Plenty of Praise for Raiders After Defeat of Chargers

Last night’s ownership of San Diego was by far the best total team effort the Oakland Raiders have…Read More

Raiders Roll Through Chargers in 24-17 Victory

Don’t let the score fool you. The Oakland Raiders dominated every phase of the game in Sand Diego tonight.…Read More

Next Man Up: Lito Sheppard Set to Start Tonight

Stanford Routt made headlines when Al Davis moved him into Nnamdi Asomugha’s tax bracket. Since then…Read More

Raiders Can Beat Chargers Without Darren McFadden

No Darren McFadden. No Worries. The Raiders have been there and done that. Last season Oakland ended…Read More

Raiders in a Must Win Against Chargers

Things sure do change quickly in the NFL. One year ago the Raiders couldn’t be beaten in the AFC West.…Read More

First Impressions: Sizing Up the AFC West

If the first Sunday of the NFL season is any indication then the AFC West is going to be as wide open…Read More

Jay Richardson Took Pleasure in Punishing Philip Rivers

He’s no longer a Raider but Jay Richardson hasn’t lost his Raider Ways. The former defensive end…Read More

Richard Seymour is Well Worth the Price Tag

When Al Davis parted with a first round pick for Richard Seymour the Raider hating world laughed. A reinvigorated…Read More

Darren McFadden Avoids Madden Curse

Losing never felt so good. For a man with a brief history of injury problems the last thing Darren McFadden…Read More

Raiders Expose Chargers as Too Finesse for Success

Sorry San Diego but what you saw on Sunday was no fluke. That you lost to the Oakland Raiders twice…Read More

Raiders Run Over Chargers

Still don’t think these Raiders are for real? They might not be first in the AFC West but they’re…Read More

Running Game is Key for a Raiders Victory

The first time around it took two blocked punts, two different quarterbacks and one 64-yard fumble…Read More

Raiders Face Tough Task in Defending Philip Rivers

There could not have been a worse time for the Oakland Raiders to see their strength become a weakness.…Read More

Are the Raiders Up for Test in AFC West?

You learn no more about the NFL after one week than you do of a book by simply looking at its cover.…Read More

Charger week just ain’t what it used to be

It might come as a shock to some, but there was once a point in time when the Raiders and Chargers actually…Read More