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
Al Davis Should Dial Darius Butler
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, as the saying goes. Today the New England Patriots released cornerback Darius Butler. Aside from the countless media reports this was confirmed by Butler…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
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
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
Hiram Eugene Undergoes Hip Surgery
The Raiders have yet to make it official but the season could be over for Hiram Eugene. At least that…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
Raiders Re-Up with Michael Huff
Well, Oakland managed to retain one of the members of their starting secondary. Unfortunately it wasn’t…Read More
Are Expectations Too High in Oakland?
Eight wins never meant so much. After witnessing seven years of the worst football in franchise history…Read More
Lamarr Houston Touted as Future Star of AFC West
Lamarr Houston is getting a lot of love these days. After an impressive rookie year the praise for the…Read More
Silver and Black Stock Watch: Secondary
Projected Starters: Stanford Routt, Tyvon Branch, Hiram Eugene, Chris Johnson Noticeably absent from…Read More
A Ridiculous Contract Even by Raider Standards
Al Davis loves to reward his players. In recent weeks he’s made headlines by inking Richard Seymour…Read More
The Combine is Calling
For Al Davis this time of year is like Christmas. Except instead of boxes wrapped in colorful paper,…Read More
Raiders Work Overtime to Defeat Chiefs
Just win, baby! Not always pretty, at times frustrating, the Oakland Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs…Read More
The Beat Goes On as Raiders Ravage Seahawks
For the first time in two years the Oakland Raiders have won consecutive games and they’ve done so…Read More
Michael Huff Earns Player of the Week Honors
Just when you’re ready to write Michael Huff off as a bust, he goes out and creates one of the most…Read More
Raiders Seek Redemption Against Rams
The Raiders have a second chance to make a first impression. After laying a JaMarcus Russell sized egg…Read More
State of the Roster: Sorting Out the Raiders Defense
As the last few days have shown, sorting out the Raiders’ roster will be an exercise in patience this…Read More
Michael Huff Takes an Indirect Dig at JaMarcus Russell
With training camp well underway in Napa it has become clear that these are not your Lane Kiffin Raiders.…Read More






