January 29th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in According to “Oakland Tribune” NFL writer Jerry McDonald, the Raiders concluded their day-long interview with former wide receiver James Lofton yesterday for an undisclosed position. Raiders senior executive John Herrera had no announcements other than to say the interview went well and there could be a resolution in the next day or so. Lofton, who was [...]
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Oakland Looking to Talk to Recently Fired Saunders
Now that former Skins offensive coordinator Al Saunders is out of a job, looks as if the Raiders want to speak to him about a position on the staff. Now what position on the staff Saunders will interview for is a good question. It could be as the teams new WR’s coach, a spot that [...]
Davis Continues to Kill Raiders From Moving Ahead
It’s not a football team – it’s a soap opera. That is all that the Oakland Raiders have become, and all this is due to one person: Al Davis. Yes, the crypt keeper is at it again, this time the report is that Davis sent a letter to head coach Lane Kiffin, asking the coach [...]
Source: Kiffin Secretly Wants Out as Raiders Coach
Let the saga continue. It’s been an ongoing back and forth for about the last three weeks about the rumored tension between Raiders current coach Lane Kiffin and owner Al Davis. The reports have been that Kiffin is not happy about not being able to fire defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, who will be back [...]
Raiders Taking a Long Look at Bears WR Berrian?
When it comes to wide outs that will be available this year in free agency, one that will be right at the top of the list is the Bears Bernard Berrian. The Raiders could very much use his services, and the Chicago Tribune is reporting that they do have a strong interest in Berrian. The [...]
Ryan to Stay as Raiders D-Coordinator in 08 Says Kiffin
The supposed “rift” between Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin and defensive coordinator Rob Ryan finally appears over, as at the Senior Bowl Kiffin stated that Ryan has a contract with the team, and that he will be back for the 2008 season. It’s been a weird month for the entire coaching staff for the Raiders, [...]
Sounds Like Fargas Won’t Be Back in 2008
It appears that despite a breakout season in which he rushed for over 1,000 yards and four TD’s, the Raiders are going to let running back Justin Fargas hit the open market and will not give him the world to come back to the Silver and Black. Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee has [...]
Raiders Would Like to Work Something Out with Kelly
Look for the Raiders to make a strong effort to re-sign free agent to be defensive lineman Tommy Kelly this offseason. The Oakland Tribune is reporting that the team would like to have Kelly back, as despite spending most of 07 on the IR, in the past he has been one of the Raiders [...]
