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Archive for January, 2008

Raiders Conclude Talks With Lofton

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 […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 29 2008

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 […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 27 2008

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 […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 26 2008

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 with […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 25 2008

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 […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 25 2008

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, […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 24 2008

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 written […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 23 2008

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 best […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 23 2008

Free Agent to Be Newberry Wants to Back with the Raiders

The Oakland Tribune is reporting that center Jeremy Newberry, who is set to become a free agent , wants to come back to the Raiders. The story is that Newberry is not the Pro Bowl player that he was with San Fran, but has done a good enough job after missing nearly two years with […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 22 2008

More Reports that Davis May Fire Kiffin After One Year

There has already been reports this offseason of issues between owner Al Davis and coach Lane Kiffin, and now Pro Football Weekly is reporting that the coach may be on his way out of Oakland after just one season.  The story goes that Davis might be looking at getting rid of Kiffin after the coach […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 15 2008