Archive for November, 2008

Raiders Put Walker on IR; Sign OG Gandy

The Raiders today put wide receiver Javon Walker on injured reserve, and with the roster spot the team signed guard Dylan Gandy to the 53-man roster. Walker had ankle surgery after being injured against Carolina on November 9th. Gandy was a fourth-round draft pick out of Texas Tech by Indianapolis in 2005.

Raiders Waive OL Junius Coston

From: The Sacramento Bee The Raiders only needed to see offensive lineman Junius Coston before deciding to move on. The team waived Coston and promoted cornerback Darrick Brown from the practice squad to the active roster. Coston was signed last Tuesday.

Revenge served as Raiders stun Broncos 31-10

Revenge is best served cold, and on Sunday, the Oakland Raiders avenged a season opening 41-14 beating by topping the Denver Broncos 31-10 in Denver.  Former Bronco WR Ashley Lelie turned in his best performance as a Raider with 4 catches for 92 yards and 1 TD. For the second week in a row, Oakland again scored a [...]

Raiders fall to Dolphins 15-17

The Oakland Raiders lost a hard fought game Sunday in Miami, falling to the Dolphins 15 to 17.  The fourth straight loss for the Raiders sends them to 2-8, while the resurgent Dolphins are now standing at 6-4.  The Raiders travel to Denver to play the Broncos at Invesco Field Sunday.  With 38 seconds left in [...]

Report Says Fassel Writes Letter to Davis Wanting to be Coach

It looks as if the Raiders are going to be on the coaching search again at the end of the year, and one guy who reportedly has already put his name in the mix is former Giants head coach Jim Fassel.  ESPN’s Chris Mortensen is reporting that Fassel actually sent a handwritten letter to Raiders [...]

Receiver Javon Walker done for year

Although no official announcement has been made, and Coach Tom Cable did not mention it during his daily meeting with the media Thursday, reports out of Oakland are saying that Oakland Raider wide receiver Javon Walker is scheduled to undergo ankle surgery in the very near future and is out for the remainder of the [...]

Offensive Coordinator Knapp Stripped of Play Calling Duties

The Raiders offense has been awful during parts of the 2008 season, and now the team is doing something about it, as offensive coordinator Greg Knapp has been stripped of the play calling duties according to the Oakland Tribune. Tom Cable, acting head coach, is taking over the duties, meaning that he is the third [...]

McFadden Could Return This Week from Toe Injury

The Raiders may get a lift in the running game, and first round draft chocie rookie back Darren McFadden could return as early as this week from a toe injury that has kept him out.  Coach Tom Cable said that McFadden could be back in the lineup against the Dolphins.  He is trying to come [...]