Archive for June, 2010

McFadden Nearing Bust Status

Now that JaMarcus Russell is no longer with the team, the focus comes onto Darren McFadden and his status as a high draft pick with little results.  A 2-time runner-up for the Heisman trophy, it was thought that he would give the Raiders a dynamic running back when he was selected 4th overall.  Take away [...]

Video: How John Henderson Gets Ready to Take the Field

How new Raider John Henderson gets ready for action on Sundays!

PFW: Cable Leaning Towards Sharing Carries at RB

Pro Football Weekly reports that it appears now that there may be a sharing of carries between Michael Bush and Darren McFadden in 2010: Raiders head coach Tom Cable initially indicated he wanted one of his top two backs to emerge as a leading workhorse, but now he apparently is considering a more even distribution [...]

Raiders sign Veteran DT John Henderson to a One-Year Deal

The Raiders made another move Friday to add to the defensive line, as the team inked free agent defensive tackle John Henderson to a one-year deal. Henderson (6-7, 335) spent his first eight seasons with the Jaguars, but was released this past offseason and was looking for a new home. While with the Jags, Henderson [...]

Raiders First Completion of the Year … Measure J Passes!

The 49ers celebrated as Measure J passed in Santa Clara County.  Measure J means that the county has green lighted $115 million towards a new stadium, which leaves $900 million for the team to still collect towards their goal.  Of this $900 million, they are expected to ask the NFL for nearly $500 million. Why [...]

Raiders Sign Undrafted WR Damola Adeniji

Undrafted free agent wide receiver Damola Adeniji signed with the Raiders today. Adeniji was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers three weeks ago after signing a free-agent deal after the NFL draft. Adeniji, 6-foot-3 and 213 pounds, played for Oregon State. He caught 57 passes for 807 yards and five touchdowns in 2009 for the [...]

4th Round Pick Tackle Bruce Campbell Having Issues at Guard

The Oakland Tribune reports that the Raiders’ 4th rounder, tackle Bruce Campbell, is playing at RG but has struggled in OTAs. Many draftniks had Campbell penciled in as a 1st round pick due to his exciting measureables. He could move back to his college position at OT, but the process could take awhile. Oakland’s 3rd [...]

McClain says he won’t be a hold out

The Raiders have had some bad luck in the past about not being able to get players in camp on time, but they are hoping the words below from first round pick LB Rolando McClain come true. McClain says he will not be a rookie holdout, and will be in camp on time. “I’m not [...]