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Trouble in the Works Between owner Al Davis and coach Lane Kiffin?

Could trouble be in the works between Raiders owner Al Davis and coach Lane Kiffin? That’s the story out by ProFootballTalk.com, and it stems from the Raiders announcing today that defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will be staying with the team. The site is reporting that Kiffin wanted Ryan, who has been with the […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 04 2008

Sources: Ryan Fired as Raiders Defensive Coordinator

 
The Raiders are going in another direction as far as their defense is concerned. For the second straight season the team was beat up in terms of stopping the run, and according to the Sacramento Bee and the NFL Network, it’s caused defensive coordinator Rob Ryan his job. Ryan will likely be able to find […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 02 2008

Bye Bye Culpepper & Fargus??

With QB Daunte Culpepper and RB Justin Fargus being placed on the IR list Weds 12-26, not only has the season ended for these Raiders, but more then likely their time in the Silver & Black as well.  Culpepper signed a 1 year contract in training camp and missed the past 4 games with a […]

Posted by Michael Loede on Dec 27 2007

Raiders Jordan “Not Clicking”

It’s not really clicking for Raider LaMont Jordan.  That’s what head coach Lane Kiffin said after taking him off the active roster Sunday in order to activate a special teams player instead.  Jordan was one of the NFL’s leading rushers early in the season, but Kiffin says he hasn’t been running as well since injuring his […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 20 2007

Raiders Look to Rebound vs Bears at Home

Two teams looking to turn around disappointing seasons will meet when the Bears invade McAfee Coliseum to take on the Raiders this Sunday.  The Bears are tied for last-place in the NFC North at 3-and-5.  Chicago lost 16-7 to the Detroit Lions heading into their bye last week.  The Bears have struggled to get anything […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 10 2007

Culpepper the Likely Starter Sunday in Miami

 
Signs with the silver and black seem to be pointing towards Daunte Culpepper starting at QB Sunday when the Raiders travel to Florida to play the Dolphins. Starter Josh McCown missed practice on Wednesday with his foot injury, and some reports are stating he has a broken toe on his left foot. Coach Lane Kiffin […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 27 2007

Culpepper start likely against Denver in week 2

It looks as though Daunte Culpepper is expected to start at QB for the Raiders Sunday against the Broncos after Fridays practice saw Josh McCown leave early with a sore foot.  McCown’s right foot was sprained in the first half of the season opening loss against the Lions and was not at practice Wednesday because of the […]

Posted by Michael Loede on Sep 15 2007

Raiders Reportedly Agree To Deal With Russell

The Raiders appear to finally have their quarterback of the future in the fold.  The “Oakland Tribune” reports the Raiders have agreed in principle to a six-year contract with JaMarcus Russell, the first-overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft.  The deal is expected to officially be signed later today once Russell completes a physical exam.  […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 11 2007

The cuts begin…

Raiders.com is reporting that the following players have been cut.  OT Torrin Tucker  SS Colin Branch  DL Jared Clauss and WR Doug Gabriel.  Gabriel was traded last year to New England and then brought back to Oakland at the end of the season, but never played to the level that Raider coaches expected of him. 

Posted by Michael Loede on Aug 28 2007

Russell Update : Long hold-out predicted

According to Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee, negotiations with Oakland first-round draft pick JaMarcus Russell will more then likely extend into the regular season. 

Posted by Michael Loede on Aug 24 2007