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Former Raiders Center Whitley Dead at 39

Former Raiders center Curtis Whitley was found dead Sunday night in his trailer home in West Texas. Whitley, who was 39, played for three teams, including the Chargers, Panthers and Raiders from 1992-1997. He did have a history of substance abuse, and while there were no signs of foul play, the death remains [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 14 2008

Raiders Add Another Piece on Defense Signing DE Spires

The Raiders have added another piece to the defense, as today they came to terms on a 1-year deal with DE Greg Spires. The veteran will compete for downs as pass rusher on the right side of the Raiders line. Spires became a free agent after he was released by Tampa Bay in [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 13 2008

Offensive sparks needed..

Having won only 19 games in the past 5 seasons, the Raiders are looking for a spark to their offense……
Hopefully that spark will be supplied by last years #1 draft pick JaMarcus Russell and this years #4 over-all pick in the draft Darren McFadden.
McFadden received his first taste of NFL football at the rookie mini-camp [...]

Posted by Michael Loede on May 12 2008

Silver and Black Ink FA Linebacker Hartwell

The Raiders offseason of looking to upgrade their defense continued on Tuesday, as the team came to terms with free-agent linebacker Edgerton Hartwell.  The 30-year-old hasn’t been much of a factor, as he has been hurt most of the last three years, and didn’t play at all last season after being cut by the Bengals [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 07 2008

Rhodes Gone Two Days After Drafting of McFadden

Two years ago Dominic Rhodes rushed for over 100 yards vs the Chicago Bears in the Super Bowl for the eventual champion Colts. Now, he’s out of a job.  After just one lackluster season in Oakland, the Raiders dumped Rhodes just two days after drafting Arkansas stud back Darren McFadden.
The Raiders are more than stacked [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 28 2008

It’s McFadden - Raiders Take Arkansas RB with 4th Pick

Things just got a lot more interesting in Oakland.  The Raiders have spent a lot of money on defesne this offseason, and now will spend a lot on offense as they have gotten the back they wanted, running back Darren McFadden with the number 4 pick in the NFL Draft.  The pick was likley between [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 26 2008

McFadden the #4 Pick Says a Report from ESPN

With the NFL Draft just over an hour away, the Raiders appear to have their heart set on the player they want with the #4 pick - RB Darren McFadden.  Michael Smith of ESPN reports that the Raiders will select the Arkansas running back with the fourth overall pick in the draft.  Reports say that [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 26 2008

Raiders Now Looking Hard at Gholston at Number Four?

How serious is the Raiders latest interest in Ohio State LB/DE Vernon Gholston? The word in league circles is that the Raiders may have their eyes on Gholston, who has seen his stock in many mock drafts rise a great deal over the past few weeks. Gholston would probably take over the role of Jay [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 11 2008

Raiders Sign C Wade

Only weeks ago Al Davis and the Oakland Raiders were being heckled for signing outrageous deals, wasting cap and forgetting to sign what they needed: a Center.  To reconcile with the hecklers, they Raiders signed free agent C John Wade on Monday.  The former Bucc will fill the whole in the Raiders’ offensive line and also bring experience [...]

Posted by Jesse Rios on Apr 01 2008

Edwards signed to help pass rush

In their continued efforts to improve, the Oakland Raiders have signed defensive end Kalimba Edwards to a 2-year contract. The Raiders have been looking to sign a defensive lineman since the departure of Chris Clemmons going to the Eagles.
Edwards was looking for a new home after being cut by the Detroit Lions earlier this month.  [...]

Posted by Al Gordon on Mar 29 2008