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Solid Draft Weekend for the Raiders Says Yahoo Sports

The Raiders deserve high marks for the weekend draft, as writer Jason Cole has handed them an “A-”.  Here is his breakdown:
Picks: RB Darren McFadden, CB Tyvon Branch, WR Arman Shields, DE Trevor Scott and WR Chaz Schilens
Positives: McFadden, McFadden and McFadden
Negatives: Branch and Shields
Bottom line: A-. The McFadden pick is a great gamble, although […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 28 2008

Raiders Close to Grabbing Hall from Atlanta

It was thought that the New York Giants were the front-runner to grab the services of cornerback DeAngelo Hall in a deal with the Falcons, but now, a top source says that it looks as if the silver and black of the Raiders may very well be able to grab Hall in a deal with […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 15 2008

Walker Signing an Answer to Prayer

 
My prayers have been answered! I must admit I did not want to make my wishes known that the Raiders would sign Javon Walker because I thought it would jinx the deal. Now I can rejoice and not fear the dreaded Raider curse.
According to ESPN Javon Walker has signed a 6-year, 55 Million-dollar contract on […]

Posted by Tanner Gooch on Mar 05 2008

Raiders Shock Some with Their Latest Free Agent Spending Spree

Just when you thought you could not predict Al Davis’s next move he pulls out a classic one on us. With the signing of Gibril Wilson to a six-year, 39-million dollar contract Davis has shown that at least he is consistent when it comes to free agents. I do not know why I did not […]

Posted by Tanner Gooch on Mar 03 2008

King: Kiffin Only a 50-50 Chance of Being Coach in 08

The rumors of Lane Kiffin not being the Raiders head coach in 2008 just won’t seem to go away.  Today in Peter King’s “Monday Morning Quarterback” column, he states that Kiffin is be no means a lock to return.  Here are his comments:  “Lane Kiffin may have been here representing the Raiders as their head […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 25 2008

Raiders Five Needs This Offseason According to Scouts Inc.

Defensive tackle: Veteran DT Warren Sapp is set to retire. The team traded for and received solid production last season from underachieving DT Gerard Warren. The team signed DT Terdell Sands to a long term deal, but like Warren he is an underachiever who plays when he is in the mood to play. Former DE […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 25 2008

Oakland Ready to Say “So Long” to K Janikowski

Are the Raiders ready to cut ties with former first rounder kicker Sebastian Janikowski?  The Denver Post today had a tidbit that Janikowski is on his way out in Oakland, and that “some in the league expect the Raiders to part ways with inconsistent kicker.”  Since drafting Janikowski in the first round in the 2000 […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 24 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