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The Raiders are no longer going to be obsessed with speed. McKenzie hinted at this before the draft, saying "We're not looking for guys that just run fast." He doesn't need to focus on speed because Al Davis's fixation on 40 times has the team stocked with ...  

Between injuries and age issues, they weren’t the answer. Oddly enough, they selected Darrius Heyward-Bey over Michael Crabtree a few years ago and Crabtree would have been the perfect fit. Heyward-Bey was another one of those speed guys that lacked overall talent.  

Nearly every team has players that will frustrate the fans. Whether that is a draft pick that doesn't perform or a starter that can't stay healthy or a backup that is supposed to become a starter, there are frustrating players on every team. Typically the frustration comes from a production issue, either volume or quality. Sometimes it is the consistency of the work that causes the frustration ...  

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Just Blog Baby - An Oakland Raiders Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.Just Blog Baby (blog)Experts believe that with a new staff and regime that the Raiders will be less successful than they were last year under Hue Jackson. That's a knee slapper if I've ever heard one. It's okay though, the Raiders are used to having to rise above ...Projecting Raiders starters after two OTAsComcast SportsNet Bay Areaall 3 news articles »  

The Oakland Raiders are reportedly set to sign former Houston Texans quarterback, Matt Leinart. Leinart has frequently been discussed as being a player the Raiders need to fill the void at backup quarterback. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team will sign Matt Leinart during his visit to Oakland over the first week in May.  

I like an underdog story just as much as the next guy, but Rolando McClain needs to be traded or released from the Oakland Raiders.Let's cut through the crap. This is a classic Oakland Raiders story: troubled, yet immensely talented ball player is given chance after chance to prove his worth, but potential never surfaces. Oakland management needs to save everyone the trouble of seeing another talented player collect a check without showing his...  

It's not easy to make a list of 25 overrated Oakland Raiders. Here is how I selected the players:1) No players on the current roster. Not enough longevity. 2) Player had to have been valued to be overvalued. Good players will be on this list. In fact, most of the players on this list were good players for the Raiders.3) This is overrated Raiders, their NFL careers need not apply. Only the time in the silver and black uniform will count.4) Not...  

Tradingfor Carson Palmer midway through last season was a bold move for the Oakland Raiders, to say the least. The Raiders gave up a 2012 first-round draft pick and 2013 second-rounder to get a 32-year-old quarterback ...  

There is still a fair amount of tweaking Reggie McKenzie will do to the roster, but the core is set and it's not outside the realm of possibility that every member of the 53-man roster is currently listed on Raiders.com. There are always a few surprises on the final roster, but 2012 may be uniquely surprising due to the "new era" under the direction of McKenzie and Dennis Allen.Predictions this early will be horribly wrong by the time cut-down...  

The Oakland Raiders received two prime-time games at home when the NFL schedules were announced.The first prime-time game is the opener against San Diego, the second of two Monday Night Football games to open the season. The second prime-time game is against Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos in Week 14.Three home games from Week 13 to 15 should keep the Raiders in the playoff hunt, but back-to-back road games in Carolina and San Diego to...  

Though former coach Hue Jackson invested a lot into quarterback Carson Palmer, things have not—and don't appear to be—working out very nicely. Palmer was content on staying retired rather than playing for the Cincinnati Bengals. That alone should question his competitive edge and willingness to sauced. While he didn't have a lot of time to gel with the Oakland Raiders in 2011, the quarterback job is still his to lose. However, many Raiders...  

Carson Palmer will lead the Raiders to a playoff berth next season. And if for some reason he fails, we can all enjoy the unintentional comedy of Matt Leinart starting for a team in the National Football Leagu e.  

After a period of down time regarding free agency and roster moves, the Raiders front office came back to life, with two fairly significant roster moves late this afternoon. One trade and one free-agent signing, with both solving and creating potential ...  

Former Bengals running back Cedric Benson remains a man without a place to call home. Several weeks ago reports surfaced that the running back was hoping to replace Michael Bush in Oakland. According to Steve Corkran with the Contra Costa Times, tweets that he doesn't see Benson joining the Raiders unless "one of the three backs get hurt." The three backs that Corkran references is second-year back Taiwan Jones, former Carolina...  

Oakland Raiders 2012 NFL Draft and Offseason R…NFL MocksHowever, the Raiders have a new head coach in Dennis Allen and a new general manager in Reggie McKenzie. These two will bring a completely different style to the Raiders than the city of Oakland is used to, and their mark will start to be felt on the ...NFL Free Agent Rumors – Terrell Owens to Oakland Raiders?Gather.comall 3 news articles »  

Prosecutors plan to file misdemeanor DUI charges against Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey Thursday afternoon in connection with an incident in which he was pulled over on the Bay Bridge last month. Heyward-Bey was arrested at about 2 a.m. on April 7 while driving east on the lower deck of the Bay Bridge, California Highway Patrol spokesman Officer Tony Tam said. He was driving a 2012 Range Rover and was observed...  

Oakland Raiders pick University of Utah lineman Tony Bergstrom in 3rd round By Lya Wodraska The Salt Lake Tribune Published Apr 27, 2012 10:48PM MDT Utah offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom was the first Ute selected in the 2012 NFL Draft, going to the Oakland Raiders in the third round with the 95th overall pick. The 6-foot-5, 313-pound Bergstrom was a three-year starter for the Utes at right tackle. He earned first-team All-Pac-12...  

The Raiders will be faced with some tough decisions during the 2012 NFL Draft. With a 95th overall pick and only 5 draft picks to select from, it's difficult to predict the Raiders selections in the 2012 NFL Draft.Contributor: Brandon RodartePublished: Apr 27, 2012  

New Oakland Raiders G.M. McKenzie Doesn't Mind Carson Palmer Trade Reggie McKenzie has cleaned house since taking over the General Manager job in Oakland. The most notable exit was that of former Head Coach, Hue Jackson, who orchestrated the big trade for quarterback Carson Palmer and it was speculated that the trade led to his firing. McKenzie claims that he doesn't mind the trade, per nfl.com.  

As of now, the Raiders only have four tight ends under contract and none of them are remotely close to being considered stars in the sense that Zach Miller and Kevin Boss were. What the Raiders do have is a young group of players with potential ...  

The Oakland Raiders signed another quarterback to the roster, undrafted rookie Kyle Newhall-Caballero out of Brown University, on Tuesday, May 22, according to the Raiders' official site. The 6-foot-3, 214-pound player was named second-team All-Ivy League ...  

Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain has apologized for bringing bad publicity to the team following his recent conviction. "I'm aware of the bad publicity that I've given the Raiders," McClain said after the Raiders' OTA practice Tuesday, according ...  

"It's an offensive-line friendly scheme," Brisiel explained after a Raiders workout. "Greg works the ball around. It's not all seven-step drops and passing. You know, offensive linemen always like running the ball, and not all of us like the ...  

Luckily for the Raiders, one of the later round picks, Jared Veldheer, has turned out to be a very solid left tackle. Also, the Raiders second round pick in 2011 has turned out to be a real stud. Stefen Wisniewski, aka Young Wiz, played at left ...  

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The truth about a wide receiver is written not with a 40-yard dash time but with pure production and the eye test. The stopwatch myth consistently has been exposed by the likes of Jerry Rice, Michael Irvin and Larry Fitzgerald.  

Last week Oakland Raiders' linebacker, Rolando McClain, was the talk of Raider Nation after he was found guilty on charges of assault, reckless endangerment, menacing and wrongful discharge of a firearm, and subsequently sentenced to 180 days in jail.  

The Raiders’ #1 receiver at this point has to be Darrius Heyward-Bey. Taken eighth overall in 2009, he had a rough start to his career, with more dropped passes than one cares to think about. He came on strong last year with nearly a thousand ...  

The Oakland Raiders' defensive line was supposed to be one of their strong suits last season. However, injuries plagued the group as starter Matt Shaughnessy missed a large portion of the season, and Trevor Scott, Richard Seymour and Lamarr ...  

"Jawalrus Bussell was the biggest bust in NFL history." "The problem was, he was drinking the purple drink in the huddle." "He could throw a party, just not a football." At this point, I think we've all heard every single play on words that you can ...  

When the Oakland Raiders traded for Carson Palmer last year, they did so with the belief he was a top echelon starter. Now that he has a full offseason to study the offense, he is getting more comfortable.“Just getting a chance to know the ...  

Now that the 2012 NFL draft is in the can, it's time to take the Shutdown 50 scouting format forward and get a closer look at some of the surprising and fascinating selections from this year's draft -- the guys we missed in the original 50, but who could be impact players now or down the road. Our next entry: Arizona receiver Juron Criner, selected by the Oakland Raiders with the 33rd pick in the fifth round (168th overall). Overview: While...  

Whether it is because of salary cap restraints or not, McKenzie has been signing or ... Now, we wait and see if these reclamation projects of the new era Raiders will be successful like the projects of Ted Hendricks and Jim Plunkett or if we have another ...  

“He’s so explosive. He can do so many things down the field.” But if Oakland is to thrive in the AFC West, it cannot live on Moore alone. An apparently healthy Darren McFadden will provide a backfield threat along with a receiving one. And a rookie ...  

Chances are, a few Oakland Raiders will have to step up in a major way in Rolando McClain's absence this season. The team's starting middle linebacker was sentenced to jail for 180 days after being found guilty on charges of third-degree assault, menacing ...  

Utah offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom was chosen by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft as the 95th overall pick. Bergstrom becomes the third Ute offensive lineman drafted in the last three years.  

During World War II, the East Bay Area was home to many war-related industries. Among these were the Kaiser Shipyards in nearby Richmond. The medical system devised for shipyard workers became the basis for the giant Kaiser Permanente HMO, which has a ...  

The ''East Bay Express'', a locally-owned free weekly paper, is based in Jack London Square and distributed throughout the East Bay. The Oakland City Council adopted a Bicycle Master Plan in 1999 as a part of the Land Use and Transportation (LUTE ...  

McClain has racked up just 184 combined tackles during his two-year career ... Reggie McKenzie may be waiting until McClain is suspended to make the move, as McClain would forfeit game checks during a suspension. While the Raiders could release McClain ...  

During World War II, the East Bay Area was home to many war-related industries. Among these were the Kaiser Shipyards in nearby Richmond. The medical system devised for shipyard workers became the basis for the giant Kaiser Permanente HMO, which ...  

It's not as if they're trying to replace Patrick Willis. But McClain's conviction and sentencing ... This weakness was one of the factors in McKenzie's decision to replace former coach Hue Jackson with Allen, who last season served as defensive ...  

Now, the Raiders have gotten rid of Groves and Wimbley and have replaced them with Philip Wheeler and Aaron Curry. And now, with the new coaching staff, it would not be surprising if the Raider Nation sees even more change at the linebacker spot ...  

Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain, a former defensive standout at the University of Alabama, has been sentenced to 180 days in jail, the Daily Bama Blog reports. The ruling comes on the heels of a Decatur, Ala., judge finding McClain ...  

The Oakland Raiders signed veteran back up and former USC Trojan Matt Leinart to a contract this week, making him the fourth quarterback on the Oakland Raiders roster. With Carson Palmer clearly the starter and Rhett Bomar clearly a camp arm ...  

Earlier this afternoon, Raiders middle linebacker Rolando McClain was convicted on charges of assault, reckless endangerment, menacing and wrongful discharge by a Decatur (Ala.) Municipal Court judge. These charges stemmed from an incident that occurred on November 30, 2011 when the victim, Richard Tapscott, claimed McClain threatened to kill him and fired a bullet next to his ear. McClain will miss the entire 2012 NFL season as his 180-day...  

When asked why he would not balk at playing nose tackle when many defensive tackles do not like making such a move, Kelly responded that it was because those guys were not physical enough and did not have the right mentality. Kelly discussed how ...  

For as long as most of us can remember, the Oakland Raiders have been the official landing spot for players looking for a second or even third chance to start over again in the NFL. Last season Aaron Curry became the newest member of Oakland’s ...  

Although the Oakland Raiders' Matt Leinart still wants to be a starting quarterback, he figured backing up his friend Carson Palmer was the next best option. "I knew I wasn't going into a place to be a starter," Leinart said on Monday conference ...  

E.E. Smith High School alum and Oakland Raiders linebacker Aaron Curry will host the inaugural Curry Faith and Football Classic this summer for his hometown student-athletes. The camp will be held July 7 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Daskal ...  

Included was a 50-yard catch from Carson Palmer against DeMarcus Van Dyke and Tyvon Branch in which he tumbled into the end zone, and a 55-yard sideline heave from Terrelle Pryor against cornerback Pat Lee. On one play, Criner reached back and ...  

Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor may have only been under center for one NFL snap but his new position coach believes he has the tools to make it as a signal-caller. "He's going to give himself a chance to be a good player in this league, because ...  

The Oakland Raiders safety positions is not one of their strong suits. While they have solid starters at each safety position, the depth is questionable at best. The Raiders suffered a rash of injuries last season, which included starting free ...  

Less than 24 hours after the 49ers officially broke ground on their stadium in Santa Clara, Raiders boss Mark Davis sat in his favorite East Bay restaurant expressing profound admiration for the local NFL competition.  

"The thing about Darren is he didn't have any major surgeries ... Raiders coach Dennis Allen said McFadden was able to go through all of the Oakland's drills during their first day of workouts. Last season McFadden had 113 touches for four touchdowns ...  

Terrail Lambert is a practice squad player and camp body who has little to no chance of making he team. Chaz Powell and Conroy Black are two undrafted free agents. Both Black and Powell will be given every chance to make the team as I am sure ...  

The Oakland Raiders had high hopes for running back Darren McFadden when they drafted him in the first round in 2008, but the oft injured rusher has yet to play a full season and missed the final nine games of the 2011 campaign. Raiders running ...  

The initial moves from this new regime have certainly indicated a fresh approach to team-building from a franchise often criticized for living in the past. In both free agency and the draft, the pair have opted for low-key, solid additions and stayed away ...  

Raiders starting wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey was charged with drunken driving by San Francisco's district attorney office as a result of his arrest last month, according to the San Francisco Chronicle  

The football season of middle linebacker Rolando McClain was in question Thursday after his conviction on charges of assault, reckless endangerment, menacing and wrongful discharge of a firearm by a Decatur (Ala.) Municipal Court judge.  

Operation overload continued Saturday, with Raiders rookies and free agents engaging in mental gymnastics since the rules don't allow for physical gymnastics. "They're throwing everything at you at once," rookie guard Tony Bergstrom said after a ...  

According to FOX Sports NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the Oakland Raiders signed seven free agents on Monday. The seven players tried out in Oakland's rookie minicamp last weekend. Also signed to help Oakland's offense is Tre'Shawn Robinson a ...  

SAN FRANCISCO — Authorities say Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey has been charged with misdemeanor drunken driving following his arrest last month after a traffic stop on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. California Highway Patrol ...  

There was the sick mother at home ... right. Oakland's most impressive receiver, Denarius Moore, is entering his second season. Darrius Heyward-Bey, who developed well enough in 2011 to lead the team in catches, must show continued improvement ...  

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie has started restructuring the player personnel department, announcing Tuesday the departure of four longtime employees and reportedly bringing in Joey Clinkscales, the New York Jets' vice president ...  

The Oakland Raiders 2012 NFL schedule has been released to the public and so far it's apparent that the Raiders will have their work cut out for them this season.Contributor: Brandon RodartePublished: Apr 18, 2012  

Oakland Raiders Ladies Gray Devotee Knee-High Boots For the ultimate Mother's Day gift for a passionate ... She has continued her loyalty to the team through its many ups and downs over the decades, and has been privileged to meet several of her favorite ...  

This Sunday, May 13, is Mother's Day. As a mom and an Oakland Raiders fan, my favorite gifts over the years have involved the Silver and Black. If you're searching for a gift for that special mom who happens to love the Raiders too, here is a look at the top five items you should consider.  

If your mom is a fan of the Oakland Raiders, there's a wide range of Raiders-themed gifts available for Mother's Day. I've found five great possibilities that any mom who's a member of the Raider Nation would love: I think this is the ultimate Mother's Day ...  

Nobody is perfect. However, if you have the opportunity to make $38 million dollars in an NFL career, it just seems sensible to avoid silly decisions and blunders.Darrius Heyward-Bey is making the news. Did he do it? Is he guilty? Is he troubled? If so, can somebody please talk to him?So many fans are looking forward to an outstanding year in 2012. Just to see the news and accusations about DHB are disappointing and disturbing.Over and over...  

There was the sick mother at home ... right. Oakland's most impressive receiver, Denarius Moore, is entering his second season. Darrius Heyward-Bey, who developed well enough in 2011 to lead the team in catches, must show continued improvement ...  

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heward-Bey was charged with DUI in San Francisco this morning ... after cops say he was driving while drunk on the Bay Bridge back in April. According to the San Francisco Chronicle... DHB was busted around ...  

Just as important to Matt Leinart as being back on the West Coast is being ... punter/kicker Eddy Carmona of Harding, defensive end Wayne Dorsey of Mississippi, tight end Kyle Efaw of Boise State, tackle Kevin Haslam of Rutgers, cornerback ...  

In 2011, the Oakland Raiders selected Terrelle Pryor in the supplemental draft for a 2012 third-round pick. However, this pick was also accompanied by a five-game suspension in the NFL following a NCAA investigation into players receiving improper benefits.  

Willie Brown has continued to be a big part of the Oakland Raiders' organization since his retirement as a player in 1978 and the decade he spent as a coach through 1988. In recent years, he's represented the franchise at the NFL draft, and just last month he was the man who announced the Raiders' first pick of the 2012 draft.  

Willie Brown has continued to be a big part of the Oakland Raiders' organization since his retirement as a player in 1978 and the decade he spent as a coach through 1988. In recent years, he's represented the franchise at the NFL draft, and just last month he was the man who announced the Raiders' first pick of the 2012 draft.  

Clinkscales' most magnified moment with the Jets came in 2009, when he helped convince the organization to trade up to select quarterback Mark Sanchez. Sanchez helped lead the Jets to two AFC title games, but has largely failed to live up to expectations.  

The Oakland Raiders have received a ton of criticism for trading away a first and second round draft pick to acquire Carson Palmer last season. Thrown to the fire in a new and unfamiliar situation, he naturally had an inconsistent first year. But as difficult as it is to do right now fresh off the draft, Raiders fans should forget about the trade and focus on the future. And that future starts ...  

The Oakland Raiders are expected to announce the hiring of former New York Jets vice president of college scouting Joey Clinkscales in a front office role that has yet to be determined. The 47-year-old Clinkscales (center, above) had previously ...  

Raiders starting wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey was charged with drunken driving by San Francisco's district attorney office as a result of his arrest last month, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Heyward-Bey reportedly was arrested ...  

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He also ran for 646 yards and nine touchdowns on 100 carries. He was a four-star football recruit as an athlete. Michael Crabtree was redshirted his freshman season of 2006 due to a transcript glitch and a position change from QB to WR. During the game ...  

The truth about a wide receiver is written not with a 40-yard dash time but with pure production and the eye test. The stopwatch myth consistently has been exposed by the likes of Jerry Rice, Michael Irvin and Larry Fitzgerald. Though some ...  

Darrius Heyward-Bey made big improvements last season. His third year seemed to be his time to shine as he had almost 1,000 receiving yards and made some very important big plays as well. During the Christmas Eve game against the Kansas City Chiefs ...  

One B/R participant wrote in the comment strand: "This team is a joke" There was no period at the end of the sentence, so we can assume that an "r" or a period could be added. Now, a definition is appropriate for the word "joker." Here is one: "an extra ...  

David Ausberry, TE One of the more surprising moves by the Raiders this off season was the decision to cut former starting tight end Kevin Boss. Perhaps even more surprising was the decision not to sign or draft another tight end to help make up ...  

never forgave Davis for moving the team -- and others never trusted him after returning -- so his death last October presents an opportunity for rededication. The first moves must be made by the New Raiders, who are showing a willingness to make them.  

Although we're still in the offseason with another 129 days to go before the Oakland Raiders officially begin the 2012 NFL season, a lot has been taking place behind the scenes with more than a few players saying goodbye to Oakland, as well as a large number who are new to the Silver and Black this year.  

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie has started restructuring the player personnel department, announcing on Tuesday the departure of four longtime employees, and reportedly bringing in Joey Clinkscales, the New York Jets' vice ...  

In Oakland, exclusive rights free agent fullback Marcel Reece has yet to sign his one-year tender. The Raiders' tryout of Schmitt may be an attempt to put pressure on Reece. Schmitt appeared in 16 games and started five for the Eagles.  

Oakland Raiders running backs Taiwan Jones and Mike Goodson pay a visit to the Oakland Boys and Girls Club, as part of the organizations community outreach program, to talk and play a little football too.  

(FNN Media) – The Oakland Raiders added depth on the offensive lineman Wednesday with the addition of Ed Wang. Wang was originally a fifth ... of the Chinese Olympic team in the 1970s. Chuck Carroll covers the Redskins for FNN Media and also works ...  

Burris is 6-foot-2, 246 pounds, intelligent, tough, and a player who has a lot of passion for the game. He's just what McKenzie, and head coach Dennis Allen, were looking for. Juron Criner may be one of the best examples proving that the Raiders are truly ...  

The Oakland Raiders are in need of a solid backup for running back Darren McFadden. As exceptional as McFadden is out on the field, he's also been prone to injuries. In 2011, McFadden left the game early in week seven against the Kansas City Chiefs after suffering what turned out to be a season-ending Lisfranc injury.  

(AP) The Oakland Raiders selected Utah guard Tony Bergstrom with … Full Story »Raiders use 1st pick on G Tony Bergstrom The Oakland Raiders signed free agent center Colin Miller, who was in training … Full Story »Raiders sign free agent center Miller  

Miller, 6-foot-3, 300 pounds ... Kent McCloughan, Bruce Kebric and Jon Kingdon would not return in 2012. The departures of Kingdon and Kebric were reported by the Bay Area News Group on April 30. Both were relieved of their duties, according ...  

The Oakland Raiders have fired college scouting director Jon Kingdon, NFL Network learned Monday. Kingdon had been with the Raiders for 33 years. The Raiders have shown interest in the New York Jets' college scout Joey Clinkscales, according to the New ...  

The Oakland Raiders announced four long-time members of the Al Davis Oakland Raiders’ front office will all leave the team. The team announced Tuesday that George Karras, Bruce Kebric, Jon Kingdon and Kent McCloughan are all leaving the team. Kindgon’s ...  

Despite reports over the weekend that the Oakland Raiders were likely to sign free-agent quarterback Matt Leinart later this week ... including starter Carson Palmer, second-year pro Terrelle Pryor and Rhett Bomar. It remains unclear if the franchise ...  

They lack depth in that area, according to one source. And although their current starters may be guys like Rolando McClain, Aaron Curry and Philip Wheeler, there’s not much left after that. In that sense, Raiders fans could only hope that Burris is the ...  

Offensive coordinator Greg Knapp thinks it's too early to tell if a veteran ... Defensive coordinator Jason Tarver followed the lead of coach Dennis Allen in talking about the Raiders defense in generalities rather than a specific scheme.  

Matt Leinart is still encouraged he will someday get to put down the clipboard and lead an NFL offense. Only this year, he's comfortable backing up former Southern Cal teammate Carson Palmer, the former top-10 pick told ESPN LA 710 AM radio Friday.  

After the 2012 NFL draft, the Oakland Raiders, along with 31 other NFL teams, began scrambling to take the best of the undrafted free agents. Most of the time these players don't end up actually making the team, but every once in awhile you'll find a diamond in the rough who goes on to have a rather successful career.  

The Immokalee High School graduate is heading to Oakland to wear silver and black for the Oakland Raiders. Henry tells us that he has signed with the Raiders after going undrafted in the seven rounds of this year's draft. Henry says he's very excited ...  

Former USC Trojan and Houston Texan Matt Leinart will reportedly join the Oakland Raiders to back up Carson Palmer. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Leinart will sign this week. NFL.com reported that Leinart will work out for Oakland later this week ...  

MIAMI -- Former Oakland Raiders players William Joseph and Michael Bennett are among the eight people charged in a South Florida tax refund and identity theft scheme. Federal prosecutors said Tuesday the FBI operated an undercover check-cashing ...  

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With the Oakland school district facing a severe financial hardship, including teacher layoffs ... and this could just spur other NFL franchises to follow suit. Our children's education should really be one of the biggest priorities in this country ...  

It was the first without the Raiders' iconic owner, Al Davis, who passed away just last October ... Finally, the Raiders used the 230th overall pick on Penn State linebacker Nathan Stupar. Jeff Hostetler, the Raiders' former quarterback, is his uncle.  

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie started restructuring the player personnel department by announcing on Tuesday the departure of four longtime employees. ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie started ...  

It took quite a while for the Oakland Raiders to get in on the fun of the 2012 NFL draft, as the Silver and Black didn't get to pick in either ... Look for the Raiders to use Criner right away. Don't be surprised if he's the team's No. 2 receiver by ...  

The AFC West has been a division that has not had a clear leader in some time.  In fact, many regard the division as one of the worst in the NFL. Last season, three teams finished with the same record.  This season, there has been many changes and it's time for one of those teams to stand out from the others.Of course, that team will be the Oakland Raiders, but which of the other teams made the biggest improvement through the draft and will be...  

The Oakland Raiders are in desperate need of a backup QB, and there is not a better fit for that spot than Matt Leinart. Both parties seem to ... The reason they didn't have a pick was due to the Carson Palmer trade that was made last year when it was ...  

#mattleinart Look out Bay Area, here comes the party (and lifetime 57.6 completion percentage). Friend of the program, Matt Leinart is ready to move on from his backup role in Houston to a new backup role with the Oakland Raiders. According to Adam Schefter, Leinart will sign with the Raiders and immediately become the backup to his fellow Trojan, Carson Palmer. More »  

After spending one season with the Houston Texans, the former first-round draft pick plans to sign with the Oakland Raiders upon visiting the team next week, ESPN reported Saturday. Leinart would then become the backup to Carson Palmer, whom he replaced at ...  

He played at Penn State for the legendary Joe Paterno and I think that program really prepares players, both mentally and physically, for the NFL. Linebacker Nate Stupar is another solid player with great potential. I think his family involvement in the ...  

OL Robert Gallery, and TE Zach Miller. The 2011 season for the Raiders started very promising, neck and neck for the lead in the AFC west division, until they were dealt two huge blows. Losing QB Jason Campbell in week six with a broken collarbone ...  

With the Oakland Raiders required to wait until late in the third round to take their first draft pick in 2012 instead of talking about some of the best players who were drafted in the first round, let's take a look at the worst. That way we can imagine ...  

Much of it is way overblown; some of it deserved. This will blow the whole thing up: The Raiders are donating 10 percent of the gross ticket purchase price of new season tickets purchased from May 1st to June 30th to the Oakland Unified School District.  

Miscellany Pennsylvania prosecutors say they now believe the alleged locker-room shower assault of a boy by Jerry Sandusky that ultimately led to Penn State football coach Joe Paterno's firing took place a year earlier than they first claimed.  

Oakland Raiders fans have the reputation of being loud, well-costumed, and sometimes even obnoxious. Now, they will also be known as supporters of education. Every season ticket purchased and paid in full between May 1 and June 30 will have 10 percent of its gross donated to the Oakland public schools. With season tickets starting at $260 a piece and costing as much as $1,510, the donation to the schools can be substantial. The schools...  

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A common phrase that I have been hearing about the Oakland Raiders lately is that they "mortgaged the future" by trading away future draft picks for players. It is well documented that Carson Palmer cost Oakland the 17th pick in this year's draft and ...  

Georgia State's football program will be entering its third year of play in 2012, but at least one Panther will be getting a shot in the NFL this year. The Oakland Raiders drafted defensive tackle/end Christo Bilukidi in the sixth round with the ...  

Coming off a season in which fate dealt him a cruel blow, Matt Leinart is starting over again. Leinart, 28, signed with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, where he will back up Carson Palmer. Leinart was Palmer's backup at USC in 2002 when Palmer ...  

He already is making the adjustments to get over the loss of Jackson, whom he considers not only a friend ... with teammates — such as wide receivers Jacoby Ford and Louis Murphy — with whom there was little detectable chemistry.  

With the 2012 NFL draft just around the corner, it brings back memories of the Oakland Raiders 2011 season and the players who were drafted by the team last year. 2011 was an historical year for many reasons, most significantly the passing of the Raiders iconic owner, Al Davis.  

That bodes well for getting a fair shake and even the benefit of the doubt come cut time. With the offseason release of the oft-injured Chaz Schilens, the Raiders' possession guy when healthy, Criner should be able to fill an immediate need.  

The Oakland Raiders have fired college scouting director Jon Kingdon, NFL Network learned Monday. Kingdon had been with the Raiders for 33 years. The Raiders have shown interest in New York Jets college scout Joey Clinkscales, according to the ...  

What if you could go back in Oakland Raiders history and select the greatest players for each position, from any time period, to assemble the ultimate Raiders all-time dream team. I was having lunch with my friend Raider Rick, a hardcore season-ticket holder with seats in the infamous Black Hole of the O.co Coliseum and we started talking about who we would put on the Raiders' all-time greats fantasy team.  

The last few months have been huge for the Oakland Raiders as they sign and draft players while building a championship team for 2012. The latest signing happened May 2, and represents another milestone for the team with regards to breaking down racial lines in the NFL. The Oakland Raiders signed offensive lineman Ed Wang, the first Chinese-American player to be drafted in the NFL.  

SB NationOakland Raiders 2012 NFL Draft: Grading Reggie McKenzie's First DraftSB NationBy James Arcellana - Staff Writer Reggie McKenzie was not dealt a very favorable hand leading into the 2012 NFL draft, now let's take a look at how he did with his picks. Apr 29, 2012 - The 2012 NFL draft has officially come to an end and the Oakland ...Bilukidi makes history as GSU's first NFL draft pickAtlanta Journal ConstitutionRaiders add 2 defensive...  

If things pan out you can consider David Ausberry to be one of the last gifts Al Davis gave the Oakland Raiders. With the 241 st pick of the 2011 draft the Raiders grabbed Ausberry out of Davis’ beloved University of Southern California.  

The draft is behind us. Who landed in a favorable spot? Which guys are doomed? Jason Smith offers rookie predictions. More ... The Raiders later announced the move. Leinart will back up starter Carson Palmer and will be reunited with offensive ...  

The Oakland Raiders aren't done bringing in quarterbacks. Former Peyton Manning backup Jim Sorgi is being brought in for a workout with the Raiders on Tuesday, his agent Matt Brei said on Twitter Monday. Sorgi hasn't attempted a pass in an NFL ...  

The Oakland Raiders' players are showing true dedication to winning in 2012 with an impressive turnout at minicamp. New head coach Dennis Allen was pleased, and if you're a part of the Raider Nation it should give you just one more reason to be excited for ...  

The Oakland Raiders' players are showing true dedication to winning in 2012 with an impressive turnout at minicamp. New head coach Dennis Allen was pleased, and if you're a part of the Raider Nation it should give you just one more reason to be excited for the upcoming season.  

Maybe Jack Crawford is a late bloomer. And the Oakland Raiders' defensive coaches can harness the former Penn State defensive end's pass rush potential. Crawford, an underachiever at Penn State, was picked in the fifth round of the NFL draft by ...  

The Raiders have announced a season ticket plan they hope will help fill the stadium and assist the Oakland public schools at the same time. For new season tickets purchased and paid in full between May 1 and June 30, the Raiders will donate 10 ...  

Brown remarked about the excitement involved and said ... One of the most talked about players that could be taken as their 3rd round pick include defensive tackle Josh Chapman. Chapman is projected to be a third or fourth round pick, and the only ...  

Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said upon the hiring of coach Dennis Allen that any changes to the scouting staff would not happen until after the draft. McKenzie was unavailable for comment Monday night. According to a recent New York ...  

the Raiders drafted linebacker Nate Stupar out of Penn State. The Raiders were in desperate need of linebackers coming into the draft and were able to come out of it with two. While their fourth round pick, Mile Burris is a guy who could see the ...  

If Joseph Barksdale (third round, 2011) develops at right tackle, make it four. The flashiest aspect of Bergstrom's resume -- and a statistic that surely caught the eyes of McKenzie and the coaching staff -- is this: 150 knockdowns, resulting in ...  

Penn State is sending one more player to the Oakland Raiders. On the final day of the NFL Draft, the Raiders drafted linebacker Nate Stupar in the seventh round with the 230th overall pick. Stupar is the 59th linebacker to be drafted by an NFL ...  

Working as a graduate assistant at the University of Tennessee in 1993, McKenzie ran into Green Bay general manager Ron Wolf, who was scouting Charlie Garner and Heath Shuler. Wolf was a personnel executive with the Raiders when McKenzie was drafted.  

Bleacher Report2012 Oakland Raiders Schedule BreakdownBleacher ReportAfter my breakdown of the top games they will be playing, the National Football League has officially released the Oakland Raiders schedule for the 2012 regular season. Here is my game-by-game breakdown of the games in their entirety and the factors ...and more »  

Well, the 2012 NFL Draft has ended and teams and their fans are deep in analysis regarding the value of the selections made. The Oakland Raiders ended the big weekend with six new players, drafted over the 3rd through 7th rounds of the NFL Draft.  

I selected it solely because of those connections. In the sermon, I heard Kaufman say that he had a meeting with Mr. Al Davis, and that he presented Mr. Davis with a Bible. I found that interesting. It also says that Mr. Davis indicated that no one had ...  

The much anticipated schedule for the Oakland Raiders 2012 season has been released. Now fans can start making plans for the upcoming NFL season, which is especially important for those of us who need to purchase airline tickets. While we still have a long ...  

Oakland's first major professional sports franchise was an annual contender, with star players and coaches forming a bond with loyal fans who consistently bought every ticket. The embrace between team and fans seemed destined to last forever.  

While I like to follow along with the Oakland Raiders' latest signings and draft prospects, I also like to look at the bigger picture and how the team stands historically against other teams in the league. The Oakland Raiders have a long history that ...  

Calhoun, a native Memphian, was a multisport standout for Raleigh-Egypt High. Calhoun played for the New York Giants during the 2010 season, appearing in nine games and recording one reception. He was waived-injured by the Giants during the 2011 preseason.  

After winning their second Super Bowl in five years, the Giants feel like ... underdogs? Kimberly Jones reports. More ... The 24-year-old Calhoun played for the New York Giants during the 2010 season, appearing in nine games and recording one reception.  

The Oakland Raiders have been mired in 8-8 mediocrity for two years in a row now and the team enters the 2012 season with expectations of making the playoffs. Anything less will be a disappointment and would jeopardize Carson Palmer's future of with the team.  

On Tuesday, April 17, the Oakland Raiders opened a three-day voluntary veteran mini-camp at their Alameda practice facility. The team's new head coach, Dennis Allen, explained what their first mini-camp of 2012 was all about during his conference call on ...  

Add this to the string of low-profile, potentially-shrewd acquisitions orchestrated by new Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie this offseason: the team has announced the signing of free agent wide receiver Duke Calhoun. Originally undrafted in 2010 out of the ...  

The much anticipated schedule for the Oakland Raiders 2012 season has been released. Now fans can start making plans for the upcoming NFL season, which is especially important for those of us who need to purchase airline tickets. While we still have a long nearly five months to go, just finding out these details makes things just a little bit brighter.  

With the Oakland Raiders 2012 schedule released just this week, I've already been hearing talk about why and how the team will fail in their first four weeks, "dooming them to disaster." Fortunately most of this is coming from the fans of opposing teams, so it shouldn't be all that surprising.  

The Oakland Raiders have quite a streak going into the 2012 season. They're three-for-three, as in three head coaches in three years, now that Dennis Allen will debut as Hue Jackson's replacement. You know what else is interesting? It's the second time ...  

A kicker, Sebastian Janikowski, in the first round, Darrius Heyward-Bey in the top ten, an unknown Mike Mitchell in the second round, and the list goes on. With the new regime in Reggie McKenzie, taking players well before they are expected to ...  

The Raiders have undergone an almost complete front-office overhaul after the passing of owner Al Davis. Reggie McKenzie was hired away from Green Bay to serve as General Manager, and he tabbed former Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen ...  

1. Oakland Raiders: Matt Barkley, QB (USC) The Oakland Raiders need a long-term solution under center, because Carson Palmer is vehemently overpaid and considering Oakland's schedule on top of just five draft picks, the Raiders will have a rough 2012 campaign.  

Considering that the Raiders were the last AFC West team represented in the Super Bowl (losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003), that perception may not be fair. With new general manager Reggie McKenzie now leading the show, however, the Raiders are ...  

Former Oakland Raiders running back Napoleon Kaufman, one of my favorite players in the team's history for a number of reasons, has returned to the franchise. Unfortunately, he won't be out on the field making record setting runs, but he will be the team's ...  

Former Oakland Raiders running back Napoleon Kaufman, one of my favorite players in the team's history for a number of reasons, has returned to the franchise. Unfortunately, he won't be out on the field making record setting runs, but he will be the team's chaplain.  

I had the opportunity to work 47 years with one team," McCloughan said. "I'll always be a Raider," he added. "I have the NFL Sunday Ticket, and I'll still be watching all the games. ... I wish Reggie and the entire organization the best."  

... greatest team of all time by NFL fans in an NFL.com tournament ('76 Raiders Are the Greatest Team Ever - NFL Fans Have Spoken), we also had three key new additions to the Raiders' roster. Here's my look at the Raiders latest three signings: On March ...  

The Raiders have a lot of change to process in order to get ready for the season. The organization is undergoing more change than it has at any time since the late Al Davis took over control. This team has a new leader in GM Reggie McKenzie. He will be ...  

While I haven't updated in a while, fear not Raider Nation, I'm still following the every move of the Raiders. Now to get down to business, the Raiders made a move I hoped they would for a long time by resigning Safety Matt Giordano. Giordano, who's return ...  

The only problem with Miller is that he is not an immediate fit with the Raiders. At defensive end, the Raiders have LaMarr Houston and Matt Shaughnessy. At defensive tackle, Richard Seymour is paired up with Tommy Kelly. However, Seymour and Kelly are ...  

Welcome back, Carson! Palmer sees his old stomping grounds Week 12 in Cincinnati. After a brutal early three-game stretch -- Pittsburgh, at Denver, at Atlanta -- things settle down, likely making for a pretty manageable for a playoff run, with the ...  

The best example of that is the construction of a modern-day draft room, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. That's right, a "war" room in draft speak vernacular, that didn't exist before. McKenkie and the new Raiders' order are far from done.  

Reggie McKenzie beat his twin brother Raleigh into the world by three minutes and one ounce. Born on Feb. 8, 1963 in Knoxville, Tenn., Reggie weighed in at 4 pounds, 5 ounces, to Raleigh's 4 pounds, 4 ounces. According to Raleigh McKenzie, they ...  

"Team chaplain" are not words one expects to see in a story about the franchise of Ben Davidson, Ted Hendricks and Al Davis, but the Oakland Raiders have a new one, and it's a much-admired former member of the Silver and Black. Napoleon Kaufman, who spent ...  

Carson Palmer will struggle at points this season due to a shaky offensive line and a tough schedule. When the Raiders acquired Palmer last season, they did so in hopes that he would lead them to the franchise's first playoff appearance since 2002. Unfortunately for the Raiders, Palmer was unable lead them into the postseason.  Palmer has now had an entire offseason to prepare for the 2012 ...  

On Thursday afternoon, April 12, what seemed like some rather bizarre news was released involving the Oakland Raiders. The team signed basketball player Andre Hardy, a 6-foot-5, 250-pound player who spent the past two years playing basketball at Cal State Fullerton.  

Utah offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom was chosen by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft as the 95th overall pick. Bergstrom becomes the third Ute offensive lineman drafted in the last three years. Zane Beadles was a ...  

Sometimes you learn a lot from reading what the fans have to say in response to an article about the Oakland Raiders . For example, a BR writer named Fred said the following of Napoleon Kaufman: "Nap was a damn good Raiders' running back too...  

"I'm happy for them," Davis said blissfully. "I really am. It's not easy to get a stadium these days, so this is a big deal for them." Such casual graciousness is one of many characteristics setting Mark apart from his father, the late Al Davis ...  

As an Oakland Raiders fan, I have mixed feelings about the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I respect the institution, but have a lot of issues about how many great Oakland Raiders have yet to be "enshrined." Raider legends like Jim Plunkett, Ken Stabler and Cliff Branch continue to be overlooked, while lesser players get in. Here's a look at five Oakland Raiders greats who are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame:  

Tony Bergstrom was formally introduced to Raider Nation on Saturday, touring the Oakland Raiders' facility and meeting team personnel — even posing for a photo with Hall of Famers Willie Brown and Jim Otto. “It's a bit of a whirlwind but it ...  

The Raiders later confirmed Branch signed his tender worth a reported $6.2 million and returned to workouts with the team. He remains hopeful of signing a long-term deal. Branch also will begin taking part in the team's offseason program.  

The newest member of the Oakland Raiders, defensive end Dave Tollefson, arrived to the team's Alameda facility on Tuesday, April 10. The team announced on Saturday that the Bay Area born Tollefson signed a two-year contract, guaranteeing him $1.5 million with the potential for a $3 million payout.  

Just returned from the practice field for the initial look at the 2012 Raiders. Not much to report, given the media were limited to 30 minutes' viewing time, with much of that consumed by players stretching, running and getting ...  

He landed with the Houston Texans, where he impressed the coaching staff. He even had the perfect chance to show his stuff last season when Matt Schaub went down with a foot injury that ended his season. Leinart got the start, but couldn't ...  

In anticipation of the official 2012 NFL schedule release April 17 at 4 p.m. PST, here are my top five games for the Raiders in order of importance. Realize this is before a schedule order and is more about the level of competition than when and what record they will have playing these teams.No for me, winning is a matter of having a team that is good enough to compete regardless of conditions. As such, the Raiders will always have a high...  

One BR member, David Gutierrez said in the comment strand of one of my ... Dennis Allen has a different leadership and coaching style from Jackson. As such, the great expectation is that the results of his decision-making and style will produce the ...  

He'll also have to do so wisely, with the Silver and Black still in search of substitutes for such offseason defections as pass-rushing linebacker Kamerion Wimbley, tight end Kevin Boss and ... 2007 - JaMarcus Russell (QB, LSU); 2006 - Michael ...  

As time progresses in the 2012 offseason, I have more and more confidence in the Oakland Raiders' general manager, Reggie McKenzie. The latest move involves defensive end Dave Tolllefson who signed a two-year contract guaranteeing $1.5 million with the potential of a $3 million...  

As time progresses in the 2012 offseason, I have more and more confidence in the Oakland Raiders' general manager, Reggie McKenzie. The latest move involves defensive end Dave Tolllefson who signed a two-year contract guaranteeing $1.5 million with the potential of a $3 million payout.  

Set aside the usual standards for assessing talent in the NFL draft, and the difference in approach for the Raiders under first-year general manager Reggie McKenzie can be distilled into a single sentence: Only self-starters need apply. Dating ...  

Kickoff for the Week 2 matchup between the Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins has been moved forward to 1 p.m. EDT from 4:15 p.m. to accommodate fans celebrating the Rosh Hashana holiday, the NFL said on Thursday. The Sept. 16 game, which will ...  

The Oakland Raiders currently have two players who have not signed tenders that were placed on them this off season. Strong safety Tyvon Branch was given the franchise tag, and fullback Marcel Reece was given an exclusive rights tender.  

Oakland Raiders players and head coach Dennis Allen , as well as anyone who is involved in the NFL, including the fans, have been talking about the recent bounty scandal and the audio that was released that included some disturbing evidence of Greg ...  

Oakland Raiders players and head coach Dennis Allen , as well as anyone who is involved in the NFL, including the fans, have been talking about the recent bounty scandal and the audio that was released that included some disturbing evidence of Greg Williams' involvement.  

Oakland Raiders players and head coach Dennis Allen, as well as anyone who is involved in the NFL, including the fans, have been talking about the recent bounty scandal and the audio that was released that included some disturbing evidence of Greg Williams' involvement.  

Oakland Raiders players and head coach Dennis Allen , as well as anyone who is involved in the NFL, including the fans, have been talking about the recent bounty scandal and the audio that was released that included some disturbing evidence of Greg Williams' involvement.  

My friend Raider Rick has been a fan of the Oakland Raiders since 1976, when he watched his first Raider game, Super Bowl XI, where the Raiders beat the Vikings. He's a hardcore Oakland Raiders fan, who always sports his Raiders gear, and has season ...  

My friend Raider Rick has been a fan of the Oakland Raiders since 1976, when he watched his first Raider game, Super Bowl XI, where the Raiders beat the Vikings. He's a hardcore Oakland Raiders fan, who always sports his Raiders gear, and has season tickets in the Black Hole.  

He ranks 4th all time in receiving yards ( 14,934), which trails only Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens and Issac Bruce. Though, what makes Brown stand out as one of the all time greater receivers was his consistency over his career. Credit must be given when it's due.