Can Khalif Barnes Get a Shot with the Oakland Raiders?
Published on: 27th June, 2010
After all the offseason improvements, Oakland Raiders look to be a left tackle away from contention. Jared Gaither looks good in silver and black, but it doesn't look like that will happen. It appears now that the Raiders are going with a guy already on the team. That made me think. Can Khalif Barnes ...Darren McFadden: One Change Away from Superstardom
Published on: 26th June, 2010
"Football is a game of inches." That's the old dictum that comes to mind when thinking of how little of a margin it is between a winner and loser of an NFL football game. Even blowouts can result from a series of plays that barely go the winner's way. In the case of Darren ...Is It Time for the Bush Amdinistration in Raider Nation?
Published on: 25th June, 2010
In the '80s, we saw Rigginomics (John Riggins) in Washington with the Redskins. From the late '90s til the turn of the century, we saw the Marshall Plan (Marshall Faulk). That was in Indianapolis and St. Louis respectively. Justin Fargas is now gone. Raider Nation has yet to see Darren McFadden make it ...Raider Nation Shouldn’t Rush To Judgement
Published on: 23rd June, 2010
Many in Raider Nation are ready to call Darren McFadden a "bust." They say,"Michael Bush is way better." or "We need to trade McFadden." Many of those same people thought McFadden was the Raider's Messiah after a week two performance against the Chiefs in 2008. And just like then, they are now rushing ...Top 10 Oakland Raiders Running Backs of All Time
Published on: 22nd June, 2010
Raider Nation has seen its share of great running backs. That has led me to make a list of the top 10 running backs in Raiders history. Sorry, Eric Dickerson is disqualified. As great as he was, he did most of his damage before coming into Raider Nation. Being a great Raiders ...Could Darren McFadden Be Another O.J. Simpson?
Published on: 21st June, 2010
At 6'1", 212 pounds, Darren McFadden is the exact same size as OJ Simpson was as an NFL running back. Simpson could, and McFadden still can, run with the wind. How can I compare McFadden to a Hall of Fame running back? Because the Hall of Fame running back's NFL career started out the ...The Oakland Raider’s Backfield: “Jam Master Jay and Run DMC”
Published on: 18th June, 2010
The NFL is now looking for a new backfield band to go up the charts. The Oakland Raiders now have "Jam Master Jay and Run-DMC." Backfield bands across the NFL landscape have have been formed. The last band to make a number one hit was the New York Giant's "Earth, Wind, and Fire" in 2007. The Tennessee Titans as recently ...There’s No Need to Worry About Richard Seymour
Published on: 18th June, 2010
Raider Nation has been worried sick about the whereabouts of Richard Seymour. For what? Many have speculated that he doesn't want to be with the Raiders anymore. I've even heard a ridiculous suggestion to trade him for Albert Haynesworth. The truth is no one in the world wants the franchise tag nor should ...How Vince Young and Chris Johnson Could Be Co-MVPs for the Raiders
Published on: 17th June, 2010
Quarterback Vince Young and running back Chris Johnson could very well be the co-MVPs for the Raiders next season. How? Are the Raiders planning on trading for the pair? No! The Raiders don't even have need for their positions. Johnson is coming off of a 2,000 yard season and wants a big contract by any ...The Raiders Need One More Gift From Santa This Spring\Summer.
Published on: 14th June, 2010
Raider Nation has obviously been more nice than naughty lately. Why would I say that? Because he delivered gifts for Raider fans. We all know of the woes the Raiders have had over the last few of years stopping the run. In the draft, Santa brought us Butckus Award winning middle linebacker Rolando McClain in ...Featured Sponsors
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