Darrius Heyward-Bey: Don’t Laugh Now!

Published on: 13th June, 2010

Many chuckled when Al Davis picked wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey in the first round of the 2009 draft. He was called a "reach" and a "typical Davis track man." Hall of Fame receiver Chris Carter said, "He can't catch the ball man!" Carter didn't appear to be wrong from the first OTAs and ...

Is John Henderson the Final Cog Needed for Oakland Raiders Defense To Click?

Published on: 11th June, 2010

Is John Henderson the final cog in the wheel? Henderson is 31, and his production has dropped over the last couple of years. It's been a while since he's made his last Pro Bowl too. It could still mean a lot. His pass-rushing skills have diminished a bit, but that is not what the ...

Oakland Raiders: Can Head Coach Tom Cable Be Great?

Published on: 9th June, 2010

Is Tom Cable the next great Oakland Raiders head coach? The signs point to yes. Raider Nation has ranted and raved over the draft this year and rightfully so. The influx of talent over the last couple seasons minus the quarterback bust has given Oakland fans reason to do so. The Raiders have brought in ...

Could This Be the Unit That Improves the Raiders’ Run Defense?

Published on: 8th June, 2010

The rumbling continues in Raider Nation over the Raider's run defense. Many question if enough has been done about it in the offseason. A great start was made in the draft. Rolando McClain projects well as a first round pick. Lamarr Houston was also considered to be a solid pick out of ...

One More Move for Huff Could Mean a Great Defense for the Raiders

Published on: 5th June, 2010

Michael Huff has been largely criticized for his play since arriving in Oakland in 2006. Many have looked at his stat sheet and have even called him a bust as a number seven pick. I don't see it that way. If you want to go from a standpoint of statistical production vs. ...

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