Published on: 2nd April, 2010
The Oakland Raiders are bringing back offensive linemen Khalif Barnes and Langston Walker next season. These moves could mean that the Raiders are not looking to add an offensive lineman in the first round. This is interesting because the Raiders offensive line allowed the most sacks per pass attempt last season. The ...Published on: 29th March, 2010
In the famous words of former U.S. President, George W. Bush, "There's an old saying in Tennessee—I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee—that says, fool me once, shame on...shame on you. Fool me—you can't get fooled again." Well Al Davis is at it again. Just when Raider Nation is up ...Published on: 27th March, 2010
Trying to figure out an Oakland Raider mock draft can be best described by Forrest Gump when he is talking about a box of chocolates. You never know what you are gonna get. Normally you try mapping out the Raider's needs, and what players are rated the highest and what picks ...Published on: 25th March, 2010
I was speaking to a mentor of mine earlier today and we were discussing the importance of systems in a business. To have a successful business, you must have systems in place that are to be followed by everyone in the organization. These systems are put in place to be consistent regardless ...Published on: 24th March, 2010
Al Davis is not the type of guy to shy away from a player he likes. Apparently he happens to like Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, this according to Yahoo! Sports. "Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid said Wednesday the team is entertaining offers for Donovan McNabb, and multiple sources told Yahoo! Sports the Buffalo Bills ...Published on: 16th March, 2010
JaMarcus Russell should be in Oakland on Tuesday, said Hall of Famer Willie Brown during an interview on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Monday. Not only will he be showing up, but he will be showing up in shape. “You’ll be surprised when you see him,” Brown said. “It’s quite a bit of ...Published on: 14th March, 2010
ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Brady Quinn is on his way to Denver. In 2007, JaMarcus Russell and Quinn were on top of the world. Both quarterbacks were projected first-round draft picks, and were looking to get paid. Russell was drafted first by the Oakland Raiders, a franchise that had gone ...Published on: 14th March, 2010
When the news about Justin Fargas being released broke out, I had mixed emotions. Fargas had been a Raider for a long time, and nobody can say he never gave it his all while wearing the Silver & Black. On the other hand, the Raiders have two young running backs that ...Published on: 12th March, 2010
I've always been intrigued by the Egyptians of way back. I look at the pyramids they were able to build with astonishment and find it very incredible that a civilization that roamed the earth back when Larry King was a baby were able to build such amazing structures. I think of the ...Published on: 10th March, 2010
When it comes to the Raiders QB competition you keep hearing that Bruce Gradkowski has the heart to be the starting QB. You also hear that JaMarcus Russell lacks heart, and the work ethic, and the ability to read defenses. Sometimes I wonder what the definition of having heart really means, ...