Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE
By: Riley Schmitt
Dennis Allen will indeed be the next head coach of the Oakland Raiders. The defensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos will become a first time head coach out in Oakland. It seemed that Winston Moss and Dom Capers were the initial favorites, but Allen came on late. The Broncos defense was impressive for most of [...]
Kelley L Cox-US PRESSWIRE
By: Robert D. Cobb
For the (7-4) Oakland Raiders, the bad-boy renegade image of “Raider Nation” may be being used against them as an excuse to snub a legit NFL playoff contender. As the NFL begins to enter the December home stretch for Week 13, pre-season media-anointed contenders such as the (4-8) Philadelphia Eagles and other teams such as the [...]
By: gilgerard
Hue Jackson is not pleased with the treatment by the NFL officials towards his team. The Oakland Raiders are the most penalized team in the NFL, but that isn’t why he’s upset. “I understand that I am a rookie coach and maybe I don’t get all the calls,” he said, via the San Francisco Chronicle. [...]
Kelley L Cox-US PRESSWIRE
By: Shawn Etemadi
Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson has dismissed rumors that Carson Palmer recommended the team to sign former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, citing his [Jackson's] previous experience with the wide-out — as the wide receivers coach of the Bengals — as the primary reason for the signing. When asked if Palmer played any [...]
(Brett Davis/US PRESSWIRE)
By: Dan Parzych
Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski arguably has one of the strongest legs in the NFL and he even tied an NFL record earlier this year when he kicked a field goal from 63 yards out. Unfortunately, a hamstring injury will prevent Janikowski from playing in Sunday’s crucial division game against the Kansas City Chiefs. According [...]
Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE
By: Shawn Etemadi
Welcome to the Oakland Raiders Week 7 team report. Today we have the latest news, rumors and reports on the Raiders ahead of their AFC West clash with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Week 7 opponents: Kansas City Chiefs Location: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Kick-off time: 4:05 PM ET Network coverage: CBS This week’s line: [...]
Jason Bridge-US PRESSWIRE
By: Riley Schmitt
With the loss of Jason Campbell, the Raiders were in the market for a new QB. According to Jay Glazer, they just found one. For the price of a first rounder and a conditional pick next year, the Raiders have acquired Carson Palmer from the Bengals. Palmer has been “retired” this year, as he refused [...]
Jason Bridge-US PRESSWIRE
By: Shawn Etemadi
Just hours after Jason Campbell broke his collarbone in the second quarter of the team’s home win against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, the Oakland Raiders have reportedly shown interest in bringing Carson Palmer to Alameda County. Campbell is rumored to miss the remainder of the season, leaving the Raiders with Kyle Boller and the [...]
Kirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE
By: Robert D. Cobb
According to both The National Football Post and Profootballtalk.com, the Oakland Raiders are in preliminary searches for a new general manager. Although Oakland has no early favorites or any high-profile targets in mind, it is believed that current Raiders head coach and his recent success may influence who the Raiders may hire. Whoever is hired [...]
Troy Taormina-US PRESSWIRE
By: Shawn Etemadi
The Oakland Raiders will host the Cleveland Browns at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Sunday, October 16th. Player to Watch: Darren McFadden Run DMC is the Raiders most explosive offensive weapon. Through five weeks, McFadden has racked up 519 yards on 91 carries (5.7 YPC), 17 catches for 149 receiving yards and four touchdowns (3 rushing, 1 receiving). [...]
