1. Oakland Raiders: What Is in Store for 2012?

    Raider Nation is already feeling the breeze from the Autumn Wind of Change since the end of last season. Mark Davis named Reggie McKenzie the General Manager and McKenzie hired Dennis Allen to be the head coach...

    Bryan Leifeste Written by Bryan Leifeste about 1 day ago 2,596 reads 37 comments

  2. Goodson Gearing to Back Up McFadden

    ALAMEDA -- Mike Goodson knows the deal, and, frankly, he's fine with it, this whole gearing-up-to-back-up-a-star-player role. And why not? His time could come at any moment...

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  3. Four WRs to Keep an Eye on

    Oakland , Juron Criner Why the interest: The fifth-round pick has stood out in OTAs with many circus catches...

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  4. Breaking Down Rolando McClain's Situation

    He has not played up to par for being the No. 8 overall pick in the 2010 draft and he is facing 180 days in an Alabama jail after he was recently convicted of an assault while using ...

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  5. Pryor Putting in the Work with Raiders

    Terrelle Pryor is trying to master two languages this offseason: Spanish and the terminology of Oakland’s new playbook...

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  6. Darrius Heyward-Bey Pleads Not Guilty to DUI

    Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey insists ... he didn't drive drunk on a San Francisco bridge last month -- pleading "not guilty" to DUI today in a California court...

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  7. Lessons Learned from Oakland Raiders', Reggie McKenzie's 2012 Draft Strategy

    No NFL team experienced a more dramatic changing of the guard in the last year than the Oakland Raiders ...

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  8. Oakland Raiders: 8 Players Who Could Drop Down Depth Chart in 2012

    During the offseason, the focus is often on the players likely to make an impact, but their success often come at the expense of others at their position...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 2 days ago 9,583 reads 28 comments

  9. Raiders' Heyward-Bey Due in Court for DUI Charge

    Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey is due in a San Francisco courtroom to face allegations of driving drunk while on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge...

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  10. Projecting Raiders Starters After Two OTAs

    Under new head coach Dennis Allen, the Raiders have had a voluntary veteran mini-camp, a rookie mini-camp and two weeks of voluntary OTAs (they are off this week but return for a third week of OTAs next week)...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 4 days ago 583 reads 0 comments

  11. Jets Sign OTs Heyer, Willis

    Florham Park, NJ – The New York Jets have signed offensive tackles Stephon Heyer and Ray Willis. Heyer played in 12 games (two starts) for the Oakland Raiders in 2011...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 4 days ago 802 reads 0 comments

  12. Oakland Raiders' New Attitude Will Take Them to the Top of the AFC West

    Shortly after the end of another disappointing season for the Oakland Raiders in 2011, general manager Reggie McKenzie was hired and given the difficult task of putting the pieces together to get the Silver and Black back on the winning track...

    K.C. Dermody Written by K.C. Dermody about 4 days ago 10,459 reads 40 comments

  13. The Oakland Raiders' 9 Most Frustrating Players on the Roster

    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...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 4 days ago 11,064 reads 38 comments

  14. 49ers vs. Raiders: Can Oakland Make Bay Area Battle Interesting?

    After a 13-3 regular-season record and trip to the NFC championship game, it's clear why the San Francisco 49ers are the football darlings of the Bay Area...

    Steve Maze Written by Steve Maze about 4 days ago 1,727 reads 11 comments

  15. 2011 Oakland Raiders: Year in Review

    Watching the Raiders defense fruitlessly try and defend the Chargers in the final game of the 2011 season, I was reminded of that famous quote by Aristotle. He said, "We are what we repeatedly do...

    Clarence Baldwin Jr Written by Clarence Baldwin Jr about 4 days ago 1,424 reads 17 comments

  16. The Oakland Raiders Could Win the AFC West

    Yeah, I know what many people will think after reading the title. "The Raiders ? This guy must be crazy." Even some Raiders fans may think that this may be too strong of a statement...

    Back2 Black Written by Back2 Black about 5 days ago 5,797 reads 124 comments

  17. Raiders' Dennis Allen Has Lots of Problems to Fix

    We thought about naming first-time unknown defensive coordinator Jason Tarver the man under pressure. Tarver must transition from the college game, but in reality is this will be coach Dennis Allen's defense...

    Adam Nofflett Written by Adam Nofflett about 5 days ago 2,590 reads 1 comments

  18. Brisiel a Teacher on Raiders O-Line

    ALAMEDA -- The key to the Raiders successfully switching back to a zone-blocking scheme this season under returning offensive coordinator Greg Knapp? Look no further than right guard...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 6 days ago 458 reads 0 comments

  19. NFP: Should HBO Scrap 'Hard Knocks' for '24/7' Approach?

    HBO has a problem. The cable network that airs the ultra-popular Hard Knocks series just can't seem to find a compelling team willing to participate in 2012...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 6 days ago 866 reads 2 comments

  20. Pryor Keeps on Plugging Away, Reaches out to Rich Gannon

    Big feature on Terrelle Pryor Sunday. He does not see himself as a No. 3 quarterback, and not really even a No. 2 for that matter, but admits that he has a lot to learn from starter Carson Palmer...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 6 days ago 1,339 reads 2 comments

  21. Oakland Raiders: 7 Players Whose Stock Is on the Rise After OTAs

    The Raiders concluded the second week of organized team activities (OTAs) and the coaching staff is doing their best to evaluate the players in non-contact situations...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 6 days ago 17,425 reads 43 comments

  22. Why Oakland Raiders Fans Should Trust Carson Palmer in 2012

    Trading for Carson Palmer midway through last season was a bold move for the Oakland Raiders , to say the least...

    Alex Crawford Written by Alex Crawford about 6 days ago 6,640 reads 97 comments

  23. Terrelle Pryor Taking Positive Steps with Raiders

    It is fitting that Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor 's season was wiped out by his false start penalty. The rookie got on the field for one snap, a running play against the Chiefs , and he was too quick...

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  24. Oakland Raiders: 8 Strongest Offensive Weapons in 2012

    The Oakland Raiders ' offense is looking especially strong for 2012. In 2011, with so many of the players going down with injuries, the Silver and Black's new regime headed up by ...

    K.C. Dermody Written by K.C. Dermody about 8 days ago 11,316 reads 45 comments

  25. Goethel a Focal Point of Raiders Defense

    ALAMEDA -- With Rolando McClain's offseason of legal misadventures and uncertainty heading forward, Raider Nation turns its lonely eyes to Travis Goethel...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 9 days ago 1,141 reads 2 comments