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Between November 1, 2009 and December 2, 2009

Darren McFadden: Could He Be The Raiders Answer at WR?

When the Oakland drafted Darren McFadden from Arkansas with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft, it seemed to be a sure fire hit for the struggling Raiders...

Written by jackson chesher about 3 minutes ago 2 reads 0 comments
Billboard Up Over The 880 Freeway In Oakland

Raider fans all over the world have had enough of the losing way's. To voice their displeasure they didnt just go on blogs and rant and rave no they went the extra mile and got a billboard put ...

Written by Adrian Espinoza about 36 minutes ago 16 reads 0 comments
Davis will be tempted to hire Weis and draft Clausen

Now that Charlie Weis has been let go by Notre Dame, the next question is where will the former Patriots offensive guru end up? Weis has reportedly told folks in South Bend that six NFL teams are interested in his services...

Written by TIM PETERSON about about 4 hours ago 142 reads 6 comments
Are Thomas Howard's Days in Oakland Numbered?

Thomas Howard is a clear fan favorite for the Oakland Raiders, and many consider him the Raiders second-best defender behind Nnamdi Asomugha. But his future with the team has come into question...

Written by Ramone Brown about about 5 hours ago 203 reads 10 comments
How The Oakland Raiders Can Beat The Pittsburg Steelers

The Oakland Raiders head all the way to Pittsburg to face the defending champion Steelers Sunday. What do the Raiders need to do to pull of their third upset win this season? First, the Oakland Raider players need to get plenty of rest...

Written by Ezra Ruiz about about 6 hours ago 75 reads 2 comments
Why Vince Young's Success Is Bad News For Raider Fans

After taking an extended break from writing about Raider football, I've decided to come back because there is something that has struck me as somewhat urgent...

Written by Marc Tejeda about about 18 hours ago 136 reads 0 comments
HOW WOULD DENNIS DIXON LOOK IN SILVER AND BLACK?

While watching Sunday night football with my wife, she asked a simple question, one I still seeking an answer to. "Why is this Steelers’ quarterback better than our quarterback?" she asked...

Written by Barnavicious X about about 19 hours ago 99 reads 4 comments
What Is Wrong With The Oakland Raiders?

Expectations were very high for Oakland Raiders fans this season. The team, once again, has failed to meet them. So what is wrong with the Raiders? Gary Russell, the former Steeler, has said the Raiders have more talent than the defending champions...

Written by Ezra Ruiz about about 22 hours ago 315 reads 14 comments
What Needs to Change to Make the Raiders Competitive?

Although he has been a significant factor in dooming Oakland to yet another bad season, all of the blame for the Raiders' 3-8 record cannot be placed at JaMarcus Russell's door...

Written by David Wilson about 1 day ago 747 reads 3 comments
History: Huff, Ellis, Seymour Compared To Green, White, Holmes

A historical look at the Pittsburgh Steelers is good preparation for the Oakland Raiders in 2009. It will alert the Oakland Raiders to rise to the occasion and tackle an opponent who historically is credited with having a very good defensive squad...

Written by Damali Binta YAEL about 1 day ago 474 reads 12 comments
Can JR Be Resurrected?

9 straight; that's the number of games Vince Young has won as a starter for the Titans over the last few years including 5 this year. We know the story; Titans start 0-6 this season including a complete 59-0 dismantling by the hands of the Patriots...

Written by Daren about 1 day ago 49 reads 1 comments
Lessons Learned: JaMarcus Russell, The Failed Experiment

As Oakland's season now is simply running out the clock, one has to look back at all that has gone wrong. Injuries piled up, play-calling was shoddy, players underperformed. Sure, some players did perform well, on occasion...

Written by Raider Card Addict about 1 day ago 917 reads 29 comments
Raiders Treasure Map To Successful Season

The JaPorky Russell era seems to have ended.Is he the answer at QB ? Unless he develops into a Jeff Garcia/Drew Brees/Doug Floutie type Qb the answer is no! We have had a few Good Highs this Season as well as a number of terrible Low's...

Written by Ruben Martinez about 2 days ago 257 reads 6 comments
Sunday in Review: Early Games

By Bobby Holt Peyton Manning still refuses to lose, no matter how bad his defense is. Despite his 2 ints, he still put together a solid day...

Written by Bobby Holt about 2 days ago 21 reads 0 comments
Metropoloulos Looking To Buy The Raiders?

Jay Glazer of Fox Sports is reporting that the Oakland Raiders are interested in selling part of the team to raise money. The Raiders are willing to sell 10% of their franchise, which is not enough according to every single Raider fan in the world...

Written by Bryan Brackney about 2 days ago 226 reads 0 comments
Oakland Raiders Need to Break the 80/20 Rule On Defense

Despite the one-sided score line, the Thanksgiving game in Dallas was not all bad news for Oakland. Yes, the Raiders were out-gained; yes, it wasn’t close; yes, it was another big loss following ...

Written by BW Black about 2 days ago 683 reads 14 comments
Four Raiders On Semifinalist List For The Hall Of Fame

Despite their recent slump, I have always had an infatuation with the mystique and history of the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders...

Written by James Williamson about 2 days ago 395 reads 11 comments
Six Things the Oakland Raiders Must Do in the 2010 Offseason to Get Better

Yeah, I know, pretty pathetic. While most fans for other teams are worried about whether they're team will make the playoffs and get home field advantage, most Oakland Raider fans, including me, just want to get 6 wins and get to the offseason already...

Written by Ezra Ruiz about 2 days ago 684 reads 12 comments
Come on Al, It's Time to Just Win, Baby!

Dear Al, I know you've heard the talk. "Al's over the Hill." "The game has passed Al by." And that one the really has to light you up... "His deep passing game doesn't work anymore." Idiots...

Written by Tobi Writes about 3 days ago 530 reads 26 comments
Thoughts From The Zone: One Step Forward, One Step Back

One step forward, one step back. Oakland came into the game had reasons for hope, considering the team has been good pulling off wins against the Bengals and the Eagles...

Written by Raider Card Addict about 3 days ago 257 reads 14 comments
Why Charlie Frye Won't See the Field In Oakland

There is clearly a production problem with the QB position in Oakland. First JaMarcus Russell completely bombed the first half of the season with a 51.6 completion rate and nine interceptions this season...

Written by Ramone Brown about 3 days ago 670 reads 53 comments
Why Al Davis Should Hire Joe Lombardi As Offensive Coordinator

Recently, I wrote an article in support of Raiders coach Tom Cable, after I had written an article earlier this season that expressed my discontent with the Raiders coach...

Written by David Xaviel is the Real Mr. X about 4 days ago 380 reads 9 comments
The Oakland Raiders Need to Do a Self-Study to Get Out of a Rut

Whatever I ask of you, I must ask of myself. If the Oakland Raiders are perceived as having fallen into a rut, then it is likely the Raider Nation is in a rut. So, I initiated a self-study on Nov...

Written by Damali Binta YAEL about 4 days ago 257 reads 9 comments
The Sign Of a True Fan.

Since I am from Southern California, this article is being written for the Charger fans, but it can apply to all "Fair Weathered Fans" I hate that I have to deal with the constant verbal abuses I have to deal with from Charger Fans...

Written by Darkside Kessler about 4 days ago 29 reads 2 comments
Oakland Raiders: Thanksgiving Thoughts

We didn't put our best foot forward yesterday during the Thanksgiving game in Dallas, and paid for it on the scoreboard. It wasn't all bad, though, and there were some signs that were encouraging for the future...

Written by Justin Smith about 4 days ago 256 reads 9 comments

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Raiders Article Archive

Darren McFadden: Could He Be The Raiders Answer at WR?

Billboard Up Over The 880 Freeway In Oakland

Davis will be tempted to hire Weis and draft Clausen

Are Thomas Howard's Days in Oakland Numbered?

How The Oakland Raiders Can Beat The Pittsburg Steelers

Why Vince Young's Success Is Bad News For Raider Fans

HOW WOULD DENNIS DIXON LOOK IN SILVER AND BLACK?

What Is Wrong With The Oakland Raiders?

What Needs to Change to Make the Raiders Competitive?

History: Huff, Ellis, Seymour Compared To Green, White, Holmes

Can JR Be Resurrected?

Lessons Learned: JaMarcus Russell, The Failed Experiment

Raiders Treasure Map To Successful Season

Sunday in Review: Early Games

Metropoloulos Looking To Buy The Raiders?

Oakland Raiders Need to Break the 80/20 Rule On Defense

Four Raiders On Semifinalist List For The Hall Of Fame

Six Things the Oakland Raiders Must Do in the 2010 Offseason to Get Better

Come on Al, It's Time to Just Win, Baby!

Thoughts From The Zone: One Step Forward, One Step Back

Why Charlie Frye Won't See the Field In Oakland

Why Al Davis Should Hire Joe Lombardi As Offensive Coordinator

The Oakland Raiders Need to Do a Self-Study to Get Out of a Rut

The Sign Of a True Fan.

Oakland Raiders: Thanksgiving Thoughts

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