1. No Reason to Freak Out About the Firing of the Raiders' PR Director

    The NFL offseason is an interesting beast. The media and fans are so starved for stories during the month of June that some of them get blown way out of proportion...

    Christopher Hansen Written by Christopher Hansen about 16 days ago 10,353 reads 46 comments

  2. Get to Know New Raiders LB Sio Moore

    LB Sio Moore, selected in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of UConn, is acclimating to professional football and the Oakland Raiders ...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Michael Pedicano about 16 days ago 443 reads 5 comments

  3. Terrelle Pryor 'not There Yet' at QB, Dennis Allen Says

    The Oakland Raiders ' quarterback competition stands out among NFL teams as one that augers season-long depression for the fan base in 2013...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 16 days ago 2,424 reads 2 comments

  4. Raiders' Matt Flynn Working Himself into Leadership Role

    The last time the Raiders made a quarterback switch in large part because of intangibles, Rich Gannon was as subtle as a drill sergeant and demanded his teammates follow along...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 16 days ago 629 reads 0 comments

  5. Why Tyler Wilson Could Be the NFL's Best Rookie QB in 2013

    Last offseason, Matt Flynn joined a new team with expectations of being the starting quarterback. Instead, he finished second in a three-way quarterback competition to a rookie mid-round pick with the surname Wilson...

    Dan Hope Written by Dan Hope about 16 days ago 26,440 reads 95 comments

  6. Davis Puts GM, Rest of Staff on Notice with Firing of PR Head

    Mark Davis made some news over the weekend, informing public relations director Zak Gilbert that his silver-and-black spin-doctoring services were no longer required...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 16 days ago 1,259 reads 0 comments

  7. 5 Things We Learned from Oakland Raiders OTAs

    Some key storylines, including the signing of Charles Woodson, have highlighted the Oakland Raiders ’ offseason OTAs thus far...

    Dan Wilkins Written by Dan Wilkins about 16 days ago 16,378 reads 66 comments

  8. Examining Oakland Raiders' Offseason and Key Preseason Positional Battles

    And so it goes for the Oakland Raiders : another long season; another strange offseason; another chance to look ahead to the future of the franchise. It’s been quite a while since we could look at the Raiders without some sense of bewilderment...

    Justin Onslow Written by Justin Onslow about 16 days ago 10,086 reads 46 comments

  9. Dennis Allen: Chris Kluwe Knows He Has to Focus on Football

    When Chris Kluwe was the punter for the Vikings , there were rumblings of discontent within the coaching staff about his political interests perhaps distracting from his job. But now that Kluwe is a Raider, his coach says that's not an issue...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Michael Pedicano about 17 days ago 197 reads 0 comments

  10. Woodson Will Be a Key in Development of Hayden

    One thing for sure, when a young rookie is headed into camp, they are always are looking for somebody to pick their brain from and to lean on for advice on the field and off the field...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Martin Kenmore about 17 days ago 25 reads 0 comments

  11. Tommy Kelly Enjoying New Lease on Life in New England

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tommy Kelly feels like a rookie again. After spending his first nine seasons with the Raiders -- starting every game the past five years and six of the last ...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Martin Kenmore about 17 days ago 11 reads 0 comments

  12. Hayden Watching Pratice

    Oakland first-round pick D.J. Hayden is watching the practice. He is recovering from stomach surgery to clear up scar tissue stemming from a life-threatening heart surgery he had last November...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Martin Kenmore about 17 days ago 10 reads 0 comments

  13. Breaking Down Why JaMarcus Russell Can Succeed in the NFL

    It’s safe to say JaMarcus Russell blew his first chance in the NFL . Russell, who was thought of as a safe, blue-chip prospect entering the 2007 NFL draft, ended up shocking everyone by doing nothing right in Oakland...

    Baily Deeter Written by Baily Deeter about 17 days ago 1,380 reads 18 comments

  14. Did the Oakland Raiders Make a Mistake Drafting D.J. Hayden?

    The Oakland Raiders , a franchise that has been hampered by losing seasons over the past decade, are trying to find hope for the future...

    Matt Miselis Written by Matt Miselis about 17 days ago 20,233 reads 109 comments

  15. Was D.J. Hayden Worth Risk for Raiders?

    Cornerback D.J. Hayden was back in the hospital a week ago, six months after nearly dying on the football field and one month after the Raiders used their first first-round pick in three years on him...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by David Scipione about 18 days ago 560 reads 2 comments

  16. Raiders Fire P.R. Director Gilbert

    The Raiders fired P.R. Director Zak Gilbert Saturday. Gilbert had been on the job for one year, and was fired by Raiders owner Mark Davis after he had been brought in by general manager Reggie McKenzie, who had worked with Gilbert in Green Bay ...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by David Scipione about 18 days ago 2,414 reads 2 comments

  17. McKenzie Likes Defensive Line After DE Hunter Signs

    The Oakland Raiders were one of the busiest teams during the NFL offseason and after ditching a number of longtime veterans, the team has brought in a load of new players, including ...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Martin Kenmore about 20 days ago 70 reads 0 comments

  18. McKenzie Has Made All the Right Moves

    Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie came to the organization not too long ago and has already made some significant changes for the team.....

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Martin Kenmore about 20 days ago 68 reads 0 comments

  19. Debate: Where Have the Raiders Improved the Most This Offseason?

    The Raiders added key pieces with DJ Hayden and Sio Moore on defense, along with a slew of QBs among several offensive additions...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Debate Desk about 20 days ago 13,359 reads 169 comments

  20. Get to Know the Man Behind the Beard

    The Raiders offensive line's main goal in life is to protect the quarterback. Their second goal is to break RB Darren McFadden loose for touchdowns. But their third goal? Make people laugh...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 20 days ago 1,102 reads 1 comments

  21. 99 Stats Until Kick-off (#2): Raiders Have Had Most Coaches Since 2000

    From May 30 and every day until September 5—the start of the 2013 NFL season—"Sports Stats on Tapp " will publish “99 Stats Until Kick-Off” a daily dose of NFL stats that will get you ready for the 2013 NFL season...

    Jerry Tapp Written by Jerry Tapp about 20 days ago 2,797 reads 20 comments

  22. Offseason Power Rankings for Every Player on Oakland Raiders' Roster

    After an impressive offseason lead by general manager Reggie McKenzie, the Oakland Raiders have put together a roster that has a real chance to surprise some teams around the league...

    Dan Wilkins Written by Dan Wilkins about 20 days ago 18,756 reads 57 comments

  23. Oakland Raiders: Offseason Power Rankings for Oakland's Roster

    For the first time in a few years, the Oakland Raiders ' fanbase seems to have a grasp on two very important things: realistic expectations and realistic hope...

    Jeff Spiegel Written by Jeff Spiegel about 20 days ago 7,722 reads 59 comments

  24. Hayden Released from the Hospital

    Raiders first-round pick D.J. Hayden has been released from the hospital after undergoing surgery last week to remove scar tissue from his abdominal region...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 22 days ago 695 reads 0 comments

  25. What Can We Expect from Matt Flynn as the Raiders' Starting QB?

    The calendar still says May, and the regular season remains nearly 100 days away, but the Oakland Raiders are clearly straying away from a truly open competition at quarterback...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 22 days ago 11,074 reads 149 comments