Raiders Article Archive

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    • Between November 5, 2009 and December 6, 2009

  1. Oakland's JaMarcus Russell Is an "Extremely Good" Quarterback

    Yes that's right, I said it. JaMarcus Russell is extremely good. Don't believe me? Want proof? Well I could show you an overhead slide-show presentation...or you could just ask Chad Ochocinco ...

    Ramone Brown Written by Ramone Brown about 16 days ago 1,382 reads 89 comments

  2. Oakland Raiders Get Embarrassed On National TV On Thanksgiving By Dallas

    On a day were we as people, we are reminded of things we are thankful for, the Oakland Raiders yet again remind us why there is no need to thank them for this season...

    SR Written by SR about 9 days ago 610 reads 71 comments

  3. Meet Marc Trestman: Next Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders

    **UPDATE** Marc Trestman and the CFL's Montreal Alouettes win the 2009 Grey Cup over the Saskatchewan Roughriders 28-27...

    Tony from NB Written by Tony from NB about 18 days ago 2,062 reads 59 comments

  4. Oakland Raiders Midseason Awards, Disappointments, and Thoughts

    Well here we are at the bye, in week 9 of the NFL season. The Raiders have played eight games thus far, and sit with an all too familiar and disappointing 2-6 record at the midpoint...

    Justin Smith Written by Justin Smith about 29 days ago 526 reads 54 comments

  5. 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...

    Ramone Brown Written by Ramone Brown about 7 days ago 674 reads 53 comments

  6. Tom Cable Shouldn't Get a Free Ride, Suspend Him

    Why is it that every time the NFL admittedly mentions intolerance of misconduct, but fails to address issues of domestic violence? In a league where drug addicts, strip club addicts, and dog ...

    Jonathan Mathis Written by Jonathan Mathis about 23 days ago 201 reads 50 comments

  7. Cliff Branch: Another Raider Denied Entry To the Hall of Fame

    Of the many Raiders who seem to have been excluded from the hall of fame for some reason (Ken Stabler, Ray Guy, Jack Tatum), Cliff Branch has as much reason to feel aggrieved as any of them...

    David Wilson Written by David Wilson about 17 days ago 552 reads 44 comments

  8. Can the Return of Four Starters Right the Oakland Raiders' Ship?

    It's finally here...maybe. The long-anticipated arrival of one of the best wide receivers the Oakland Raiders have seen since the Jerry Rice-Tim Brown combination. Or is he? Many folks will question the faith put into Chaz Schilens by Raider Nation...

    Bret Armstrong Written by Bret Armstrong about 26 days ago 917 reads 43 comments

  9. Al Davis, the Fans Have Spoken

    The Associated Press has reported that over 20,000 Oakland Raider fans have signed a petition asking owner Al Davis to step down as the team's general manager, and have even bought a billboard reading "Mr...

    Dominick Pansini Written by Dominick Pansini about 3 days ago 595 reads 41 comments

  10. 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...

    Raider Card Addict Written by Raider Card Addict about 5 days ago 1,320 reads 41 comments

  11. Lies, Myths, and Tom Cable: When Are Allegations Considered the Truth?

    In the media age, almost anyone can accuse anyone of anything. Politicians can be accused of bribery, lawyers of falsifying information, and even the guy at the local burger joint for spitting on your food...

    Raider Card Addict Written by Raider Card Addict about about 1 month ago 208 reads 36 comments

  12. BRUCE GRADKOWSKI... A.K.A. "GMAN" ENERGIZES RAIDERS PLAYERS !

                           Wind of Change   A new excitement flows like the Autumn wind through Raider practice as Bruce Gradkowski takes command of the offense! Practice ...

    jeff rhorer Written by jeff rhorer about 14 days ago 301 reads 35 comments

  13. Tom Cable: A Day in the Life of the Oakland Raiders Head Coach, Pt. 1

    Any resemblance to reality of the below events is purely coincidental. Monday, 5 a.m., at the Cable household—an alarm goes off... “Just wake up, baby! Just wake up, baby!” screams the alarm—louder and louder each time...

    Richard Langford Written by Richard Langford about 17 days ago 160 reads 35 comments

  14. Tom Cable: A Day in the Life of the Oakland Raiders Coach, Pt. 2

    For "A Day in the Life, Pt. 1," click here. When we left: Tom Cable was waiting for players to arrive for their Monday meetings...

    Richard Langford Written by Richard Langford about 16 days ago 159 reads 34 comments

  15. The Internal Struggle of Oakland Raider Owner Al Davis

    Everyone has an opinion about Al Davis, but the majority seems to think that the game of football has passed him by, and that his arcane ideas about building a team with speed and playing full on man-to-man defense is as outdated as his fashion sense...

    Justin Smith Written by Justin Smith about 22 days ago 706 reads 33 comments

  16. Cult Of The Quarterback: Why NFL Rules To Protect The QB Erode The Game

    Here is a topic that grinds my gears: the debate on whether the NFL should inordinately protect the quarterback, and whether it makes the game better. Frankly, I think it makes the game worse...

    David Xaviel is the Real Mr. X Written by David Xaviel is the Real Mr. X about 9 days ago 140 reads 31 comments

  17. Oakland Raiders: Are Performance-Enhancing Mouthguards the Answer?

    Did you say that the performance of the Oakland Raiders needs to be enhanced? Are other teams competing against the Raiders already using those high-tech mouthguards? An article in USA Today ...

    Damali Binta YAEL Written by Damali Binta YAEL about 18 days ago 533 reads 31 comments

  18. The End Approches for JaMarcus Russell In Oakland

    We can now assume that the JaMarcus Russell era is over with the Oakland Raiders. Whether he starts next week’s game against Cincinnati is irrelevant...

    Colin Mehigan Written by Colin Mehigan about 19 days ago 1,012 reads 31 comments

  19. Is Raiders DT Tommy Kelly Earning His Paycheck? Or Stealing Al Davis's Money?

    Tommy Kelly has been a center of controversy ever since he signed a seven-year $50.5 million contract prior to the 2008 season. The Raiders had hopes of him replacing the over-hyped, over-paid and over the hill Warren Sapp...

    Ramone Brown Written by Ramone Brown about 3 days ago 411 reads 30 comments

  20. Strap On Yer 'Skis and Ride With The Oakland Raiders

    Well, I've been known to say that Bruce Gradkowski isn't any better than JaMarcus Russell, and I don't see how it helps our future to play him. I've also been known to be wrong. Often. And this is another example...

    Justin Smith Written by Justin Smith about 12 days ago 836 reads 29 comments

  21. Texas Southern Student Analyzes Oakland Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs Data

    On Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, Brandon Dural, a public affairs major at Texas Southern University (TSU), in Houston, Texas, analyzed historical data for the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of this week's matchup between those two teams...

    Damali Binta YAEL Written by Damali Binta YAEL about 22 days ago 428 reads 29 comments

  22. Can and Will Al Davis Change His Ways?

    Uncle Al, your house is a mess. For years, your cherished team was considered one of the finest teams to play on the gridiron...

    Raider Card Addict Written by Raider Card Addict about 1 day ago 379 reads 28 comments

  23. Raider Nation: Patience Is Key With Russell, Mcfadden, and Heyward-Bey

    Patience may be a word that no one in the Raider Nation wants to hear anymore. Its been too long, and we are due for a better season. After watching the game this week against Kansas City, one thing was evident...

    Elias Trejo Written by Elias Trejo about 19 days ago 202 reads 28 comments

  24. Home Loss To Chiefs Realistically Ends Oakland Raiders' Season

    Oakland blew it hard today. There game against the Chiefs continued a trend that was hard to watch for Raider fans. Any hope the Raiders had of turning it around in the second half of the season ...

    Bret Armstrong Written by Bret Armstrong about 20 days ago 637 reads 28 comments

  25. Sports Writing Inspires a Search For Insights, Revelation, Illumination

    When a man's face is lined deeply, it prompts me to wonder where has he been, what has he accomplished, and how he feels about his life. The code name for the man above is JCI. He is pensive...

    Damali Binta YAEL Written by Damali Binta YAEL about about 1 month ago 145 reads 28 comments

 
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