1. 2012 NFL Draft: 9 Prospects on Oakland Raiders' Wish List

    As the Super Bowl ends, football fans get ready for the offseason. Thirty-one other teams are looking forward to making key transitions into improving their football team and making a run for a championship in 2012...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 11 days ago 4,685 reads 36 comments

  2. Can the Oakland Raiders' Receiving Corps Become Elite?

    It was no doubt a heartbreaker as Oakland Raiders fans saw their team go 8-8 once again in 2011. To be so close, yet so far from a playoff berth two years in a row is the most disappointing feeling for such a loyal fanbase...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 25 days ago 3,194 reads 20 comments

  3. Terrelle Pryor: Should the Oakland Raiders Begin Evaluating Him?

    First, let me just say that I know that Carson Palmer will be the starting quarterback for the Oakland Raiders in 2012...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 26 days ago 5,821 reads 38 comments

  4. Terrelle Pryor: Should the Oakland Raiders Give Him a Shot Now?

    With Carson Palmer coming off of one of his worst games in his career, many Oakland Raiders fans have been wondering if the Raiders have a bit of buyer's remorse after the blockbuster trade for Palmer's talents...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 2 months ago 8,939 reads 57 comments

  5. Oakland Raiders Should Consider Jack Del Rio for Defensive Coordinator in 2012

    The NFL received some not-so-shocking news as the Jacksonville Jaguars fired head coach Jack Del Rio . Del Rio has been on the hot seat for the past few seasons and on Tuesday, the seat got red hot...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 3 months ago 2,665 reads 23 comments

  6. Darrius Heyward-Bey Is Becoming the Oakland Raiders' No.1 Receiver

    Darrius Heyward-Bey is the No. 1 receiver in Oakland. Yes, Darrius Heyward-Bey. Let's be honest, there are many of us who were ready to give up on Heyward-Bey. There were many who were ready to call him an absolute bust...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 4 months ago 2,445 reads 35 comments

  7. Carson Palmer: The Pros and Cons of Oakland Raiders' New Quarterback

    A few days after the Oakland Raiders acquired Carson Palmer from the Cincinnati Bengals , many believe this is the move that makes the Raiders true playoff, and maybe even Super Bowl, contenders...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 4 months ago 299 reads 4 comments

  8. Terrelle Pryor: How Long Until We See Al Davis' Last Oakland Raiders Draft Pick?

    Oakland Raiders starting quarterback Jason Campbell suffered an unfortunate season-ending collarbone injury against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 4 months ago 418 reads 1 comments

  9. How Do the Oakland Raiders Begin to Develop Terrelle Pryor?

    After the Week 4 loss to New England , many have asked for the head of Jason Campbell , his two biggest mistakes being interceptions that came in critical situations. For the record, I am not giving up on Jason Campbell...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 5 months ago 1,281 reads 34 comments

  10. Oakland Raiders: A Very Early Look at the 2012 NFL Draft

    One of my favorite NFL events, other than the Super Bowl, is the NFL Draft. It is one of the rare events that lives up to the hype, unlike even the Super Bowl and Pro Bowl. I love the Combine and keeping up with the pro days...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 5 months ago 230 reads 4 comments

  11. Oakland Raiders: Darrius Heyward Bey, the Time to Shine Is Now

    The Monday night showdown was a great game for the Oakland Raiders . They ran the ball well, played hard-nosed defense and played with the high emotion a team needs to beat a divisional opponent...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 5 months ago 1,079 reads 28 comments

  12. Oakland Raiders: Players to Watch Monday Night vs Denver Broncos

    As Monday Night Football approaches, you can feel the autumn wind breeze. The Oakland Raiders are coming off their most productive season in 2010 and are now trying to prove it was not a fluke...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 5 months ago 694 reads 7 comments

  13. Oakland Raiders and Terrelle Pryor Appeal NFL Suspension

    The Oakland Raiders have just cut their roster down to the mandated number of 53. Many have questioned the roster moves head coach Hue Jackson has made, such as keeping five running backs on the roster or keeping four tight ends...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 6 months ago 776 reads 16 comments

  14. Oakland Raiders: Why Terrelle Pryor Will Remain a Quarterback.

    Everyone knows by now the Oakland Raiders selected Terrelle Pryor in Monday's NFL Supplemental Draft. The Raiders' third-round selection has gotten a lot of criticism, both on and the off the field...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 6 months ago 1,965 reads 38 comments

  15. Oakland Raiders and Al Davis Take a Risk on QB Terrelle Pryor

    I have always always been a supporter of the Raiders interest in Terrelle Pryor. I had no problem with the third round selection in the Supplemental Draft at all, even though many believed it to be a reach...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 6 months ago 197 reads 5 comments

  16. Oakland Raiders 2011 Preseason Preview: 8 Things to Watch Week 1

    It's finally here. Real football. After the most historic yet frustrating offseason in the history of the National Football League, football finally returns Aug. 11...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 6 months ago 1,625 reads 9 comments

  17. The Future of the Oakland Raiders Defense: The "Bullies" of the West

    We have all heard the news of Nnamdi Asomugha leaving for the Philadelphia Eagles . For the record, I wish him all the luck in the world. I have respect for him, both as a player and as a man...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 7 months ago 2,919 reads 23 comments

  18. NFL Free Agency: Oakland Raiders Should Consider These Undrafted Free Agents

    With the NFL collective bargaining agreement finally coming to fruition, many have talked about the frenzy that will be free agency. Many expect this lightning-paced event to bring a whole lot of rushed deals in order for teams to improve their squads...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 7 months ago 1,935 reads 32 comments

  19. Oakland Raiders 2011 Playoff Push: Predicting an AFC West Takeover

    For those who are following the NFL lockout, you know that a sense of optimism is now in our midst. It seems we very well could have a full NFL season heading into 2011, as the Oakland Raiders look to improve on their 8-8 record in 2010...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 7 months ago 626 reads 28 comments

  20. Terrelle Pryor: Why Pryor Is Worth the Risk for the Oakland Raiders

    When Terrelle Pryor decided not to return to Ohio State University, his name was almost immediately connected to the Oakland Raiders. That could be due to his physical talents and owner Al Davis' love for measurables...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 8 months ago 1,995 reads 55 comments

  21. Oakland Raiders and the NFL Draft: Is It Too Soon to Look Toward 2012?

    The 2011 NFL Draft has come and gone, and now during the NFL lockout, teams are preparing for a season that may not have training camps and other offseason workouts...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 9 months ago 1,652 reads 31 comments

  22. NFL Draft 2011: Oakland Raiders Focus on Depth over Need

    Head Coach Hue Jackson has made known that the Oakland Raiders believe that they are close to being in playoff contention. The 2010 draft for this franchise is definitely a big part in that...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 10 months ago 1,850 reads 33 comments

  23. 2011 NFL Mock Draft: Can Oakland Raiders Strike Gold Again?

    As the 2011 NFL draft approaches, the Raiders find themselves in heavy need of another solid draft similar to their 2010 class. That draft produced three solid starters with Rolando McClain, Lamarr Houston and Jared Veldheer...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 10 months ago 554 reads 8 comments

  24. 2011 NFL Draft: Positions Oakland Raiders Should Consider

    As the 2011 NFL Draft approaches, I am not sure how many more mock drafts will be made. What is certain, however, is that the Oakland Raiders need to have a productive draft this year in order to continue their rise in the AFC West division...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 10 months ago 1,412 reads 20 comments

  25. NFL Mock Draft 2011: Oakland Raiders Building a New Foundation

    In all the uncertainty with the NFL officially going into lock down mode, one thing is certain: We still will see an NFL Draft. I can still remember how great I felt after the 2010 draft, which arguably was the Raiders' best overall draft of the decade...

    Jimmy Hal Written by Jimmy Hal about 11 months ago 3,855 reads 74 comments