1. Oakland Raiders: RB Mike Goodson Not the Answer at Backup RB

    When the Oakland Raiders lost RB Michael Bush in free agency they were left with a big hole to fill. During the offseason, tackle Bruce Campbell was traded to Carolina for the services of RB Mike Goodson...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about 9 months ago 6,547 reads 135 comments

  2. Oakland Raiders WR Juron Criner to Holdout for $14,000

    It has been reported by Bill Williamson of ESPN that the Oakland Raiders and fifth-round pick Juron Criner are at odds over the bonus on the rookie's contract...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about 10 months ago 4,701 reads 67 comments

  3. Pacquiao to Retire? How Does Boxing Recover?

    When the first judge's score card was read, all I could think was, "Wow..." I said, "115-113 for Pacquiao?" The thought of Pacquiao being robbed immediately ran across my mind...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about 11 months ago 1,668 reads 0 comments

  4. New England Patriots' Spygate Scandal Far Worse Than Saints Bounty Program

    Investigations by the National Football League have revealed that the New Orleans Saints had a bounty program for their defense. Their players were rewarded for injuring players on the opposing team...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about 1 year ago 6,926 reads 12 comments

  5. Oakland Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie Must Keep Offensive Coordinator Al Saunders

    According to Fox Sports , the Oakland Raiders are on the verge of naming Broncos ' defensive coordinator Dennis Allen their next Head Coach. It makes sense. The biggest weakness of the Raiders last season was their defense...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about over 1 year ago 2,841 reads 23 comments

  6. 2012 NFL Draft: Oakland Raiders' Middle-Round Prospects

    After the Carson Palmer trade, the Raiders are without a first-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft . They also have dealt away their second-, third-, and fourth-round picks...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about over 1 year ago 7,331 reads 49 comments

  7. Trading Carson Palmer to the Oakland Raiders Could Come Back to Bite the Bengals

    When the trade was announced, it seemed like the Cincinnati Bengals stole one from the Oakland Raiders ...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about over 1 year ago 1,162 reads 30 comments

  8. Carson Palmer: Oakland Raiders QB is Going To Love Seeing 8 Men in the Box

    Everybody has an opinion on the deal for Carson Palmer . Some like it, some hate it and others are afraid of how good the Raiders ' offense can be with a quarterback like Carson Palmer...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about over 1 year ago 925 reads 1 comments

  9. Oakland Raiders: Is Troy Smith an Option at QB with Jason Campbell's Injury?

    The Oakland Raiders have improved their record to 4-2 with a win over the Cleveland Browns. The win was bitter-sweet though as Jason Campbell broke his collarbone and could be out for the rest of the regular season...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about over 1 year ago 737 reads 11 comments

  10. Oakland Raiders: Why Terrelle Pryor Should Get Some Reps Right Away

    First, I would like to say rest in peace Mr. Al Davis . Thank you for everything you've done for the Oakland Raiders and the NFL ...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about over 1 year ago 2,768 reads 38 comments

  11. Oakland Raiders' Loss Overshadows Darrius Heyward-Bey's Strong Performance

    After a loss, you always look for reasons why you lost. We all remember the "if only" plays. If only Richard Seymour doesn't slam New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and they go three-and-out on their first drive...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about over 1 year ago 1,500 reads 23 comments

  12. Oakland Raiders RB Taiwan Jones: Time to Let the "Juice" Get Loose

    It appears as if though rookie RB Taiwan Jones will get more opportunities to handle the ball this Sunday against the Jets ...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about over 1 year ago 2,458 reads 8 comments

  13. Oakland Raiders Defense Costs Team 2-0 Start and Division Lead

    The Raiders defense played some excellent football in the first half of their game against the Bulffalo Bills, doing their part in building a 21-3 halftime lead...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about over 1 year ago 547 reads 21 comments

  14. Darren McFadden: Oakland Raiders RB Leads NFL in Rushing After Week 1

    Last season was Darren McFadden 's coming out party. After a couple of subpar seasons to begin his NFL career, some were already labeling him a bust...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about over 1 year ago 2,067 reads 15 comments

  15. Oakland Raiders: Who Will Be Their Go-to Guy in the Passing Game?

    Needless to say, the Raiders have lacked a true go-to WR for years now. TE Zach Miller led the team in receptions the last three seasons but left via free agency, signing with Seattle ...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about over 1 year ago 1,344 reads 2 comments

  16. Oakland Raiders Final 53 Man Roster Has Holes and Says a Trade Is Coming

    The Oakland Raiders have released their 53-man roster—and it's far from finalized. A lot of the cuts were expected, while other were questionable, like left guard Daniel Loper and quarterback Trent Edwards ...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about over 1 year ago 2,444 reads 61 comments

  17. Oakland Raiders QB Terrelle Pryor Would've Been a 1st RD Pick in the NFL Draft

    I knew Al Davis was going to select Terrelle Pryor in the supplemental draft this past Monday. When I read that he clocked a 4.36 second forty at his Pro Day I was positive that Davis wouldn't let this athletic freak get past him...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about over 1 year ago 648 reads 14 comments

  18. Oakland Raiders: Staff at Terrelle Pryor's Pro Day, See His Blazing 40-Yard Dash

    Terrelle Pryor finally had his much-anticipated pro day in Hempfield, Pennsylvania. There were representatives from 17 teams. The Oakland Raiders were one of the teams in attendance...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about over 1 year ago 5,216 reads 60 comments

  19. Oakland Raiders: Should They Put Michael Bush on the Trade Block?

    Michael Bush is finally in camp after signing his one-year tender. He will be paid $2.6 million for 2011 unless a long-term deal is worked out...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about almost 2 years ago 1,501 reads 47 comments

  20. Oakland Raiders Who Should Restructure Their Contracts

    As of right now the Raiders have lost three starters from last season. Nnamdi Asomugha, Zach Miller and Robert Gallery all signed with other teams because the Raiders didn't have the cap room to get them the deal they were looking for...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about almost 2 years ago 1,659 reads 17 comments

  21. Oakland Raiders: Is Kevin Boss Going to Replace Zach Miller?

    The Raiders have lost another player today in free agency, with TE Zach Miller signing with the Seattle Seahawks . When the free agency period began, there wasn't much noise on Zach Miller...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about almost 2 years ago 2,914 reads 123 comments

  22. Oakland Raiders Sign Monster Safety Quentin Scott from Northern Iowa

    With Michael Huff likely done in Oakland the Raiders will look to get as much competition as they can for the two safety positions. On the first day of practice Tyvonn Branch started at FS while Mike Mitchell manned the SS position...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about almost 2 years ago 1,335 reads 7 comments

  23. Oakland Raiders Beef Up the O-Line. Agree to Terms with LT Jared Gaither

    Heading into the off season the Raiders had a lot of work to do before the 2011 season began. The Raiders had numerous key players that became free agents. They also had some weaknesses that they needed to address...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about almost 2 years ago 697 reads 15 comments

  24. NFL Rumors: What Will Oakland Raiders' Offensive Line Look Like Next Season?

    The offensive line that paved the way for the Raiders ' No. 2 ranked rushing offense last season will look a little different in 2011...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about almost 2 years ago 1,056 reads 9 comments

  25. Oakland Raiders: Will Asomugha Stay If the Raiders Sign Gaither and Goldson?

    Every offseason, Al Davis tries to make his team better. The lockout kept him from making some moves, but now that football is back, he and his trustees are fast at work...

    big ROC Stockton, CA Written by big ROC Stockton, CA about almost 2 years ago 1,613 reads 19 comments