How about investing in an offensive line?I see that the Raiders finally pulled the plug on DeAngelo Hall. Why did they waste all that money on a castoff when it could have been used to buy JaMarcus Russell an effective offensive line?
Tags: DeAngelo Hall, JaMarcus RussellEvery moment of the past 5+ years of futility was on display yesterday, and each was overcome in one of the most fulfilling and exciting victories since 2002.
There was our left tackle taking 6 points off the board with a penalty.
There were crucial penalties for stupid things like “Not Lining Up Properly” that also took points off of the board and ended offensive drives while …
Well, the Cable era didn’t exactly get off to a very good start.
The Raiders had two weeks to prepare for this? Granted, there was the whole coach firing thing, but still. The team looked flat and listless.
The Raiders went up 3-0, after once again failing to score a touchdown in the red zone. Then, I [...]
Ever since the collapse of the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII, a similar thread has come up amongst the discussions of professional football.
The Raiders are the worst team in the NFL.
Unfortunately for all of the pundits, haters, and doubters, this assertion is just plain untrue. Over the last few years, yes, the Raiders are historically bad, but it is a small downswing as opposed …
As we approach kickoff, Silver & Black Report the Magazine gets you ready for the 2008 season by giving you a look at the Oakland Raiders roster.
Issue no. 4 contains player briefings, vitals, contract information, and any information needed to get you ready for the Silver & Black’s campaign. DeMarcus Davis wraps up his outlooks [...]
As we approach kickoff, Silver & Black Report the Magazine gets you ready for the 2008 season by giving you a look at the Oakland Raiders roster.
Issue no. 4 contains player briefings, vitals, contract information, and any information needed to get you ready for the Silver & Black’s campaign. DeMarcus Davis wraps up his outlooks [...]
Quick hits Friday from the Raiders’ practice facility in Alameda:
– Javon Walker (hamstring) did not practice again Friday, working to the side along with defensive end Kalimba Edwards (groin) and Rashad Baker (ankle) rather than risk contact in a team setting.
Coach Lane Kiffin said Walker and Edwards were farther along than Baker, and said both [...]
This week’s picks GAME OF THE WEEK Broncos at Raiders, 7:15 p.m. Monday Channel: 5 ESPN National debut for the Oakland tandem of QB JaMarcus Russell and RB Darren McFadden, who must control the clock while the passing game sorts itself out. The Broncos enter…
Bitter rivals renew their rivalry under the lights of Monday Night Football to kickoff the season. The Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos will compete for the 96th time since both first met in 1960. The Silver & Black holds a 54-39-2 regular season advantage, and they are 2-0 during home openers versus the Broncos.
Last [...]
Roster No.NamePos.Ht.Wt.Exp.College2JaMarcus Russell QB6-62602Louisiana State8Marques Tuiasosopo QB6-12208Washington9Shane Lechler P6-22259Texas A&M11Sebastian Janikowski K6-22509Florida State15Johnnie Lee Higgins WR5-111852Texas-El Paso16Andrew Walter QB6-…