RAIDERS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Raider’s 5th Round WR Impresses: Deja Vu All Over Again?
The Oakland Raiders hosted their very first organized team activities (OTA’s) that had both veterans and rookies on the field on Monday and Tuesday. Tuesday also marked the first day that the media was allowed to watch more than 30 minutes of stretching. From all reports from media personnel watching the practice, it was an [...]
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FB Owen Schmitt signs with the Raiders
Owen Schmitt signed a 1-year deal with the Oakland Raiders, the team confirmed Tuesday.
The move appears to be insurance in the event that FB Marcel Reece does not sign his exclusive rights free-agent tender. Reece started 26 games at fullback for the Raiders over the last 2 seasons, and is not participating in the team's voluntary workouts.
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Raiders announce front office hirings
The Oakland Raiders have hired former New York Jets vice president of college scouting Joey Clinkscales as their new director of player personnel as part of a front office restructuring.
The team also announced Tuesday that former Green Bay executive Shaun Herock will be director of college scouting and general manager Reggie McKenzie's twin brother, Raleigh, will be a college...
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Oakland Raiders QB Matt Leinart is Familiar with New Raiders Offense and Looking to Compete
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Although this is quarterback Matt Leinart’s first year with the Oakland Raiders, he is very familiar with the offense and looking to compete for the starting job. As the back-up to Matt Schaub in Houston, Leinart worked with quarterback’s coach Greg Knapp, who is now the Raiders offensive coordinator.
After starter Matt Schaub got injured...
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Raiders excited to see healthy McFadden
The Oakland Raiders are finally getting a chance to see what their offense can look like with both Carson Palmer and Darren McFadden on the field.
The two stars never got a chance to play together last season with McFadden being sidelined by a season-ending foot injury earlier in the same game that Palmer made his Raiders debut.
With McFadden finally recovered and at full speed...
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Darren McFadden looking good in minicamp
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According to Dave Richard of CBSSports.com, Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden has been looking good so far during Tuesday’s minicamp session.
Multiple reports have stated that McFadden looks healthy and isn’t limited at all while running the ball out of the back field as well as running pass routes down the sideline.
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Oakland Raiders Sign Seven Players from Rookie Mini-Camp Tryouts
The Oakland Raiders have announced the signing of seven players who tried out for the team during the rookie mini-camp last weekend.
With the singings, the Raiders have 88 players on the current roster. With 90 being the maximum roster limit, the Raiders have two more spots available.
One of the seven players signed was offensive lineman Kevin Haslam, who announced he signed with...
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Raiders can't do it without McFadden
The raw win-loss numbers suggest the Oakland Raiders are no worse off with star tailback Darren McFadden out of the lineup than in it. Since choosing McFadden with the fourth overall selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, after all, Oakland is 13-19 when the former Arkansas standout has started and, you guessed it, 13-19 when he hasn't.
But as history has indicated, there are lies...
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7 Players Added to the Oakland Raiders’ Roster
The Oakland Raiders had their rookie mini-camp over the weekend. Per the new CBA, teams are allowed to also bring in select veterans and invite free agents to come in and try out as well. The Raiders took full advantage of the opportunity, inviting 30 players to come in and try and impress the coaches. [...]
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Raiders QB coach believes in Terrelle Pryor
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New Oakland Raiders quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo is a big believer in second year quarterback Terrelle Pryor.
One think that DeFippio points out is how hard Pryor has been working.
“The first thing is, everybody knows how hard he’s working,” said DeFilippo. “He’s going to give himself a chance to be a good player in this league...
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Michael Huff a Key to Success on Defense for Raiders
With a new head coach and defensive coordinator implementing a new defensive scheme this coming season, the Raiders will look extremely different on that side of the ball for the first time in quite a long time. Gone are the days of predominantly man to man coverage, and 4 man pass rushes. Both Dennis Allen [...]
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Raiders may not be in Oakland much longer
Mark Burdy of the Contra Costa Times believes that the city of Oakland might be trouble of losing the Raiders now that it’s clear the Minnesota Vikings aren’t heading to Los Angeles, since they’re getting a new stadium.
Raiders owner Mark Davis hasn’t committed to keeping his team in Oakland, he’s only stated that he;d prefer to keep them there.
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Marcel Reece: Player profile
Marcel Reece, fullback for the Oakland Raiders may be the first in a new movement of multi-use fullbacks. The 6’3”, 250 lbs. Marcel Reece played wide receiver at the University of Washington and tallied 761 yards and eight touchdowns his senior season. He also holds the Huskies’ record for longest play from scrimmage with a 98-yard
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Is Terrelle Pryor the future for the Raiders?
The Oakland Raiders made some serious moves for Terrelle Pryor, was it worth it? Well, we all know Carson Palmer is the head of the class in Oakland with experience and his ability to be a good pocket passer, but what he is not known for is his scrambling or mobility. Enter Terrelle Pryor. He
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March 30, 2012
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March 30, 2012
Oakland Raiders helmet concept design
Charles Sollers, a photographer from Missouri for Rivals.com has created a new concept design for Oakland Raiders helmets and they are stunning. By now you have probably seen some of Sollers work as he also has provided images of college team helmets and uniforms...
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February 21, 2012
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February 21, 2012
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