Check out all of our 2009 NFL team previews.
Offseason Additions: Greg Ellis (DE); Jeff Garcia (QB); Khalif Barnes, Lorenzo Neal (FB); Erik Pears (OT); Keith Davis (S).
Offseason Losses: Gibril Wilson (S); Jake Grove (C); Justin Griffith (FB); Ronald Curry (WR).
Player to Watch: Darren McFadden, RB.
A turf toe injury limited McFadden to only 499 yards on [...]
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September 01, 2009
Not that Raider Nation needed any further proof that Nnamdi Asomugha is the most dedicated man to wear the Silver and Black since Rich Gannon, but the All-Galaxy cornerback wanted to make sure fans in the Black Hole will get to see the highest paid DB in league history on opening night.
After reports this morning [...]
Via Deadspin
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September 01, 2009
The season hasn't even started, and Oakland has already lost its best player, CB Nnamdi Asomugha, for the first two weeks due to a bone chip in his wrist. The injury costs them three Vegas points in SD opener. [Rotoworld]
Via Shutdown Corner
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September 01, 2009
• Oh dear. Raiders
cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha is out for two weeks and, according to this
report, the season opener against San Diego. You have my genuine sympathies,
Raiders fans (that means I feel bad for you).
• The International House of Pancakes has launched a
really uninspiring NFL-themed menu, which includes AFC pancakes and NFC
pancakes. What's the difference...
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August 31, 2009
The Oakland Raiders have released offensive linemen Jonathan Compass and Marcus Johnson, receivers Shawn Bayes and Will Franklin, and defensive...
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September 01, 2009
With the regular season rapidly approaching, Oakland Raiders center Samson Satele is still competing for a starting job. According to Raiders coach...
Via Bleacher Report
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August 31, 2009
Continuing in my preseason series, I bring you the third edition of my "players to watch" series.
Last week, I failed to submit an article. I knew the starters would get a lot of play, so there was no need to address any back-ups, or "bubble" players to watch for.
As many of you know, offensive guard Marcus Johnson was cut, as well as center Jonathan Compas, wide receiver...
Via Bleacher Report
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September 01, 2009
Folks used to say, "There is more than one way to skin a cat." Nowadays, the SPCA would condemn someone for saying that, especially if he is a professional athlete.
Animal cruelty, they would chant, while they carry their homemade banners with red paint sprayed on them, saying, "Down with the cat-skinners!"
The meaning of the old saying is intended to tell us...
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August 31, 2009
It was a busy weekend. In between my disc problems, my blogger auction league, as well as my paid league? I had a busy and painful weekend. So, we're going to get back into the bloggersphere with a list post. Nice and easy. Baby steps. Rehab it.10. Inexplicably, I like the Raiders.In every league I've found myself with at least one or two Raiders. Usually it was someone along the...
Via Bleacher Report
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September 02, 2009
As we all know the San Diego Chargers have been the Raiders biggest obsticale in the AFC West for the past several seasons. The Raiders have lost 11 consecutive games to the Chargers, dating back to the days of Charlie Garner and Charles Woodson.
Phillip Rivers is coming into his own, LT appears to be back on track, and with Sean Merriman returing from...
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September 02, 2009
As we all know, the San Diego Chargers have been the Raiders' biggest obstacle in the AFC West for the past several seasons. The Raiders have lost 11 consecutive games to the Chargers, dating back to the days of Charlie Garner and Charles Woodson.
Philip Rivers is coming into his own, LT appears to be back on track, and with Shawne Merriman returning from an injury, things...
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