Safety Michael Huff defended coach Tom Cable's decision to replace him in the Oakland Raiders' starting secondary early last season, saying it was the right call at the time.
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August 06, 2009
ESPN’s Tim Graham reports on the Pats gaining a big-time defensive player today as they grabbed pass rusher Derrick Burgess from the Raiders:
The rest of the AFC East won’t be thrilled about this.
The new England Patriots not only addressed what might have been their biggest need, but they also acquired a darn good player to [...]
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August 06, 2009
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The Patriots have finally addressed their biggest need. Today, the Patriots announced the acquisition of defensive end/outside linebacker Derrick Burgess from the Oakland Raiders.
Burgess, 6-2, 260 pounds, gives the Patriots a proven pass rusher who can...
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August 06, 2009
Ray Guy and Kenny Stabler should be in the Hall of Fame
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August 05, 2009
First things first. Before Oakland Raiders rookie Darrius Heyward-Bey uses his blistering speed to scald opposing defensive backs, he needs to secure the football. That hasn't been easy.
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August 05, 2009
Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Khalif Barnes was expected to miss the start of the regular season after an MRI revealed a fractured left ankle.
Via Inside Bay Area
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August 07, 2009
NAPA — Second-year player Trevor Scott has received a majority of the reps at right defensive end during training camp so far.Raiders coach Tom Cable said it's one of many starting spots up for grabs.
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August 05, 2009
Tony Taylor, a linebacker who hadn't practiced since Sunday because of a knee injury, was waived, and the Seahawks signed Shane Simmons to take his place. Simmons is from Western Washington and signed with the Oakland Raiders after going undrafted last year.
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August 05, 2009
Are you tired of fantasy leagues with horrible scoring systems?
Was the commissioner of your league more Bud Selig than Roger Goodell?
Do you wish that Sebastian Janikowski’s 57-yard bomb against the Jets would have counted for more points than Brett Favre’s two interception performance?
Fear not my Fantasy Football Friends!
Thanks to a partnership between CBS Sports and [...]
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August 06, 2009
Sometimes B/R writers get tired. In our emails, we share our challenges, sometimes, sitting up late at night, tapping and typing on the computer.
A story forms on the screen. In the wee hours we edit, re-edit, and then watch for the editorial comments of others.
Somehow the entire process is uplifting, and even healing. Former memories and wounds are re-opened, and medicated with...
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August 05, 2009
Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Khalif Barnes is expected to miss the start of the regular season after an MRI revealed that he has a fractured left ankle.
Via Denver Post
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August 07, 2009
The Patriots obtained defensive end Derrick Burgess on Thursday after the two-time Pro Bowl player held out of the Raiders' training camp in hopes of being traded.
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August 08, 2009
Former Oakland Raiders defensive back Rod Woodson, wide receiver Bob Hayes, guard Randall McDaniel, defensive end Bruce Smith...
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August 07, 2009
by Nancy GayFiled under: Packers, NFC North, NFL Training CampGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Practice pace in training camps varies from team to team. Most are in the throes of full contact by now, although the "teaching" Oakland Raiders went through eight full practices and a day of team meetings at the Napa Marriott before even donning pads this week. Green Bay, the attitude is...
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August 06, 2009
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Headlines.aspx?sport=NFL&hl=147360
Patriots acquired OLB/DE Derrick Burgess from the Raiders. According to the National Football Post's Michael Lombardi, Oakland will receive a third- and fifth-round pick in 2011.
The Pats swoop in to pluck another disgruntled...
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August 06, 2009
It was Dom Capers who turned Rod Woodson into a dominating football player in Pittsburgh.
Now the Green Bay Packers' new defensive coordinator thinks he can do the same thing with Charles Woodson.
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