Raiders' coach likes his options at left cornerback

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 [...]

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.

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="174" caption="Derrick Burgess"][/caption] 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 put his hand down or line up on the ...

Ray Guy and Kenny Stabler should be in the Hall of Fame

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.

Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Khalif Barnes was expected to miss the start of the regular season after an MRI revealed a fractured left ankle.

In his rookie year, Oren O'Neal was a beast who struck fear into defenders as his 5'11'' 245 pound frame barrelled towards linebackers, often resulting in an audible smack and a defender on his back. O'Neal was arguably one of the mostly uncredited forces responsible for leading the Raiders 2007 run offense to sixth in the NFL, featuring the likes of Justin...

The Oakland Raiders have nominated defensive back Nnamdi Asomugha for the national Jefferson Award...

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.

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 [...]

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...

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.

Updates from the 49ers' and Raiders' camps from Bee reporters Matthew Barrows and Paul Gutierrez: Raiders: Barnes gets banged up in the pile Khalif Barnes, locked in a battle at left tackle with Mario Henderson, injured his left ankle and knee when the scrum landed on him. "It's part of ball, and stuff like this happens, but it's frustrating," Barnes said as he was leaving...

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 hit somebody...

Last year's undisputed special teams leader, safety Keith Davis, was known for flying all over the field.