The Raiders of today are almost completely unrecognizable from the Raiders of the early part of this season. When Hue Jackson came in as coach, he preached "Next man up" in regards to replacing injured players. That phrase has become an all too familiar motto this season. And this week the injury report was as long as it has ever been.
Fourteen players are listed on the Raiders' injury report this week. Among those players are several players who would be starting if they were healthy.Darren McFadden is the biggest name that pops up on the injury report each week. It has been nearly two months since he set foot on a football field. His diagnosis was a mid foot sprain with no structural damage. It was initially thought that he would only miss a couple of games. Now it has become nearly half the season.The Raiders drafted Taiwan Jones in the hopes that when McFadden goes down, Jones can step in and provide a similar change of pace to Michael Bush. But Jones too has be...
Found December 08, 2011 on
Thoughts from the Dark Side:
PLAYERS:
Hue Jackson,
Darren McFadden,
Taiwan Jones,
Michael Bush,
Jacoby Ford,
Denarius Moore,
Carson Palmer,
Chaz Schilens,
Darrius Heyward-Bey,
Louis Murphy,
T.J. Houshmandzadeh,
David Ausberry,
Marcel Reece,
Matt Shaughnessy,
Richard Seymour,
John Henderson,
Desmond Bryant,
Jarvis Moss,
Chimdi Chekwa,
Jason Campbell,
Kyle Boller
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders
Original Story:
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES
Raiders CB Johnson leaves team after family tragedy
Via Pro Sports Daily
|
December 07, 2011
Oakland Raiders cornerback Chris Johnson has left the team after his sister was fatally shot and his sister hurt in a shooting Monday in Fort Worth, Texas.
Jennifer Johnson, 33, died after she was shot several times by her boyfriend following an argument.
Della Johnson, 53, the mother of the victim, was also shot by Eugene Esters but is expected to survive. Raiders coach Hue Jackson...
|
December 07, 2011
Darren McFadden Might be Back this Week for the Raiders
Via Pro Football Zone
|
December 07, 2011
According to Steve Corkran of the Contra Costa Times, there’s about a 85-90 percent chance that Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden will play this week after missing some time due to a foot injury. The Raiders running game has remained strong despite McFadden’s absence, because of the fantastic play of back up Michael Bush. This week’s match up [...]
|
December 07, 2011
Family of Raiders Player Shot, Killed in Texas
Oakland Raiders cornerback Chris Johnson has left the team after his sister was murdered and his mother wounded, according to reports.
Jennifer Johnson, 33, was allegedly murdered in Fort Worth, Texas, by the father of her 2 1/2-year old child, Eugene Esters, according to reports. Della Johnson, 53, was also shot by Esters but is expected to survive, according to the San Jose Mercury...
Raiders WR Denarius Moore Did Not Practice Wednesday
Via GridironFans.com
|
December 07, 2011
Raiders WR Denarius Moore, who has missed the last two games with a foot injury, did not return to practice Wednesday. The Raiders play the Packers in Week 14. Moore said Monday that he wasn't sure if he would return Week 14, and not practicing isn't helping his cause. Source: CBSSports Attached Thumbnails
|
December 07, 2011
Oakland Raiders team report: Injuries leave offense shorthanded
(source feed provided no summary content for this entry)
The DONE-O-METER: Oakland Raiders
This is right about the time of year when teams begin unofficially falling out of playoff contention. And we'd hate to see you waste your time with a team that has a fork in its back, which is why we present you with the DONE-O-METER, which helps us calculate which teams are done and which teams aren't. Today's subject: The Oakland Raiders.
TRENDING: Middling. Even...
Raiders' McFadden, Moore still sitting (AP)
The Oakland Raiders are beginning another week of practice without three of their most dynamic playmakers on offense. Star running back Darren McFadden (right foot) and big-play receivers Jacoby Ford (left foot) and Denarius Moore (right foot) all sat out practice Wednesday with injuries as the Raiders begin preparations for this weekend's showdown with the undefeated Green Bay Packers.
Raiders' McClain has pistol permit revoked in Alabama county
An Alabama county is revoking a pistol
permit for Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain following his arrest on
assault and firearms charges there.
Raiders' McFadden, Ford, Moore skip practice
The Oakland Raiders began another week of practice Wednesday without three of their most dynamic playmakers on offense.
Oakland Raiders’ Carson Palmer has favorable matchup
Wondering whether to start Aaron Rodgers and Wes Welker, or to bench Dan Orlovsky and Shane Vereen? The network bozos specialize in that kind of advice. If you’re looking for help with your real starting lineup conundrums, read on.
Raiders notes: Cornerback Johnson's sister shot, killed, report says
ALAMEDA – Raiders cornerback Chris Johnson was in the Dallas area Wednesday following the death of a family member, coach Hue Jackson said.
Chris Johnson
The Raiders player is in the Dallas area after a report said family members were shot outside a Fort Worth apartment complex.
PackerChatters News and Notes
New Poll: Pick the Winner – Raiders @ Packers. Roster: Updated December 7 in Team Info drop-down menu. Next Game: In week 14 of the 2011 NFL season the 12-0 NFC North Champion Green Bay Packers host the 7-5 Oakland Raiders. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:15m CT at Lambeau Field. Event: Oakland Raiders vs. Green [...]
A Desperate Oakland Raiders Team is Coming to Visit on Sunday
With a Division Title on the Line Motivation Should NOT be a Problem Raiders Head Coach Hue Jackson thinks his team will be ready to put it on the line at the 12-0 Packers on Sunday. “I don’t need to light a fire with these guys,” he said. “These guys know what’s at stake. The [...]
NFL Forum Discussions
94 replies,
0 minutes ago
1 replies,
13 hours ago
90 replies,
3 days ago
| Latest Rumors |
|
|
|
|
Today's Best Stuff |
For BloggersJoin the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money. |
Company Info |
Help |
What is Yardbarker?Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond. |
