Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford and safety Michael Huff both practiced Wednesday, which coach Hue Jackson hopes is a sign that both will be ready to play Sunday against the San Diego Chargers.
Via AP on Fox
|
December 28, 2011
The Oakland Raiders got a big boost for their offense heading into their must-win season finale when big-play receiver Jacoby Ford practiced for the first time in more than a month.
Ford practiced on a limited basis Wednesday for the first time since spraining his left foot on Nov. 10 at San Diego and the Raiders (8-7) hope he can play Sunday against the Chargers. Oakland needs...
Via Thoughts from the Dark Side
|
December 30, 2011
The Raiders have been banged up all season long. It probably seems like they haven't managed to field an entire starting unit all season long. And it would seem that way because it is true. But come Sunday, the Raiders will be fielding as close to the team they intended as they have since the first game of the season.
This may not seem to be the case considering the fact that...
Via Sacbee
|
December 29, 2011
ALAMEDA – The Raiders got a big boost for their offense heading into their must-win regular-season finale when big-play wide receiver Jacoby Ford practiced for the first time in more than a month Wednesday.
Tony Avelar Associated Press file, 2010
The Raiders hope Jacoby Ford can return to the form he showed on this 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Indianapolis...
Via NBC Bay Area
|
December 27, 2011
Since being acquired in October, Carson Palmer has shown flashes of brilliance offset by moments of mediocrity.
Since Palmer became the starter at quarterback on Nov. 6 – following the season-ending injury to Jason Campbell – the Raiders are 4-4 and he’s thrown 11 touchdown passes vs. 12 interceptions. Some games he’s looked like the game-changing QB head...
Via Fox Sports
|
December 29, 2011
The Raiders' game Sunday against the San Diego Chargers not only represents a chance to be in the playoffs, but serves as a referendum on the Carson Palmer deal.
"That's why we made the trade, to have this opportunity," Raiders coach Hue Jackson said Wednesday. "If not, then why do it? It's about winning."
On Oct. 18, two days after starting quarterback...
Via AP on Fox
|
December 29, 2011
The fine jar in the defensive meeting room fills up with bills, suggestions pour in from fans and coach Hue Jackson's voice gets hoarse from yelling.
Despite plenty of effort to cure the Oakland Raiders age-old penalty problem, this year's team is on pace to shatter the NFL record for penalties and yards penalized in a season.
The Raiders (8-7) head into their must-win...
Via GridironFans.com
|
December 27, 2011
Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski, punter Shane Lechler and defensive tackle Richard Seymour have been named to the 2012 Pro Bowl squad, the NFL announced today. This is the first Pro Bowl selection for Janikowski, while Lechler and Seymour will make return trips to the NFL All-Star game in Hawaii. Safety Tyvon Branch, defensive tackle Tommy Kelly, running back Darren McFadden...
Via GridironFans.com
|
December 28, 2011
Wide receiver/kick returner Jacoby Ford returned to practice after missing the past seven weeks with a sprained foot. His return gives quarterback Carson Palmer six wide receivers at his disposal for the first time since Nov. 10. The return of receiver Denarius Moore sparked the Raiders in last Sundays victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The Raiders are hopeful that Fords expected...
Via GridironFans.com
|
December 28, 2011
Each week, Raiders coach Hue Jackson speaks with running back Darren McFadden about his rehabilitation from a midfoot sprain. From there, he huddles with the team trainers assigned to get McFadden healthy. Ultimately, Jackson gazes into the eyes of the trainers as a means of getting a true sense for McFaddens progress but when he doesnt get the look he wants, he goes "the...
Via MSNBC
|
December 27, 2011
Tanier: Oakland didn't fall apart like other teams did after losing their starting QB to injury
Via SportingNews.com
|
December 29, 2011
(source feed provided no summary content for this entry)
Via GridironFans.com
|
December 26, 2011
Running back Taiwan Jones and free safety Michael Huff said Monday that they intend to play Sunday against the San Diego Chargers, given the magnitude of the game as the Raiders challenge for a playoff spot. Wide reciever Jacoby Ford said he is hopeful of playing Sunday. However, he wont play unless his sore foot heals enough to where he feels as if he can make a difference. No...
Original Story:
http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d82...
