It was 2008; the Oakland Raiders had so much optimism in the air with the thought of Jamarcus Russell being the savior of the franchise and with the selection of Darren McFadden at running back would make Oakland the next great dynasty. Then the 2008 season started and Darren McFadden was sidelined much of the [...]
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July 03, 2012
I will be doing a series of Raiders camp position battles throughout the off-season starting with wide receiver. I will continue to update these battles throughout camp as roster events take place such as injuries, cuts, new signings, etc.
Here is a list of the wide receivers on the Raiders 90 man roster including links to their player profile and my written summary breaking down...
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July 04, 2012
Former Raiders defensive end Anthony Wayne Smith was awaiting a new trial on a murder charge with his first trial ending in a hung jury on April 18.
A court document released Tuesday notes that Smith has been charged with three additional murders.
Smith was originally charged with the murder of Maurilio Ponce on October 7, 2008.
Smith now faces three more counts of the November...
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July 05, 2012
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According to Steve Corkran of the Contra Costa Times, Oakland Raiders wide receiver Louis Murphy will have to “fight” for one of the two final receiver spots once training camp rolls around.
With the emergence of Juron Criner and Rod Streater, Murphy will have to stand out during training camp. He only had 15 receptions for 241 yards last season, after putting...
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July 03, 2012
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Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com believes there’s a strong chance that the Oakland Raiders will end up signing safety Tyvon Branch to a long-term deal.
“The Michael Griffin deal from last month, which took the Titans safety off the franchise tag, provides a pretty good template for Branch and the Raiders working something out,” wrote La Canfora. ”New...
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July 05, 2012
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Steve Corkran of the Contra Costa Times believes that Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer is comfortable in the new offense and has a chance to return to his old form.
In order for the Raiders to contend for a playoff spot in the AFC this coming season, they’re going to need to Palmer to drastically improve from last season.
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July 05, 2012
One of the more interesting training camp battles that will take place for the Oakland Raiders will be at the tight end position. The release of last year's starter Kevin Boss, left a void at the position that will be won during training camp and preseason games.
New offensive coordinator Greg Knapp uses a system that likes to feature the tight end. When he was with the Houston...
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July 04, 2012
Yesterday Raiders 101 went through some of the Oakland Raiders wide receivers who are sure to see the field and make an impact. With Darrius Heyward-Bey, Denarius Moore, and Jacoby Ford all solidified a roster spot, today we will look at the rest of the receiving corps battling for roster spots and some game snaps.
Louis Murphy has been a contributing member of the Raiders receiving...
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July 04, 2012
What’s up RaiderNation? It is a sad day indeed as I write this article. A day that most here in the good ole US of A are celebrating the Nation’s independence from the tyrannical rule of England, and a day that the greatest nation of all (RaiderNation) would be celebrating the birthday of their forefather [...]
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July 04, 2012
What words come to mind when i mention the name Al Davis? Maverick, delusional, and overbearing are probably the first words that come to mind for the average football fan. The only word that matters when referencing Al Davis is; Iconoclastic. Sadly, Mr. Davis’ legacy to most fans will be his last 10 years on [...]
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July 03, 2012
Ben Davidson, a legendary defensive end with the Oakland Raiders, has died at age 72, according to multiple reports. Davidson reportedly died of prostate cancer.
Davidson made three Pro Bowl appearances during his eight-season stint in Oakland and also played in Super Bowl II. All told, he played 11 years in the NFL (1961-71).
"We'll miss him," Raiders owner Mark...
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July 04, 2012
With the widespread controversial conversation centered around NFL Network’s recent rankings of the Top 100 Players of 2012, the GridironGrit.com staff decided to collaborate and come out with its own list of the best of the best.
Founder, CEO Michael Gartman, Marketing Coordinator and Analyst Oren Shiri, Contributor Brian Jones, NFL Insider Barry Barnes and Analyst James Williamson...
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July 04, 2012
Former Oakland Raiders defensive end Anthony Wayne Smith, who is already awaiting a retrial on a murder charge resulting from a 2008 incident, has been charged with three other murders. According to the Long Beach (Calif.) Press-Telegram, the criminal complaint accuses Smith of being responsible for the killings of Kevin and Ricky Nettles on Nov. 10, 1999 and the killing of Dennis...
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July 04, 2012
Dennis Allen’s military background is exactly what the doctor ordered for the undisciplined Raiders. (Beck Diefenbach/Reuters Pictures)
At this time last year things were very different in Northern California. Jason Campbell was the starting quarterback. Hue Jackson was the head coach. And Al Davis was still alive(God rest his soul). But there is one thing that will continue throughout...
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