The reports out of training camp are aglow that the Oakland Raiders are off to a good start. Everyone not named LaMont Jordan has reported to camp and is working. The players coming off of injuries are on the mend. Lane Kiffin is now in his element getting the team ready to play some football. This   more...
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Al Davis gets a chance to see what all his cash created Thursday, as the Raiders take the field to open training camp in Napa, Calif.The 79-year-old owner wasn't slowed by age when it came to writing checks this offseason, as he furiously signed away mega-millions to free agents.There's a sense   more...
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The camp battles series continues here at TFDS, as we move on to the defensive ends. This is a position where depth is essential, and earlier in the offseason there was a dearth of depth in this position. The Raiders have added bodies, but the question is whether or not they will be able to rush   more...
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Training camp opened today, if this was baseball, it would be time for a long winded essay by George Will as read by Bob Costas about hope springing eternal and all those other cliches that are part of Americana. This is football, however, and instead of waxing poetically about new beginnings the   more...
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This has been a tumultuous offseason for the Raider Nation. First there was the ongoing saga of whether or not Al Davis and Lane Kiffin were playing a game of dare to see whether Kiffin would quit, be fired, or coach for the 2008 season. Nnamdi Asomugha was given the franchise tag, and then free   more...
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It's popular around these parts to see the glass as half full. With the first preseason game a month from today (August 8 against the 49ers), there's more "ifs, ands, & buts" around the Raider Nation than in Conjunction Junction. While there's room for optimism after a summer of spending, it's   more...
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We have a first time contributer to the Thoughts from a Reader's Side here on Thoughts from the Dark Side at TFDSsports.com. KA1Z3R weighs in with his thoughts and analysis on what the keys are to the Oakland Raiders having a successful 2008 season. He does a good job of pointing out the key   more...
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Although Raiders DE Derrick Burgess is seeking a new contract, there are no indications he will hold out and miss any part of training camp. The eighth-year veteran has either led the team or tied for the lead in sacks in each of the past three seasons. Burgess has been seeking a new deal for more   more...
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For those in Individual Defensive Player (IDP) fantasy football leagues, the defensive lineman position can either be feast or famine. Defensive lineman rarely get enough tackles in a given game to make a huge difference, however, many league heavily reward sacks. Sacks are unpredictable so the   more...
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IDP – for the novice fantasy owner, not much is known about the format. However, Individual Defensive Players (IDP) can add another interesting aspect to your fantasy league that will separate the true fans from the weekend warriors. FIO co-founder & editor Matt Hinzpeter breaks down the top IDP   more...
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After seeing the popularity of my all 2002 and 2003 draft teams I have decided to analyze my all 2001 team. This might be the most loaded draft of them all as it has one of the best quarterbacks in the game, the best running back and three of the ten best receivers. Plus it also has many pro bowl   more...

After the 2003 disappointing loss to the Carolina Panthers in the NFCCG, the Eagles went into that off season with big plans. They hit free agency with a bang, and their number one target was defensive end Jevon Kearse.On the first day of free agency they signed "the Freak" for 8 years, $66   more...
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Almost daily, I read comments from the Raider Nation contemplating, proposing, and even campaigning for free agents that they'd like to see the Oakland Raiders sign. Until June 1st, it's unlikely the Raiders will sign many, if any free agents. According to Fox Sports, the Raiders are sitting at   more...
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One thing is certain, the Oakland Raiders have not been very good for a while. Every year since they lost the Super Bowl, there have been false prophecies about the following season and false promises from players, coaches, and Raiders personnel. For the most vocal and die hard Raiders fan, they've   more...
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One thing that the 2007 season showed is that despite the improvement there are still gaping holes in the Raiders' squad that need to be filled. The offense showed a renewed spark in the 2007 season, but the defense underperformed expectations. With the drafting of JaMarcus Russell and Zach Miller,   more...
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