Much of the talk surrounding the impending Raider free agents surrounds Nnamdi Asomugha and Justin Fargas, there are several role players who are also on the free agent market that are important for the Raiders to retain. At the top of that list is reserve safety special teams ace Jarrod Cooper.   more...
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The coverage of the organized team activities at the Oakland Raiders' facility has centered around JaMarcus Russell's weight, or lack thereof. There are the cursory mentions of the few players who did not take part in these voluntary workouts, which is surprising that no one is claiming that   more...
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As of right now, there are 22 Oakland Raiders who are free agents of one type pf another. The biggest names are Nnamdi Asomugha, Jerry Porter, Justin Fargas, and Daunte Culpepper. Lesser names who are important role players include Chris Carr, Chris Clemons, John Condo, Isaiah Ekejuiba, and Jerrod   more...
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Reserve safety and special teams ace Jarrod Cooper has been a hit in camp, literally. One of his parners in special teams, Ricky Brown has been making noise to take over as the starting strong side linebacker. Coop and Brown comprise two thirds of the Bermuda Triangle along with Isaiah Ekejiuba.   more...
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Lechler to go to Pro Bowl for 3rd time. . .Eight-year veteran Raiders punter Shane Lechler has been elected for the third time to the Pro Bowl. So far, his 46.4-yard punting average is the highest in NFL history for those who have at least 250 attempts. Lechler is first in the AFC and second in the   more...
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The Oakland Raiders have two stand out young linebackers in Thomas Howard and Kirk Morrison. The often injured Sam Williams and Robert Thomas will duke it out to fill the third 'backer position. Isaiah Ekejiuba and Ricky Brown provide depth and are two of the best Raider special teams players. This   more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/03/03/oa....

As the camp battles series winds its way through the defense, we come to the linebackers. The Raiders have two 'backers who are knocking at the door of the Pro Bowl in Thomas Howard and Kirk Morrison. They form a dynamic duo and have become both fan favorites and top notch players. They combined   more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/07/05/oa....

As the camp battles series winds towards its close, its time to look at the one area that will make the difference between making the team and flipping burgers at the local In & Out, which is special teams. The Oakland Raiders have a couple of top flight kickers in Shane Lechler and Sebastian   more...
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