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...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/01/16/th....

Here are some note and links on the first 4 days of Oakland Raider training camp.Ronald Curry looks like the best receiver so far. I'd actually be surprised if the only returning receiver (worth mentioning) wasn't ahead of the new Raiders. With plenty of good comments for Drew Carter during the   more...
Original Story: http://justblogbaby.com/2008/07/28/598.

In a recent article, Fox Sports ranked the top ten duos in the NFL, here is the list:10. Joe Thomas/Eric Steinbach-Cleveland Browns9. Kevin Williams/Pat Williams- Minnesota Vikings (A nightmare for me in Madden)8. Chad Johnson/ TJ Whoseyourmama- Cincinnati Bengals7. Ronnie Brown/Ricky Williams-   more...
Original Story: http://www.seatownsports.net/2008/08/tat....

Preseason games are nothing more than a double edged sword for coaches. One edge, the blunt one, is the improvement of the team and for getting everyone on the same page prior to the season. The other edge, the sharp one, is where you try to keep the players you really need healthy. Winning   more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/08/15/oa....

Oakland Raiders head coach, Lane Kiffin, wasn't mincing words when he talked about the morning session of training camp day 6. The first edition of Tuesday's two a day was full of physical plays and a hit that forced one player to take the rest of the day off...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/07/30/oa....

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....

Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin gave the team extended time in practice to gauge their conditioning with mixed results. To no one's surprise, Nnamdi Asomugha continues to shine in camp. JaMarcus Russell has shaken off the effects of his recent injury, and was able to throw it deep. Derrick Burgess   more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/08/03/oa....

By all accounts, the practice on Tuesday was light and done in soft pads. Many of the starters played cheerleader as they sat on the sidelines giving those practicing funny words of discouragement...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/08/06/oa....

As I was looking through some of the reports concerning the Raiders, I realized that there are 11 wide receivers in camp right now. Last year, the Raiders held on to five out of 15 or 16 that attended camp. Those are long odds if your name isn't Javon, Ronald, or Drew. Of course those three,   more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/07/28/ra....

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...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/07/14/oa....

Last season, average backs turned the Oakland Raiders into roadkill. Elite backs? Just say its a good thing that Adrian Peterson was out when the Raiders went to Minnesota last year. This year, the Raiders need to be much better in that department for the revamped secondary to fully do its job.   more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/07/27/oa....

The Oakland Raiders practiced today in soft pads after having a two a day yesterday in concert with the 49ers. With it being a single limited practice the news today is a bit limited as well. Apparently, Ricky Brown has taken the lead in the camp battle to be the third linebacker along with Kirk   more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-raiders/2008/08/06/oa....

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...
Original Story: http://www.examiner.com/x-514-Oakland-Ra....