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Projected Stats For 2012, Part 2: Defense
Hello everyone! This is the second part of my Projected Stats series. I will be giving you the projected stats for starters and important role-players on defense. You can find the link for my projections for the offense here.With Jason Tarver’s new defense you will see more interceptions and turnovers than in years past. This [...]
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Oakland Raiders TE David Ausberry Learning on the Fly
Oakland Raiders tight end David Ausberry is working to become an every down player for the 2012 season. After putting on 15 pounds for the transition to tight end, Ausberry is using the Raiders offseason team activities to learn all the facets of the position and prove his ability.
Ausberry was drafted by the Raiders in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft out of USC, where...
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Oakland Raiders Need to Think About Future of QB Position
We all know it’s possible, but we try not to think about it. Week one. Raiders are humming. Everything is clicking. Palmer drops back to pass. A defender knocks him to the turf. He stays there. What now? You look to the sideline and see a left-handed quarterback, who thus far has had a disappointing [...]
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Raiders' McClain keeping focus on the field
His immediate future unclear following a conviction on four misdemeanors and a sentence of 180 days in jail by a municipal court judge, Raiders middle linebacker Rolando McClain worked with the first team during the club's organized team activity as he awaits appeal. McClain was found guilty by a municipal court judge of illegal discharge of a firearm, menacing, assault and...
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Darren McFadden voted no. 60 in NFL Network's Top 100 Players of 2012
Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden was voted the 60th best player in the NFL Network's Top 100 Players of 2012. The rankings are based on votes from NFL players which determine the final list.
Through the top 50 players, McFadden is the only Raider on the list. Coming in at number 60 despite missing the final nine games of last season shows the respect the other players...
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Raiders continue to talk up David Ausberry
The Raiders lost Zach Miller in free agency last offseason and signed Kevin Boss to be his replacement. Boss struggled mightily in his first year in Oakland, catching just 28 passes for 368 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Raiders cut him one year into a 4 year deal for salary cap reasons and didn’t bring in another tight end to take his place.
This is because they love David Ausberry...
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Oakland Raiders: 2012 Schedule Breakdown
The Oakland Raiders underachieved again in 2011, finishing 8-8 and missing the playoffs.
The return to health of running back Darren McFadden and a full season with Carson Palmer under center brings hope for improvement in head coach Dennis Allen's first season, and contending for a playoff spot is not out of the question.
Let's take a look at how the 2012 schedule looks...
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Ron Bartell doesn’t plan on wearing leg pads, will save money to pay fines
Oakland Raiders cornerback Ronald Bartell isn’t happy with the idea of the NFL forcing players to wear leg pads starting in 2013. He said that he won’t wear them and that he’ll prepare himself to be fined for not complying.
“Personally, I won’t be wearing them,” Bartell said. “So I’d better put some fine money away.”
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The reward for penance is redemption: Rolando McClain says I'm sorry
On Tuesday, Oakland Raiders LB Rolando McClain apologized for bringing bad publicity to his team after his recent legal troubles. He was convicted in Alabama for assault and other charges after he allegedly threatened to kill a man and fired a gun next to his head. His silly arrest photo is definitely a memorable one.
He was sentenced to 180 days in jail after being convicted of...
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Tale of the Tape: Mike Goodson
This off-season the Raiders traded for former Carolina Panther's RB Mike Goodson in a rare player for player trade, giving up the rights to OL Bruce Campbell for Goodson.Goodson had hardly any opportunities in Carolina, being buried on the depth chart. In fact, during the 2011 season he did not carry the ball once. His only stat for 2011 was a reception that gained 4 yards...
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Raiders expected to keep all of their wide receivers
When the Raiders drafted Juron Criner in the 5th round this year, it was not a need pick at all, but it was a tremendous value pick. Criner has been really impressing in practice thus far. Drafting good wide receivers has become something of a trend for the Raiders over the past few years and now they have a huge depth of talented young receivers.
Darrius Heyward-Bey was a publicly...
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BIG DREAMS
Pryor not planning to be a backup
Terrelle Pryor is not content merely being a backup quarterback for the Raiders. He says he has plans to do much more.
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Marcel Reece: Player profile
Marcel Reece, fullback for the Oakland Raiders may be the first in a new movement of multi-use fullbacks. The 6’3”, 250 lbs. Marcel Reece played wide receiver at the University of Washington and tallied 761 yards and eight touchdowns his senior season. He also holds the Huskies’ record for longest play from scrimmage with a 98-yard
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Is Terrelle Pryor the future for the Raiders?
The Oakland Raiders made some serious moves for Terrelle Pryor, was it worth it? Well, we all know Carson Palmer is the head of the class in Oakland with experience and his ability to be a good pocket passer, but what he is not known for is his scrambling or mobility. Enter Terrelle Pryor. He
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March 30, 2012
Oakland Raiders helmet concept design
Charles Sollers, a photographer from Missouri for Rivals.com has created a new concept design for Oakland Raiders helmets and they are stunning. By now you have probably seen some of Sollers work as he also has provided images of college team helmets and uniforms...
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February 21, 2012
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February 21, 2012
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