Oakland Raiders Draft OT Manelik Watson In The 2013 NFL Draft
2.10 Oakland Raiders Manelik Watson, OT, Florida State (6-5, 310)
With the tenth pick in the second round of the NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders select Florida State offensive tackle Manelik Watson. He is a former basketball player who only played two years of football and will need some time developing in the NFL. It’s not ideal pick for an Oakland squad that could use players...
Can The Oakland Raiders Run Game Be Trusted?
Oakland Raiders 2013 Running Game
With their second pick in the 2013 NFL draft, the Oakland Raiders selected Menelik Watson OT from Florida State. Menelik enters a team that has an immediate need on the offensive line at the right tackle position. Watson does fill a Raiders off season team need, but it should be noted that he does come every inexperienced. The 6’5, 310lbs big...
Raiders Free Agency Update #6: Barnes Re-Signs, Mitchell to Carolina
The Oakland Raiders have secured the first of their 17 unrestricted free agents in veteran right tackle Khalif Barnes. However, the Silver & Black scratched another name in their list of possible re-signees today as safety Mike Mitchell reached an agreement with the Carolina Panthers. Click here to see the updated Oakland Raiders’ complete list of Free Agents Barnes, who [...]
Raiders re-sign Khalif Barnes
Right tackle Khalif Barnes will be back with the Raiders next season after he and the team reportedly agreed to a new contract on Wednesday.
Barnes is the first of the Raiders’ 17 unrestricted free agents at the start of free agency who didn’t jump at the chance to get the hell out of Oakland. The team was previously 0-fer in retaining Philip Wheeler, Desmond Bryant, Brandon...
Raiders Re-Sign OT Khalif Barnes
The Oakland Raiders announced they have re-signed veteran unrestricted free agent Khalif Barnes, General Manager Reggie McKenzie announced Wednesday.
Barnes, entering his ninth NFL season, has played the last four years with the Raiders, seeing action in 47 games with 30 starts. He started nine games at right tackle in 2012, missing seven contests due to a groin injury suffered...
2013 Raiders Predictions: Free Agents
This piece is the third installment of predictions on the future of the Raiders. Below are the free agents that last pointed to the Raiders and my guesses as to the likelihood of their resigning with the Silver & Black. To be clear the percentages are completely made up and subjective. Let me know what you think in the comments or via Twitter where you can find me @AsherMathews...
Oakland Raiders: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#30)
Last week: 30 (+0)
Record: 4-11
Net points per drive: -0.80 (29th)
DVOA: -27.7% (29th)
Weighted DVOA: -26.7% (30th)
Studs
FS Matt Giordano: Did not allow a catch on 1 attempt, 1 pass deflection, 2 solo tackles, 2 stops
LE Lamarr Houston: 1 quarterback hit and 8 quarterback hurries on 35 pass rush snaps, 3 solo tackles, 3 stops
DT Desmond Bryant: 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 3 quarterback...
Oakland Raiders: Week 16 NFL Power Rankings (#30)
Last week: 31 (+1)
Record: 4-10
Net points per drive: -0.76 (30th)
DVOA: -28.2% (30th)
Weighted DVOA: -28.1% (30th)
The Raiders shut out the Chiefs last week and still are tied for the league’s worst scoring defense. Aside from a weird win over the Steelers week 3, the Raiders wins have all come against the Chiefs (twice) and the Jaguars, who are the league’s worst teams right...
Oakland Raiders: Week 15 NFL Power Rankings (#31)
Last week: 32 (+1)
Record: 3-10
Net points per drive: -0.91 (31st)
DVOA: -31.9% (30th)
Weighted DVOA: -31.7% (30th)
The Raiders’ only remaining home game right now is against the Chiefs and their last chance for a win, as they have to go to Carolina and San Diego and I can’t see them winning either of those games. I have them in the 31st spot because I think they lose to the...
3 Observations from Raiders-Broncos
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Summary
A spirited effort by the Raider defense against Peyton Manning and the Broncos proved not to be enough as the Raiders fell again, bringing their record to 3-10. After a rough week for Dennis Allen dealing with the unexpected loss of his father Grady, the Raiders seemed to come into the Thursday night matchup...
Oakland Raiders: Week 13 NFL Power Rankings (#30)
Last week: 30 (+0)
Record: 3-8
Net points per drive: -0.93 (31st)
DVOA: -37.7% (31st)
Weighted DVOA: -38.3% (32nd)
Tier 7: Terrible
Studs
RB Marcel Reece: Rushed for 74 yards (54 after contact) on 15 attempts, 7 broken tackles, caught 4 passes for 29 yards on 8 attempts, 2 drops, 1 interception when thrown to
CB Ronald Bartell: Allowed 2 catches for 21 yards and a touchdown on 7...
Raiders-Ravens inactives
For the Raiders: OT Khalif Barnes, DE Jack Crawford, RB Mike Goodson, RB Darren McFadden, G Lucas Nix, QB Terrelle Pryor, DT Richard Seymour
For the Ravens: WR Deonte Thompson, S Christian Thompson, RB Bobby Rainey, CB Asa Jackson, TE Billy Bajema, DE Pernell McPhee, G Ramon Harewood
Raiders Inactives For Week 10 Vs Ravens
The Oakland Raiders have declared RB Darren McFadden, DL Jack Crawford, OT Khalif Barnes, OG Lucas Nix, RB Mike Goodson, DL Richard Seymour, QB Terrelle Pryor inactive for Week 10. Source: KFFL.com
Friday’s Raiders-Ravens injury report
For the Raiders:
Out: RB Mike Goodson (ankle), RB Darren McFadden (ankle), DT Richard Seymour (knee/hamstring) and CB Shawntae Spencer (foot)
Questionable: OT Khalif Barnes (groin)
Probable: OT Willie Smith (knee), FB Marcel Reece (hamstring), TE Richard Gordon (hamstring), TE Brandon Myers (hamstring), K Sebastian Janikowski (left groin), LB Miles Burris (elbow), LB Keenan Clayton...
Thursday’s Raiders-Ravens injury report
For the Raiders:
Did not participateL RB Mike Goodson (ankle), RB Darren McFadden (ankle), DT Richard Seymour (knee/hamstring) and CB Shawntae Spencer (foot)
Limited participation: OT Khalif Barnes (groin), TE Brandon Myers (shoulder), K Sebastian Janikowski (left groin) and S Matt Giordano (hamstring)
Full participation: OT Willie Smith (knee), FB Marcel Reece (hamstring), LB Miles...
Raiders-Ravens injury report
For the Raiders:
Did not participate: RB Mike Goodson (ankle), RB Darren McFadden (ankle), DT Richard Seymour (knee/hamstring) and CB Shawntae Spencer (foot)
Limited participation: OT Khalif Barnes (groin), TE Brandon Myers (shoulder), K Sebastian Janikowski (left groin) and S Matt Giordano (hamstring)
Full participation: T Willie Smith (knee), FB Marcel Reece (hamstring), LB Miles...
Raiders Announce Their Inactives For Week 8
Raiders inactives: QB Terrelle Pryor, RB Taiwan Jones, CB Shawntae Spencer, LB Travis Goethel, T Khalif Barnes, OL Lucas Nix, DE Jack Crawford.
Goethel had a back issue late in the week. He missed the first eight games of his rookie season because of back surgery. Jones recovering from a knee injury. Source: Oakland Tribune Attached Thumbnails
Full Injury Report: Rollin’ 20 Deep
The Oakland Raiders this week have listed 20, yes 20, of their players on the final official injury report before Sunday’s game vs. the Chiefs. You’ll see key players like Darren McFadden, Matt Shaughnessy, and Sebastian Janikowski on the list. Apparently Reggie McKenzie reads the news and would rather be safe than sorry after the Ravens were fined $20,000 for [...]
Raiders LB Aaron Curry Could Return Vs Chiefs
Raiders head coach has a long injury list to deal with for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The team will likely miss Khalif Barnes and Shawntae Spencer for another game at tackle and defensive back respectively. But one player the team could count on having back, if they want, is linebacker Aaron Curry.
Curry has been out this season on the Physically Unable to...
Raiders RB Taiwan Jones Among Week 7's Inactives
Inactive for the Raiders are quarterback Terrell Pryor, running back Taiwan Jones, cornerback Shawntae Spencer, right tackle Khalif Barnes, guard Lucas Nix, tight end Richard Gordon and defensive end Jack Crawford. Source: Florida Times Union Attached Thumbnails
Oakland Raiders at Atlanta Falcons week six preview
Coming off their bye week, the Oakland Raiders travel to the Georgia Dome to take on the undefeated Atlanta Falcons. With a 1-3 record, Oakland needs to string wins together before they are already in too much of a hole. They spent the bye week trying to correct their early season mistakes and find the best 11 players on offense and defense. Atlanta will be a huge test for the Raiders...
Oakland Raiders back at practice after bye; still have injury concerns
After a bye last week, the Oakland Raiders were back on the practice field today in preparation for Sunday's game against the undefeated Atlanta Falcons. It was the hope that the week off would allow the Raiders to get some players back from injury, but the situation has changed little. Cornerback Shawntae Spencer is still in a boot after suffering a foot injury in week two...
Raiders RB Darren McFadden Back At Practice, Listed As Probable For Week 4
Darren McFadden's status for Sunday's contest against the Denver Broncos has been upgraded to probable after the Oakland running back participated fully in Friday's practice.
McFadden, who rushed for 113 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries in a 34-31 win over Pittsburgh last Sunday, only took limited reps on Wednesday and Thursday due to a shoulder injury.
Wide...
Raiders DT Richard Seymour Back At Practice
Raiders receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (concussion, neck strain), right tackle Khalif Barnes (groin) and cornerback Shawntae Spencer (foot) didnt practice Thursday. Defensive tackle Richard Seymour was back after a day off to rest his knees.
Allen said Darren McFaddens shoulder hasnt been a factor in the two dayss of practice this week. Brandon Myers has not been cleared...
Raiders Announce Their Inactive List For Week 3 Vs Steelers
Raiders inactives: QB Terrelle Pryor, CB Shawntae Spencer (foot), OT Khalif Barnes (groin), OT Joe Barksdale, OG Lucas Nix, WR Juron Criner and DT Christo Bilukidi. Source: CBS Sports Attached Thumbnails
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