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Oakland Raiders and Raider Nation: We Prepare, We Get Better
September 21, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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It's time to start looking at profiles of strengths and weaknesses. It is time to get ready for next week.
Wake up, clear your head and start preparing, early.
Parallel to what you must do to prepare, some of us in the Raider Nation are already getting ready for victory, again...
Oakland Raider draft needs
February 18, 2009 by
Just Blog Baby
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Where to begin? Let?s not kid ourselves, the ?need? list in Oakland is about as long as the question list for A-Rod. Even though the last six years have been a sad reminder of just how far we?ve fallen from the ?Commitment to Excellence?, there have been flashes of
Al Davis has shown us ...
Desperately seeking a safety
March 19, 2009 by
Just Blog Baby
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Since 1995, no less than 30 men have suited up in the Silver and Black as the last line of defense.
The revolving door of Raider safeties is so large that it stretches from the Coliseum in Los Angeles to the Coliseum in Oakland.
The 2008 season saw the unraveling yarn of the lineage...
Longhorns in the NFL: Week 8
October 29, 2008 by
40 Acres Sports
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Roy Williams caught his first touchdown with Dallas and Shaun Rogers had a huge game for Cleveland. How did other Texas Exes fare?
Longhorns in the NFL: Week 9
November 05, 2008 by
40 Acres Sports
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It was a good week for Texas running backs and for the former Horns that play for the Tennessee Titans.
Quarter-by-quarter
September 14, 2009 by
Sign on San Diego
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FIRST QUARTER
Raiders 7, Chargers 0
Key plays: Pick a turnover. Quentin Jammer, who averages about two interceptions a year, came up with his first of 2009 to halt the opening drive of the season inside the red zone. But with the Chargers driving for the potential tying touchdown...
The Oakland Raiders Worriesome Win
September 20, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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The Raiders and Chiefs played yet another closely contested battle today at Arrowhead, with the Raiders pulling out a victory after a late touchdown drive that saw an offense stuck in neutral the entire day finally get it going when it mattered.
History will show that JaMarcus Russell...
RAIDERS PREVIEW
August 16, 2008 by
Epic Carnival
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by Tracer Bullet, Staff Writer Take that baby out of your mouth, Raider fan. We're going to talk about your squad. Mind you, I'd rather not. The Raiders have been unspeakable since getting hammered in Super Bowl XXXVII. They've lost 61 games in the past five years, the...
Raider preseason is filled with intrigue
March 31, 2009 by
Just Blog Baby
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For season ticket holders, the preseason is just another excuse for the NFL to squeeze every last cent out of your wallet.
For casual fans, it is just another excuse to throw the first BBQ of the football season and invite friends over.
For Raider fans, the 2009 preseason is all business...
Coach Cable Says This Week Fundamentals Will Be Oakland Raiders Focus
August 16, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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First off, look at Michael huff just doing a fantastic job playing his zone. Read and react, and you will do well every time Huff.
So on to the point of the article.
Tom Cable has been very outspoken this weekend after his Oakland Raiders took it hard to the Dallas Cowboys Thursday...
A decade of Raider drafts
April 22, 2009 by
Just Blog Baby
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In order to properly evaluate a draft class, one must wait at least three years. When evaluating a franchise, it takes an even broader scope. Therefore, I’d like to review the past decade of Raider drafts before we see Tom Cable off on his first trip to the war room.
When looking...
Unlucky number 7: Raiders are in a precarious draft position
March 30, 2009 by
Just Blog Baby
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Longhorns in the NFL: Week 10
November 11, 2008 by
40 Acres Sports
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The former Horns were led by Ricky Williams and Bo Scaife this week. The group in Tennessee keep on winning while the others are already looking forward to the offseason.
Oakland Raiders So Far: Better or Worse?
August 27, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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The dawning of a new era...in which lion and hyena...oh sorry. Too many Disney movies. Sometimes the Raiders resemble a movie script, and it's not always a good one.
The catchphrase "The dawning of a new era in which the Raiders team returns to significance, to...
Five Oakland Raiders High Points from the Kansas City Game
September 22, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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The Oakland Raiders struggled on both sides of the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in week two, which may have partially been attributed to a short preparation week after their Monday night opener against the San Diego Chargers. Expectations were high that they would have a strong...
Even Steven: JaMarcus Russell Rallies Raiders For Win Over Chiefs
September 20, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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The Raiders took an ugly win from the Chiefs in Arrowhead, but a win is a win nonetheless.
Before the vultures decide to pick over an unbalanced performance by JaMarcus Russell, there is one big positive to say about J-Russ.
He led the winning drive.
Russell is still...
The Stick'Em Pick'Em Draft Challenge
April 14, 2009 by
Raider Take
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Okay, so now we know: We open the season at home on Monday night against the Chargers. Last time that happened, I was there, and it was akin to washing my eyes out with Clorox and garlic salt. The season opener on Monday night against the Broncos two years later was equally scandalous...
Oakland Raiders: Competition Could Lead to New Faces on Defense
August 06, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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At first glance, the 2009 Oakland Raiders' defense looks nearly identical to the one that finished 2008.
Oakland’s defensive roster remains virtually unchanged, a surprising development for a team that finished 27th in the NFL in overall defense.
But the unit that takes the...
The AFC West: How Big of a Mess Is It?
September 28, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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It has now become very apparent that my Raiders have quite a few problems. But I've decided if I'm going to bash my own team I might as well bash the rest of the division.
Here's my best shot at bringing down all the teams in the division with my Raiders.
So lets start...
Attention Oakland Raiders: Valuable Players on Waiver Wire
September 06, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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After looking over the waiver wire, I noticed a few intriguing names at positions that the Raiders could use help at, or a chance to save money.
For instance, the Bengals waived Marvin White and the Chiefs waived Bernard Pollard, the Cardinals waived Aaron Francisco, all of whom have...
Oakland Raiders Week 3: Pressures, Hurries and Knockdowns
September 27, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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This is the first in what will be a weekly column about the Raiders regarding pressure situations, quick hit thoughts, and myths that have been disproven or are on shaky ground. I am also doing a weekly Pressures, Hurries, and Knockdowns article for the entire league.
Thanks for reading...
AFC West Wrap: After Two Games, It's a Wide Open Division!
September 20, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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If the picture looks crowded, you are seeing it right.
The AFC West, which many thought would provide a repeat of an 8-8 champion to take the glory, has in two weeks produced very little evidence of any team ready to step forward.
Denver, for example, has a 2-0 record. On further review...
Raiders Beat Dallas 31-10: Game Comments
August 14, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Ok, guys, game one in preseason is done!
What did we like? - a few things
1. Russell showed some poise, no panic going six-for-nine. Made good decisions, ran a bit, threw with accuracy. Gradkowski apparently really wants that third QB spot, he looked great, showing patience,...
Will This be Russell's Week?
September 24, 2008 by
Raiders Voice
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(photo courtesy of Dobson Images)During the first three weeks of the NFL, there have been a lot of angry teams, and coaches. Some screaming at the media, and others at themselves. In Raider land we have had to put up with a lot of rumors about Lane Kiffin getting the axe.Many reports...
Vernon Davis Continues To Piss Off The World
August 10, 2009 by
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The 2006 NFL Draft, like every professional sports draft, had its share of flops. Names like Vince Young (No. 3), Michael Huff (No. 7), Matt Leinart (No. 10), Tye Hill (No. 15) and Bobby Carpenter (No. 18) come to mind. But none perhaps is a bigger bust than San Francisco tight end...
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