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Randy Moss Trade Comes Full Circle
October 01, 2009 by
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The final connection to the Randy Moss era in the East Bay is gone. Yesterday the Oakland Raiders placed cornerback John Bowie on waivers. Today he cleared waivers allowing the Raiders to place Bowie on IR for the remainder of the season.
Bowie will forever be known as the man the...
Thursday Afternoon Linkage
October 01, 2009 by
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Big Country defeats Kimbo Slice – Dana White might not have wanted Kimbo in the UFC but after Big Country’s act he might be reconsidering.
Vick’s Voodoo Doll – Mike Vick is not willing to sit and watch, he wants to take every snap. See the shocking video...
Thomas Howard is the Adam Schefter of the Oakland Raiders
September 30, 2009 by
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Raider Nation should dust off those #22 jerseys in their closets. Kick return specialist Justin Miller is back in Silver and Black.
You can thank Thomas Howard for breaking the news via his Twitter account. Not only is Mr. 53 a standout linebacker for the Oakland Raiders, he’s also...
Raiders aren’t doing JaMarcus Russell any favors
September 29, 2009 by
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JaMarcus Russell is at the crossroads in 2009. His second year as a full-time signal caller was hailed as his “make or break” season as a pro. Thus far, about all he’s broken is new ground on that ugly piece of real estate owned by Ryan Leaf. If Russell’s play continues to...
Raiders played like it was 2006 in loss to Broncos
September 28, 2009 by
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The Raiders rolled back the clock on Sunday. It was Retro-Raider day at the far-from-sold out Oakland Coliseum as the rival Denver Broncos blew into the Black Hole.
Denver left with a 23-3 victory, a perfect 3-0 record to start the season and first place all to themselves in the AFC...
Raiders want Rich Gannon Removed from CBS Broadcast
September 25, 2009 by
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Before today, it didn’t seem like that much time had passed since the last trip to the Super Bowl. However, after today it feels like an eternity.
David White of the San Francisco Chronicle reports the Oakland Raiders have requested that former All-Pro quarterback Rich Gannon be...
10 Excuses for Bronco Fans to Use after Losing to the Raiders
September 25, 2009 by
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Let’s just be honest. When it comes to NFL fans, none are more arrogant and have more excuses than Bronco fans.
Don’t mention that epic collapse they suffered last season. Donkey supporters just chalked it up to Jay Cutler’s blood sugar.
Got some bad news for the Mile High city...
The Destruction of the Broncos Will Not Be Televised
September 24, 2009 by
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There will be no local coverage of the Oakland Raiders and their eminent destruction of the Denver Broncos this Sunday.
The NFL was unwilling to give the Raiders another one day grace period to sell out Oakland Coliseum as they did for the Monday Night opener against the Chargers....
5 Ways for Raider Nation to Survive JaMarcus Russell in 2009
September 23, 2009 by
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Want to start a fight in the Black Hole? Just mention the name JaMarcus Russell.
There is no more divisive a topic among Raider faithful than the differing opinions of the third year signal caller in Oakland.
As a life long Raider fan, and stubborn believer in JaMarcus Russell, I feel...
The Monday Night Hangover Link Dump
September 22, 2009 by
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Herschel Walker Has Less Than a Year to Live - Of all the ways to commit suicide Herschel Walker has chosen death by submission. Good luck, Herschel! I hope it goes better for you than it did for Johnnie Morton.
Fantasy Football Fiasco – Week 2 – What do Full Metal Jacket...
Raiders are Gallery-less for next 4 to 6 weeks
September 21, 2009 by
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When the Raiders listened to Mel Kiper way back in 2004 and selected Iowa left tackle Robert Gallery with the second pick in the draft, it was assumed that they made the safest selection that day.
After being unable to keep his number off the lips of flag throwing officials, the Raiders...
An open apology to Michael Huff
September 21, 2009 by
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I’m taking a break from my normal Raider ramblings to do something that Colin Cowherd is incapable of conceiving; admitting when you’re wrong.
In this case, I was wrong to have spent the last six months calling out Michael Huff for his inability to live up to the money given...
Just Win Baby: Raiders get third straight victory in Kansas City
September 20, 2009 by
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Clark Hunt and the Kansas City Chiefs might be paying the rent, but it is Al Davis and his beloved Oakland Raiders who own Arrowhead Stadium.
After three quarters of football so horrendous that not even Ryan Leaf could bear to watch, JaMarcus Russell found his rhythm and the Raiders...
Raiders are walking on a razor’s edge in 2009
September 18, 2009 by
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Wins are hard to come by in the National Football League. This lesson was best illustrated on the regular season debut of Monday Night Football as both the Raiders and Bills lost close games on tactical errors. Leodis McKelvin’s decision to bring the ball out of the end zone on a...
Report: Raiders to sign Chris McAlister, could play Sunday in Kansas City
September 17, 2009 by
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CSNBayArea.com is reporting that the Raiders will sign former Baltimore Ravens defensive back Chris McAlister. The report also states that it is believed he could see action this Sunday against the Chiefs.
Yesterday, the Baltimore Sun reported that McAlister was telling friends that...
Raiders lose another receiver; Nick Miller out 4-6 weeks
September 16, 2009 by
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From Jerry McDonald’s Twitter page comes the news that the Oakland Raiders are going to be without the services of fan favorite Nick Miller.
Locker room surprise _ Nick Miller’s shin splints is actually a hairline fracture of left ankle. Out 4 to 6 weeks. Doesn’t think...
Gettin’ Over the Hump Link Dump
September 16, 2009 by
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The Top 17 Movie Quarterbacks - A great piece by Scott Tunstall disecting the greatest signal callers in celluloid history.
AFC West Breakdown: Week 1 – Predominantly Orange gives a Bronco’s view of the AFC West. After one week, things are already looking much different...
Raiders needed Rollie Fingers to closeout Chargers
September 15, 2009 by
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Tom Cable might as well have just quoted Charlie Wilson in the post game press conference after a gut wrenching 24-20 loss to the San Diego Chargers on Monday Night.
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world… and then we f&%#@d up the end game....
Time for Tom Cable to reintroduce the Raiders to the Chargers
September 14, 2009 by
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To say the Oakland Raiders have a recent history of losing is like saying that Kanye West has a mild case of megalomania. Simply summing it up as “losing” is to understate just how awful the Raiders have been since 2003. An NFL worst for any franchise over a six year stretch has...
Seymour to report to Raiders amid union grievance
September 12, 2009 by
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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Richard Seymour will report to the Raiders in time to suit up for the Monday Night opener against the Chargers. This news coming on the heels of reports stating that the Raiders had served Seymour a letter threatening to suspend the Pro Bowl defender...
Al Davis is back to square one…again
September 11, 2009 by
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Just over month ago, the Oakland Raiders opened their 2009 training camp in Napa, California. The initial days of camp were spent without Derrick Burgess who was a no-show. The veteran defensive end had seemingly grown tired of the Raiders and their ways. Being that it is was a contract...
Raiders to keep Seymour even if he never plays
September 10, 2009 by
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Somewhere between “taking a firm stance” and “ignorantly moving forward” lie the Raiders and their handling of the Richard Seymour situation.
CSNbayarea.com cites Raiders play-by-play announcer Greg Papa as stating that the Oakland brass is standing pat in their efforts to...
First Link Dump of the NFL Season
September 10, 2009 by
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Bench/Start – Week 1 – The Bad Guy is back at Not Qualified To Comment and he’s here to tell us fantasy geeks who to start and who to sit for week 1. Show of hands; how many people had Cedric Benson as a better fantasy player than Larry Johnson three years ago?
Even...
From the Diary of Al Davis: Seymour Watch, Day Three
September 09, 2009 by
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The following is an entry in the diary of Al Davis.
Seymour Watch, Day Three:
Three days ago I called up an old friend in Massachusetts to inquire about a trade. In less than an hour we had a gentlemen’s agreement: I was to procure the services of one defensive lineman named Richard...
Trading for Richard Seymour is Vintage Al Davis
September 08, 2009 by
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Al Davis has been called many things over the years. One adjective you’ll never see used to describe the iconic owner of the Oakland Raiders is gun-shy.
For a man who lives by the motto of “Just Win Baby” victories have been few and far between over the last six years. That doesn’t...
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