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Raider QB Rumors..
According to un-nammed sources, Oakland Raider Owner ( and world’s oldest man since Moses ) and Skeletor stand-in Al Davis is planning on beefing up the Raiders QB squad in the future by resigning troubled former Raider Todd Marinovich. Reached via carrier pigeon at an undisclosed location under an un-nammed bridge, Marinovich replied “huh?? what?? [...]
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June 20, 2009
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Interview with Coach Cable
Following the recent Raiders OTAs, the media had a chance to ask Raiders coach Tom Cable his thoughts on a variety of subjects. Here is what Coach Cable had to say about JaMarcus Russell’s planned meeting with the Oakland WR’s during the time off ” I think it is a big step, and to hear [...]
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June 20, 2009
Russell Sets Up Another Week of Practice
The Contra Costa Times reports that Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell is setting up another week of practice for his team:
Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell is arranging a week of practice for any of the team’s other quarterbacks and all the wide receivers and tight ends, at an undisclosed location. Russell wasn’t about to divulge many [...]
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June 18, 2009
Raiders to Sign Former Cowboys LB/DE Greg Ellis
The Raiders have landed former Cowboys LB Greg Ellis, who was recently released by the team after 11 seasons in Big D. Ellis was released by the club to make room for former first-round pick Anthony Spencer, despite being one of the best defensive players on the club.
NFL Fanhouse reports that Ellis will be inking [...]
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June 15, 2009
It’s Time
Leadership can come from many places in the game of football. Ownership takes the lead for the entire organization. The head coach gives the team direction Monday thru Saturday. He puts in the game plan and coaches his assistants. He deals with the media.
But on Sunday afternoon the players can only look to themselves [...]
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June 14, 2009
QB Russell Looks Good in Red Zone Drills
Reports are QB JaMarcus Russell finally is starting to get it, and Wednesday looked good in red zone drills during practice. Russell had his best red-zone drills of his offseason, throwing touchdown passes on four consecutive plays.
“You might retard a young guy by trying to be too cautious, so let’s rip it right now [...]
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June 11, 2009
Raiders Sign Former Browns QB Frye
The Raiders have come to terms with one time Browns starting QB Charlie Frye according to SFGate.com. The report says that Frye talked to the team in March, but that he won’t be competing for the starting job, and probably won’t even be the backup, as that job will go to Jeff Garcia.
With Frye [...]
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June 08, 2009
2009 Rod Woodson Pro Football HOF Induction Benefit Dinner and Auction
WHEN: JULY 25, 2009 STARTING AT 5:00 PM
(VIP Registered guests - please plan on arriving at 4:00 PM)
WHERE: OAKLAND COLISEUM, WEST SIDE CLUB
WHY: To celebrate Rod’s career and to raise money for youth football
MORE ABOUT THE EVENT -
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June 04, 2009
Raiders Don’t Deny Interest in Vick
Rumors abound about what is going to happen with Falcons suspended QB Michael Vick, and not only if his NFL career is going to continue - but where it might continue.
There is no doubt that only a few selected teams would even take a look at Vick, who hasn’t taken a snap now since the [...]
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May 26, 2009
LB Ricky Brown Appears to be a Backup Again in 2009
FoxSports.com reports that it appears that linebacker Ricky Brown is headed back to being a backup as the MLB spot in 2009:
The Raiders gave linebacker Ricky Brown a $1.7 million tender despite serious groin surgery to repair a double sports hernia and groin tears. Ostensibly, it was so he could resume his role [...]
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May 26, 2009
Garica Already Ready to Step in for Russell at QB?
It’s no real secret that wherever veteran QB Jeff Garcia goes, usually for some reason he finds his way onto the field as a starter at some point. Happened in Detroit, Philly and Tampa Bay. Now the question is - will it happen in Oakland?
More than likely that answer will be “yes.” The team has [...]
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May 14, 2009
Feelings About The Raiders OTA
This weekend the Raiders held their first post draft OTA. The draft tends to get everyone excited and the mini camp tends to bring us back down to earth. One of the most important events happened before the mini camp started and that was the signing of fullback Lorenzo Neal. What has impressed me about [...]
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May 13, 2009
Heyward-Bey Catching On In Oakland
Collen Dominguez reports on Raiders draft pick Darius Heyward-Bey.
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May 11, 2009
Walker Didn’t Want to Bother Raiders About His Surgery
The SF Chronicle reports why WR Javon Walker didn’t tell the Radiers about his knee surgery - he didn’t want to bother them:
Javon Walker said he did not tell Raiders officials about last month’s knee surgery because he didn’t want to “bother” them with it before the draft. He said the right knee has bothered [...]
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May 10, 2009
After a Tough Morning Session, DHB Watches Most of the Afternoon Session
Raiders first round draft pick Darrius Heyward-Bey is known being known as DHB. During the Raiders second practice on Saturday, he took a seat to watch, this after having a rough morning session according to reports. Here’s the tidbit on Heyward-Bey from the Contra Costa-Times:
After a rough morning practice that included [...]
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May 10, 2009
Raiders Add Fullback Neal, Running Back Russell to the Roster
The Raiders added a couple more pieces and parts to their running back core on Friday, as they came to terms with fullback Lorenzo Neal, who they had been talking about adding for the past two weeks. Neal can be a bruiser, and has always been a great asset to running backs, and it’s [...]
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May 08, 2009
WR Walker Has Quiet Knee Surgery
It was kept very hush hush, but the SF Chronicle reports today that Raiders WR Javon Walker had knee surgery last month, but just told the Raiders about it a few days ago. Walker didn’t take part in the teams mandatory minicamp practice on Friday. He’s the second Raider to have a quiet [...]
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May 08, 2009
Tom Cable: The Missing Piece Of The Puzzle?
When things disintegrated to the point where the Oakland Raiders needed to make a change at the position of Head Coach they looked to the great northwest for the solution to their problems. Tom Cable who at the age of 44 unlike his recent predecessors is not a young and up and coming coach that [...]
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May 07, 2009
Raiders w/ Interest in Veteran RB Pittman?
Today SF Chronicle reports that the Raiders have some interest in veteran running back Michael Pittman, who was last with the Broncos.
The Raiders search for fullback help has turned to a former Fresno State standout other than Lorenzo Neal: veteran running Michael Pittman. A physical running back, he has the hands to catch the ball [...]
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May 06, 2009
Al Davis: The Alpha and Omega
Al Davis stands alone. In an era when fans and coaches are use to dealing with rich fat cats as the owners of their professional athletic teams Al Davis comes from a different place and time. This is why Al Davis is misunderstood.
Al Davis is the ultimate maverick. This was proven once again in the [...]
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May 04, 2009
Rumors of FB Neal to the Raiders Real?
There’s been a bunch of rumors about the Raiders going after fullback Lorenzo Neal, but to this point, nothing has actually happened. The latest about Neal is pretty simple - nothing has happened. The possible move to go out and get Neal would be a good one, as he would be a good [...]
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May 03, 2009
Former Raiders Tim Brown and Swilling Going Into the College HOF
From: Raiders.com
Raider legends Tim Brown and Pat Swilling, and former Silver and Black assistant coaches Woodrow Lowe and John Robinson have been selected to the 2009 Football Bowl Subdivision Class for the College Football Hall of Fame, as announced by the National Football Foundation.
Brown is one of two former Heisman Trophy winners among the 16 [...]
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May 03, 2009
Get on Board and Be a Part of RaidersGab Today!
Are you a die-hard Raiders fan with a strong opinion? Have you ever dreamed of being a writer, or like posting about the Raiders and their trials? Then your shot to do it is here, as RaidersGab.com has a new look, and is looking for new writers for the 2009 offseason and beyond. Share your [...]
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May 02, 2009
Javon Walker in Danger of Losing Roster Spot?
Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune reports Raiders WR Javon Walker finds himself in a precarious situation after the team selected WR Darrius Heyward-Bey and WR Louis Murphy in the NFL Draft. However, Walker is guaranteed $4.6 million over the next two seasons, which should keep him on the roster for now.
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April 27, 2009
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