Getty ImagesDallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray told Ian Rapoport of NFL.com that he’s been feeling really good during OTA’s, after breaking his right ank [...]
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Getty ImagesDavid Haugh of the Chicago Tribune indicated that he wouldn’t be surprised if Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler ends up getting a contract extension bef [...]
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Getty ImagesWashington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III will be the first player in NFL history to be able to have roman numerals on the back of his jersey. His namep [...]
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Getty ImagesDallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo doesn’t agree with owner Jerry Jones that their window to win a Super Bowl is closing. “It’s not closing [...]
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Getty ImagesThere was a report earlier from Albert Breer of the NFL Network that both Avril and the Lions were only $2 million apart in their negotiations, but that seems to [...]
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Getty ImagesThe New York Giants have announced that wide receiver Hakeem Nicks fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and will undergo surgery. He’ll be out [...]
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Getty ImagesNew York Jets head coach Rex Ryan had rookie wide receiver Stephen Hill working with the starting offense and rookie defensive end Quinton Coples working with th [...]
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Getty ImagesAccording to the Charlotte Observer, Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason learned last week that he wouldn’t be participating in OTA’s after ruptu [...]
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Getty ImagesAccording to Josh Looney of KCChiefs.com, rookie defensive tackle Dontari Poe is already practicing with the starting defense right now. Of course that doesn [...]
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Getty ImagesAccording to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor and his agent Mark Lepselter were told that actor Charlie Sheen was the [...]
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During predraft press conference on Wednesday, Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie Mckenzie said that he’s excited about the opportunity to step into the war room and lead his first draft. “Coach Davis, this has been his deal since the Raiders were the Raiders,” McKenzie told reporters Wednesday at a predraft news conference. “I am the new [...]
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Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis doesn’t plan on doing things the way his late father Al Davis did and I can’t say I blame him. He plans on making many changes over the next few months. “It’s a brand new day,” Davis said per NFL.com. “When he came to the Raiders in 1963, there were [...]
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According to the Oakland Raiders official Twitter feed, they’ve released cornerback Stanford Routt, which is a huge surprise since he just signed a big contract this past offseason that guaranteed him $20 million over the first two years of the deal. So the Raiders will essentially pay him to not play for them in 2012. [...]
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Did Reggie McKenzie do the right thing in firing Hue Jackson?Taking, two sides on this topic, one from a business prospective the other from a fan prospective. Trading for Carson Palmer for two draft picks-let alone a first rounder and a second- is way too much, and it goes without saying way that desperation often forced [...]
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For the Oakland Raiders it seems ineveitable that along with the passing of legendary owner Al Davis, and his son Mark Davis’s subsequent takeover will come a search for the right GM to take the team to new heights. The search will continue Wednesday when Packers’ director of football operations Reggie McKenzie will interview in [...]
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After losing a chance at a playoff spot and the AFC title this past Sunday with a loss to the San Diego Chargers 38-26. Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson began to focus most of the blame on his players in disgust. Finishing the season 8-8 is simply unsatisfactory according to Jackson. Its time to switch gears [...]
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Raiders Game Editorial It’s time for the Oakland Raiders to finally make their mark as one of the better teams in the NFL with a new coach and quarterback brought in midseason after the death of the longtime owner Al Davis the Raiders are prepared to make a statement this coming Sunday and win without [...]
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Current CBS NFL analyst Phil Simms indicated on Showtime’s Inside the NFL that the late Al Davis once made him an offer to become the Oakland Raiders head coach. Now Simms has never coached on any level, so for Davis to offer a job to become the Raiders head coach is crazy. But it shouldn’t be [...]
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According to the Oakland Raiders official team website, owner Al Davis has passed away at the age of 82. Davis likely died of natural causes since it was obvious that his health has been declining over the years. Davis was a football icon that had great influence on the game in so many different ways. [...]
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Does the NFL hate the Oakland Raiders? Do the officials over-react to seeing Silver and Black? Does the league have it in for the Raiders? Is there really a conspiracy against the Raiders, or more specifically—Al Davis? Call me a homer, a die-hard, a conspiracy theorist, or whatever you like. This piece, while it’s clearly [...]
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Football broacaster Al Michaels was asked by TMZ if the Oakland Raiders are ever going to win a Super Bowl as long as owner Al Davis is alive. “NO,” responded Michaels. Michaels was asked if he considered Davis to be a genius. Michaels answered with a question of his own. ”If you had a team that lost 11 [...]
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ESPN AFC West blogger Bill Williamson mentioned that there’s a chance that the Oakland Raiders may try to pull off a trade for disgruntled Bears linebacker Lance Briggs. He mentioned that the Raiders would like to address their weakside linebacker position that is currently held by Quentin Groves. There’s a chance that Raiders owner Al [...]
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A 40 to 20 defeat to the visiting New Orleans Saints is leaving a bad taste in the collective mouths of Raider Nation. In the eyes of many, the defense didn’t get it done and the team seemed flat for their preseason “Dress Rehearsal.” I would argue that sentiment. Keep in mind, head coach Hue [...]
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The 2011 NFL Supplemental Draft kicked into swing on Monday, August, 22. The Oakland Raiders were the first team to jump into the excitement. For a third-round pick, Al Davis and the Raiders picked up the most-talked about prospect in supplemental draft history in former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor. Pryor will not be available for the first five games [...]
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We’ve heard Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson say it repeatedly. We’ve heard it reiterated by the Oakland Raiders players and fans alike: “We’re building a bully.” But, what exactly does that mean? Webster’s defines the term bully in the following way: 1. A person who is habitually cruel or overbearing, especially to smaller or [...]
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