Oakland Raiders Running Backs: Split the Carries, Carry the Weight
Published on: 22nd September, 2009
Darren McFadden and Michael Bush have split carries pretty even-handedly in the opening games of this season. In Sunday's game against the Chiefs, both had 35 yards rushing—McFadden on 12 carries and Bush on nine. The running game was especially significant in a game where JaMarcus Russell made a mere seven ...JaMarcus Russell: Your Official Starting QB Oakland Raiders’ Fans
Published on: 23rd August, 2009
Congrats, JaMarcus. After a bitter competition between yourself and loud-mouth Jeff Garcia, you've officially won the job as starting quarterback for the 2009-2010 season. Tom Cable announced today, "It's his job and we'll see how it goes." Cable noted Garcia's "lack of work," referring to his on-field play thus far in exhibition ...You May Be Seeing More of Former Hawkeye Brandon Myers
Published on: 22nd August, 2009
The first half of the Raiders preseason game against the Niners tonight was littered with stats from the usual suspects: handoffs to Darren McFadden, passes, missed in most cases, to Darrius Heyward-Bey and Zach Miller. But with backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski at the helm in the third quarter, a new star ...Oakland Raiders’ Training Camp: Media Notes for Day Two
Published on: 31st July, 2009
The media had their first preview of what the Raider's training camp is all about as players took the field yesterday and ran drills as part of their two-a-day intensive practices. Of course, the big story of the day was the signing of rookie Darrius Heyward-Bey and his entrance onto the ...Oakland Raiders Training Camp: Media Notes For Day One
Published on: 30th July, 2009
As we move into Day Two of Raiders training camp, the intensity is as hot as the turf. Head coach Tom Cable has declared two-a-day practices for the first four days of camp, one in mid-afternoon when the heat simmers off the grass. "[The players] need to be in the ...UFL: Selling Out and Wimping Out
Published on: 9th July, 2009
The United Football League, which kicks off Oct. 22, released its playing rules this week, and if you're an NFL fan, you're bound to be disappointed if you don't like change. Perhaps the most atrocious variation from NFL rules is the quarterback "grounding" rule, where the QB, under pressure, is allowed ...Zach Miller Hype a Long Time Coming
Published on: 7th July, 2009
Finally, some good news about the Raiders in mainstream media rankings. Tight end Zach Miller is gaining prowess with columnists from CBSSports.com and ESPN that tout him as the player to fill the void left by Tony Gonzalez. Drafted by Oakland in 2007, Miller had 44 catches in his rookie season, which ...Put Confidence Against Poor Leadership and You’ve Got Yourself a New QB
Published on: 6th July, 2009
The Raiders have already settled on their quarterback for 2009. It's JaMarcus Russell, according to all reports and comments from head coach Tom Cable. But I'm in agreement with a B/R article that notes a controversy is emerging. With recent comments from Garcia himself, you can see parity between the two ...Put Confidence Against Poor Leadership and You’ve Got Yourself a New QB
Published on: 6th July, 2009
The Raiders have already settled on their quarterback for 2009. It's JaMarcus Russell, according to all reports and comments from head coach Tom Cable. But I'm in agreement with a B/R article that notes a controversy is emerging. With recent comments from Garcia himself, you can see parity between the two ...Happy Birthday, Al… You Old So and So
Published on: 4th July, 2009
America isn't the only one having a birthday. Today owner, Al Davis, turns 80... and sorry to say it, but he looks it. Many think Davis has gotten more crazy in his old age... some may even call him "senile." But one thing you have to give him is his consistency. Al ...Featured Sponsors
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