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One Oakland Raider said ,"That's a horror show." Another starter said "don't hold your breath." These were a few quotes bandied about in the Raiders offices when quarterback JaMarcus Russell failed to show up for the first day of voluntary work-outs.He showed up the second day 11 pounds over his listed playing weight of 260, but was reportedly still in good shape. It is almost hard to believe the 24 year old Russell is already entering his fourth year of a career. Critics are trying to label him a bust after being the ...
The Oakland Raiders have had a less-than-perfect record when it comes to first round draft picks since 2000.  If they hope to make a better start this decade, then they must learn the lessons of the past. There are certain players who might look good on paper, but not on tape.  The ultimate yardstick for any player entering the NFL is his desire and work ethic. Without it the rest doesn't mean anything. Neither do 40-yard dash times and bench press reps without the ability to play football. Here are three players that I believe that the Oakland Raiders should shy away from ...
Two of the greatest quarterbacks the Raiders had in their early history, can serve as a good lesson for today's team: Daryle Lamonica and Ken Stabler. Daryle Lamonica, for his numbers, wasn't well-received on arrival in the Bay Area. Fans had warmed up to Tom Flores and aside from injuries, looked like the future for the team. Al Davis, who was still working behind the scenes, wanted to "stretch the field," in more ways than one. Looking for ways to improve a team, he was wanting to find a QB that was ready to air it out, to surprise the club and ...
It seems that Kirk Morrison's career as a Raider has come to a crossroads.   In fact, it looks like he is on his way out either this year or next.   Perhaps the Raiders spend an early pick at this position, which would all but seal his fate.  Perhaps the Giants sign him to a third round tender.  Or perhaps the Raiders finally get dominant DT play this year and he has a resurgence.   So what do you think Raiders fans?  Is Kirk a scapegoat for bad DT play or is the saying "your defense only plays as fast as your ...
Al Davis and the Raiders have their own style of talent evaluation when it comes to the draft. To be drafted by Davis you must have four things, Speed, Size, Strength and Speed. In the last three years the Raiders have drafted quarterback Jamarcus Russell, running back Darren Mcfadden, and wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey all in the first round. They all fit the style of players that the Raiders usually go for, and last year was probably the most surprising pick of all. The Raiders were on the clock, and in need of a receiver or offensive lineman. The top three rated receivers ...
Let the guessing game begin! I have been reluctant to write a mock draft because there have been about a billion of them written in recent weeks; the Internet is flooded with them. They all have one thing in common; they are speculative and are no better than a shot in the dark...at best. I don't operate that way; I'd rather deal in absolutes. What can we do with the talent we have? Why is this guy or that guy a good or bad signing? Questions like these are in my wheel-house as an old coach. Trying to guess what Al Davis will or ...
Seeing how everyone is spewing out articles like crazy, I thought i'd join in on the fun. And write my very own first article. Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable is returning for his third year as head coach, witch is a good sign, because the raiders need continuity. He admitted he's not suited for play calling duties, so the play calling duties were handed over to Hue Jackson, and he has proven success in creating solid quaterbacks in the NFL—Carson Palmer, Joe Flacco, both great QBs. Though his track record as an O-Coordinator isn't very impressive, at ...
Two nights ago, many Raider fans were amazed by the great news, former Raider and Hall of Famer, Willie Brown had about JaMarcus Russell. Willie confirmed the rumor that JaMarcus had been training at the sports institute in Arizona. We were told he was in the shape of his life, Thinner, stronger and following a diet with professionally planed meals. Some of his teammates even added to the optimism. Marcel Reece said," JaMarcus looks great right now, high in spirit, working and everybody's coming together for him. So we're having a good time right now." And reporters suggested he looked noticeably 15-20 pounds lighter and ...
Can you imagine the stress and uncertainty of being a family member of an Oakland Raider or corporate executive who is on the road very often? Can you imagine the emotional ups and downs, while watching the media either praise or pierce the reputation of your loved ones? How do the children feel about the articles that are published? How do the wives or partners feel when the mate does not know if the Raider will make the team in 2010? For a moment, let's have a heart. Why? Because today was a day of the birth of a two pound baby named Zoe, whose ...
No matter how low the Oakland Raiders may have fallen, we reiterate that the Raiders fall down but they will get up, again. Listen to "We fall down, but we get up" There are so many articles discussing the rise and fall of the Oakland Raiders. Let's flip the discussion, and talk about the inverse, the fall and rise of the Oakland Raiders. I am an optimist primarily because I have studied history. The example of a nation in ancient history that fell down, but kept getting up again, or kept being delivered again, and again is what inspires me. What nation might ...