Adam Schefter was getting peppered with questions from his Twitter followers about Nnamdi Asomugha and where he might end up. After shooting down the hopes of a Green Bay Packers fan, an Eagles fan piped up and asked if Asomugha could find his way to Philadelphia. "More likely (than Green Bay)," Schefter said, "but (I) don't see it." The restraints of Twitter didn't allow Schefter to elaborate, but I wish he would. Is this just a gut instinct or has he heard something to make him believe the Eagles aren't interested? On ...
If the Oakland Raiders play football for a cause that is greater than themselves, might that help revive the economy of the city of Oakland?
Recently, the news media carried a story of the layoffs of policemen in Oakland, California. This news report inspired the question of the relationship between a winning team in a city and the economy of that city.
Recently, some folks believe that the move of LeBron James away from Cleveland will hurt the economy of Cleveland.
Well, if one basketball player's move can shake the economy of a city one way or another, then certainly it is possible ...
Ever since the Pro Football Hall of Fame opened its doors in 1963, the selectors have been voting on which players best represent the NFL each decade since the 1920s. They also took part in selecting the American Football League's All-Time Team after the AFL merged with the NFL in 1970. Getting on these teams is a big deal because it greatly increases a player's chances on being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Yet it is no guarantee, because there are several players from each All-Decade Teams still not inducted. This is also true on the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time ...
With not a lot of competition for roster positions existing thanks to the added roster depth during the offseason, let's take a look at who's filling each spot on the A's roster right now. As things change during the spring, we'll update and reevaluate as necessary.During the offseason, the A's said goodbye to Justin Duchscherer, Eric Chavez, Travis Buck, Jack Cust, Ben Sheets, Gabe Gross, Rajai Davis, Henry Rodriguez and Vin Mazzaro.In return, the A's welcomed Hideki Matsui, David DeJesus, Josh Willingham, Rich Harden, Brandon McCarthy, Trystan Magnusun, and Daniel Farquhar.The most publicized roster battle is for the fifth starter ...
The Oakland Raiders went from No. 31 in 2009 to No. 6 in 2010 in scoring offense. Besides getting tight end Zach Miller re-signed, the offensive line is the Raiders' top priority to make their offense even better. They can also use some help returning punts for better field position. Big, strong and fast is what the Raiders are always looking for in the draft on both sides of the ball. The NFL scouting combine is often where the Raiders find those elements and from what I've seen, there isn't a shortage of these elements in the 2011 scouting combine ...
Nearly two years removed from season-ending Tommy John surgery that interrupted his very promising rookie season, Josh Outman is back on the mound for the Oakland Athletics in spring training and it appears he is ready to pick up right where he left off. In his first live action during a scrimmage game against his own teammates, Outman looked like his old self. While limited to only 20 pitches during the intrasquad game, Outman allowed only one hit on a Coco Crisp single up the middle. Pitching at only a 90 percent exertion level, Outman was reaching 92 MPH on ...
As the A's get ready to officially begin the 2011 season on Sunday, a few questions still circulate around this club, but the optimism remains high. With a fresh season and healed players, the A's are starting to take the shape of a complete ball club, but as it goes for all teams, spring training is in place for a reason. After an offseason of smart moves, from boosting the offense to bolstering the bullpen, the bar has been set high for this 2011 A's team, but only time will tell what's going to happen and how they can live ...
This idea originated from ESPN's Mike & Mike. Here is my off-season preview for the Oakland Raiders:
5. Will new head coach Hue Jackson look to Jason Campbell or get a new QB?
I've always supported Jason Campbell, but I'm starting to worry. He never gets the full support of his head coach, even after coming to Oakland before last season. Maybe Hue Jackson will like him.
This question is pretty much a toss up. I could see things going either way. I'm going to say he'll get a chance to compete for the starting job against Bruce Gradkowski.
However, If Gradkowski leaves via ...
Sunday February 27th marks the first "real" game of spring training for the Oakland athletics. The pitcher, at least for an inning or so, is likely to be Trevor Cahill. He is also likely to be on the mound against the Mariners on April 1st. Anderson, Braden, and Gonzalez are surely to follow in some order.But who will follow them? Who will take the fifth starter spot. It is always pleasant to enter a season with the entire starting rotation locked down. Having a fifth starter a manager is confident with is always a plus albeit they don't cost eighteen ...
Ever since the Pro Football Hall of Fame opened their doors in 1963, the selectors have been voting on which players best represent the NFL each decade since the 1920's. They also took part in selecting the American Football League's All-Time Team after the AFL merged with the NFL in 1970.Getting on these teams is a big deal because it greatly increases a players chances on being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Yet it is no guarantee, because there are several players from each All-Decade Teams still not inducted.This is also true on the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, which ...