As bad as Carson Palmer was at times (13 interceptions in nine games), he's not the reason that the Raiders are watching the playoffs. The same is true about injuries to Darren McFadden and other offensive stars. No, the reason the Raiders missed the playoffs is that when push came to shove, their defense couldn't stop anyone. Heads need to roll for that. Steve Corkan of the Contra Costa Times detailed an exchange, where it was reported and subsequently denied that every member of the Raiders' coaching staff will be fired. If that denial ends up being true, then Jackson needs ...
It has only been five days, but the Oakland Raiders’ acerbic loss to the San Diego Chargers last weekend still provides a sunken feeling for Raider Nation. After all, it was the most perfect of storms that made Oakland’s defeat so imperfectly abysmal. A division title on the line. A potential playoff berth via wild card. A divisional game against arch nemesis San Diego. A winning season for the first time in nine seasons. So much was at stake at the Oakland Coliseum; there was that much weight attached to this game. And, thus, because of the immense feeling of ...
After reading many articles either bashing or praising the Carson Palmer trade I decided it was time to jump into the mix. Now that the Raiders season is over, unfortunately, we must move on to 2012 and what it will bring for the silver and black.I support the Palmer trade because after Jason Campbell went down for the year, there was no way Kyle Boller was going to keep the Raiders alive until Week 17. I am pro-Palmer trade for a few more reasons here.First of all, he has shown the critics that he can still throw the ball deep. ...
The Oakland Raiders thought they were destined for the NFL playoffs after they made a blockbuster trade to acquire disgruntled quarterback Carson Palmer from the Cincinnati Bengals. If the trade had worked out, and Oakland had achieved its goal, maybe that deal would have looked great; but instead the Raiders finished 8-8 and missed the postseason.In that trade, the Raiders sent their first-round pick in the 2012 NFL draft, along with a conditional second-round pick in 2013 draft that would become a first-rounder if the Raiders were to win a divisional playoff game this season or next season.While Raiders fans ...
It isn't often when a baseball team gives up on a season in December. But the Oakland Athletics merrily threw in the towel on the 2012 campaign earlier than most teams. The trade of closer Andrew Bailey and outfielder Ryan Sweeney last week is the most recent example of the Athletics' surrender on the upcoming year. Last month, they began their winter cleaning by trading All-Star starters Trevor Cahill and Gio Gonzalez. In clearing their basement, Athletics management is turning the page on 2012. Before even flipping the calendar, they’re looking at 2013 and beyond. After watching their division rivals make huge free agent signings this offseason, A's general ...
The Oakland Raiders were beset by injuries in 2011 and ultimately fell short on their goal of returning to the postseason.Although it isn't much consolation, the Raiders did avoid a losing season for the second straight year. It wasn't a winning season, but it wasn't a losing season either.After seven straight seasons of double-digit losses it is safe to say they're making progress.And as far as progress goes, according to Chicago Sun-Times beat writer Sean Jensen, the Raiders are set to interview Reggie McKenzie, current director of football operations for the defending champion Green Bay Packers, for their vacant GM ...
Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush is due to be a free agent at season's end after signing a one-year contract last summer. Steve Corkran of the Contra Costa Times suggests the team will need to use the franchise tag on him since starter Darren McFadden can't seem to shake the injury-prone label.Simply put, that would be a terrible decision by the Raiders. Bush became nothing more than a volume rusher following his best game of the season against the San Diego Chargers in Week 10. In all but one of the final seven games, he averaged less than four ...
The Oakland Raiders narrowly missed making the playoffs this season and there's plenty of blame to go around. This young, super-talented team should still be playing, but instead, they saved Norv Turner's job.But if you look at it, it shouldn't have even come down to the last game of the season. But it did because there are a lot of talented Raiders that disappointed Raider Nation this year.Turn the page to see who they are and where they rank.Begin Slideshow
The Oakland Raiders completed their season on Sunday with a disappointing 38-26 loss to the San Diego Chargers. The Raiders had a lot of studs on both sides of the ball in 2011. However, there were also some players who failed to live up to expectations. Here are my individual awards for the 2011- 2012 Oakland Raiders.Begin Slideshow
For anyone who watched Sunday's loss to SD, you know how much of a roller coaster ride this season was for the men in silver and black.As disappointed I am with a 8-8 finish, you have to realize that this record is actually pretty good considering the circumstances.Raiders not only lost players to injury but also lost their beloved owner Al Davis.In this article, we're going to examine some injuries and how they affected the outcome of the season. Begin Slideshow