Let’s take a look inside the Oakland Raiders film room. What is defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. preaching to his defense? How should offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave attack the Cincinnati Bengals defense?
Much excitement surrounds Khalil Mack's new role as an edge-rusher. Now, he has a talented playmate. News swept across social media about Aldon Smith’s signing, reported by Bleacher Report’s Jason Cole:
Former #49ers LB Aldon Smith has signed a 1-yr deal with #Raiders
— Jason Cole (@JasonColeBR) September 11, 2015
Smith is available to play and impressed the Raiders coaching staff during practice, creating the strong possibility he takes the field against ...
This is scary in two different ways.
First, the Oakland Raiders signing pass-rusher Aldon Smith is scary for the obvious fact that the 25-year-old has been arrested five times since 2012 and is currently facing unresolved DUI, hit-and-run and vandalism charges.
But it's also scary because Smith, who according to Bleacher Report's Jason Cole signed a one-year contract with Oakland on Friday, is a 25-year-old with as much pass-rushing talent as any edge-rusher in football.
That explains why, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, Smith was in high demand despite his track record off the field, choosing to sign with the Raiders over the ...
Troubled linebacker Aldon Smith has found a new NFL home, agreeing to terms with the Oakland Raiders. Bleacher Report NFL insider Jason Cole first reported the news and noted the deal was worth up to $8 million. The team announced the news later in the day:
“Aldon is an extremely talented young player,” said Head Coach Jack Del Rio. “We welcome him to the Raiders family and expect him to bring his best every day and be a great teammate.”
“We are confident that the Raiders provide an environment where Aldon can thrive through the support, structure and leadership within the building,” said ...
Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio might ask himself: What could possibly go wrong, or what could possibly go right in the regular-season opener? There are extremes in weighing both possibilities that may tilt the outcome of the Raiders' Week 1 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. Say what you want about quarterback Andy Dalton, but his completion percentage reached 64 percent behind a solid offensive line in 2014. He’s capable of lighting up a secondary with accuracy, given time in the pocket.
The Raiders have positioned their best defensive player in a spot to collapse the pocket. Defensive end Khalil ...
The Oakland Raiders face a Week 1 opponent capable of exposing a glaring weakness that general manager Reggie McKenzie decided not to conceal.
The Raiders played through the preseason and showed signs of improvement on both sides of the ball. However, the mediocre play of the cornerbacks somewhat tainted an improved defense.
Head coach Jack Del Rio and McKenzie hold onto their faith in the secondary in hopes their young group of cornerbacks shift into a higher gear when the games count.
In the big picture, the storylines surrounding this contest add context and anticipation to the matchup.
The Cincinnati Bengals travel to Oakland ...
The Oakland Athletics are in the midst of a down year, but the team has remained steadfast in its commitment to manager Bob Melvin.
According to the team's official Twitter account, the A's agreed to terms with Melvin on a two-year contract extension that will keep him in Oakland through 2018. Financial details of the new pact were not disclosed.
The 2012 AL Manager of the Year led the franchise to playoff appearances every season from 2012 to 2014, and he reiterated Wednesday that he's looking forward to a future in the Bay Area.
"I'm fully committed to this team, this organization, and ...
The first regular-season edition of the Oakland Raiders stock report features some key reserve players who should contribute heavily or not at all in Week 1.
The Raiders released their unofficial depth chart with few surprises in the pecking order of players at each position.
Placing second on the depth chart doesn’t mean minimal production with coaches making adjustments and substitutions through four quarters of competition. Each player who made the roster must take the field ready to contribute when called upon.
The following players have either unexpectedly risen or fallen based on their depth position or their prospective roles heading into Week ...
Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio continues forging an identity for his new team, which no longer includes linebacker Sio Moore. The third-year player out of Connecticut was traded to the Indianapolis Colts for a sixth-round pick on Friday:
Del Rio's primary justification of trading Moore was that he likes the depth of Oakland's linebacker corps. And while there is newfound depth at the position after free agency and the NFL draft, much of that depth is unproven.
Behind starters Malcolm Smith, Curtis Lofton and Ray-Ray Armstrong, Oakland will rely on veteran Lorenzo Alexander and rookies Ben Heeney and Neiron Ball ...
Former Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Sio Moore never found a place within defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr.’s unit.
Head coach Jack Del Rio addressed the media with a blunt statement that indicates Moore quickly fell out of favor with the influx of talent on the roster, per CSNBayArea.com reporter Scott Bair.
“Moore wouldn’t have been here, even if that trade didn’t happen. Head coach Jack Del Rio made that clear after practice, when he discussed the trade for the first time. He wasn’t going to make our team,” Del Rio said. “We had depth there that we’re really happy about.”
In previous press ...
The Oakland Raiders revealed their final cuts to meet the 53-man roster deadline, which presented some question marks on both sides of the ball.
The Raiders won’t reveal the official depth chart for Week 1 of the season until September 8, leaving room for speculation on where the remaining players rank at their positions.
The team made some intriguing decisions specifically at tight end and cornerback. Furthermore, T.J. Carrie remains as the only player on the roster to record a punt return during the preseason.
The overhaul at some positions and the lack of depth at other positions raises the possibility of waiver-wire ...