Archive for February, 2008

Raiders re-sign Kelly to deal reportedly worth more than $50 million (AP)

February 29th, 2008

Raiders re-sign Kelly to deal reportedly worth more than $50 million (AP) The Oakland Raiders resigned defensive lineman Tommy Kelly on Thursday to a seven-year contract that reportedly could be worth more than $50 million. Kelly, coming off reconstructive knee surgery, was set to become an unrestricted free agent [...]

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Jano to go? I don’t believe it

February 28th, 2008

Jano to go? I don’t believe it
“If Broncos kicker Jason Elam enters free agency, expect Atlanta to make a push for Elam, who has family in Georgia”
Rumors surrounding the Oakland Raiders are always suspect. But when the rumor originates from the Denver Post, it comes across as [...]

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Oakland Raiders Focus on Three Free Agency Prospects

February 28th, 2008

Oakland Raiders Focus on Three Free Agency Prospects
The Oakland Raiders have already done their fair share of work this offseason in terms of prepping themselves for the upcoming free agency period, which begins a week from today. via BleacherReport
Hall of Famer Lofton joins Raiders coaching staff [...]

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Monday Morning Senior Bowl Buzz

February 27th, 2008

Monday Morning Senior Bowl Buzz Monday was the start of Under Armour Senior Bowl week and we begin with some very interesting coaching news along with notes on pro and college players.
Keyshawn mulling return to field (Yahoo! Sports) [...]

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Kiffin hopes to be back with Raiders despite reports of friction with Davis (AP)

February 26th, 2008

Kiffin hopes to be back with Raiders despite reports of friction with Davis (AP) Lane Kiffin said he hopes to be back as Oakland Raiders coach next season, a day after reports surfaced that owner Al Davis has asked him to resign. Kiffin was asked after coaching the North [...]

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Raiders’ Fabian Washington charged with domestic battery (AP)

February 25th, 2008

Raiders’ Fabian Washington charged with domestic battery (AP) Oakland Raiders cornerback Fabian Washington was released on bond after being arrested at the Florida home he shares with his girlfriend and charged with domestic battery. The Manatee County sheriff’s department said Washington, 24, was arrested late Tuesday following what the [...]

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Manatee football standout arrested

February 24th, 2008

Manatee football standout arrested
Fabian Washington, the Bayshore High graduate who went on to play for the Oakland Raiders, was arrested Tuesday night on a charge of domestic violence.
He was free today on $2,000 bond. Details of the arrest are developing.
Washington, 24, graduated from Bayshore High in 2002. [...]

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Hall of Famer Lofton joins Raiders coaching staff (AP)

February 23rd, 2008

Hall of Famer Lofton joins Raiders coaching staff (AP) Hall of Famer James Lofton officially joined the Oakland Raiders coaching staff on Wednesday, taking over as the team’s new receivers coach. Lofton interviewed last week with coach Lane Kiffin and offensive coordinator Greg Knapp before negotiating a contract with [...]

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Oakland Raider Hall of Shame-Defense and Special Teams edition

February 23rd, 2008

Oakland Raider Hall of Shame-Defense and Special Teams edition
“You know Larry, Neil O’Donnell threw those balls right to you.”
Recently, I outlined a bunch of so-called players on offense and put them in the Hall of Shame . via MVN - Recent Articles
Star search not in Lions’ [...]

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Raiders re-sign RB Fargas (PA SportsTicker)

February 22nd, 2008

Raiders re-sign RB Fargas (PA SportsTicker) OAKLAND, California (Ticker) - Justin Fargas parlayed a career year into a new contract.
Star search not in Lions’ plans
“We have to go through the process”
The Lions’ plan [...]

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