Archive for April, 2008

Dolphins act decisively in locking up Jake Long (SportingNews.com)

April 30th, 2008

Dolphins act decisively in locking up Jake Long (SportingNews.com) Even with the Miami Dolphins signing left tackle Jake Long as the No. 1 pick, plenty of suspense remains at the top of this year’s draft.
Raiders consider trading down in draft [...]

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McFadden ready to make a difference

April 29th, 2008

McFadden ready to make a difference Darren McFadden is not only excited to be an Oakland Raider, he is giddy over sharing the same backfield as JaMarcus Russell.
Raiders to bring in WR for private visit The [...]

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Mock draft: Pick any player in the league (SportingNews.com)

April 28th, 2008

Mock draft: Pick any player in the league (SportingNews.com) Here’s a take on what would happen in Round 1 of the 2008 draft if the teams were allowed to pick players already in the league. I’ll admit it: It’s silly. But it’s also a lot more interesting than perusing [...]

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Raiders land Javon Walker

April 27th, 2008

Raiders land Javon Walker The Oakland Raiders caught a big fish on Tuesday, grabbing wide receiver Javon Walker - keeping him in the division to torment the Denver Broncos, presumably for the next six years, as per the terms of the contract.
Raiders [...]

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Signs still point to Dolphins drafting Jake Long

April 26th, 2008

Signs still point to Dolphins drafting Jake Long
Two weeks after the Dolphins began negotiations with offensive tackle Jake Long’s agent to make him the No. via The Miami Herald
Raiders consider trading down in draft
“It hasn’t happened before but it [...]

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Lofton adds mystery to Oakland offseason

April 25th, 2008

Lofton adds mystery to Oakland offseason James Lofton was hired to be the Raiders’ wide receivers coach, which under normal circumstances might bode well for a unit that was woefully unproductive in 2007. But given the situation in Oakland, Lofton’s presence on the coaching staff only adds more mystery [...]

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Virginia’s Chris Long used to playing in father’s shadow

April 24th, 2008

Virginia’s Chris Long used to playing in father’s shadow
“It would mean the same as playing anywhere else, honestly”
Chris Long remembers the first time he met Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis. “My earliest memory of Al Davis was ducking in the car when I came to visit my [...]

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Trippin’ Tuesday: Schedule release a tease (Yahoo! Sports)

April 23rd, 2008

Trippin’ Tuesday: Schedule release a tease (Yahoo! Sports) While some level of excitement is understandable, it’s way too early to predict which games will really matter.
Dolphins begin talks with Jake Long (Yahoo! Sports) Is Miami leaning [...]

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USA Today’s 2007 NFL draft re-do: Lions take QB Russell

April 23rd, 2008

USA Today’s 2007 NFL draft re-do: Lions take QB Russell
In the USA Today’s Backdraft - a hypothetical redraft from the 2007 first round of the NFL draft - the Lions wouldn’t take wide receiver Calvin Johnson. via Detroit Free Press
Signs still point to Dolphins drafting Jake [...]

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Dolphins begin talks with Jake Long (Yahoo! Sports)

April 22nd, 2008

Dolphins begin talks with Jake Long (Yahoo! Sports) Is Miami leaning toward drafting the talented OT or is it ultimately just trying to secure the best contract terms?
Who goes first in Ultimate Mock Draft IV? (Yahoo! Sports) [...]

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