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Raiders, Seahawks limp into preseason finale (AP)

Fader Nation — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:07:22 +0000

Raiders, Seahawks limp into preseason finale (AP)
A shorter preseason and more real games? Mike Holmgren is all for it. Lane Kiffin’s not so sure. Holmgren’s backup Seattle Seahawks host Kiffin’s reserve Oakland Raiders on Friday night in the preseason finale. That’s the official description. It’s really a final, three-hour tryout of kids for two beat-up teams that would rather not be playing another fake game.

Technology should sharpen defenders’ minds (Yahoo! Sports)
The new coach-to-player radio system should help defenders get more in-tune with the play-calling.

No more vanilla: Kiffin, Raiders need to open it up (Yahoo! Sports)
Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin is done serving vanilla ice cream in a playbook cone. You know how it tasted…

Daunte Culpepper Retires From NFL

The Associated Press 1 comment Daunte Culpepper, who starred for the Minnesota Vikings before a major knee injury in 2005 curtailed his career, retired from the NFL on Thursday.

Raiders thump 49ers 18-6
The Raiders had no problem handling the San Francisco 49ers in their preseason opener Friday night. Find out what went right and what went wrong in Oakland’s 18-6 win in Michael Wagaman’s latest update.

O’Neal, Carter likely done for the year
Lane Kiffin spent much of the preseason thankful the Raiders had been able to avoid serious injuries. That all changed Saturday night against Arizona when fullback Oren O’Neal and wide receiver Drew Carter suffered what are likely season-ending injuries.

BART adds trains, ticket tables for Monday games

Fader Nation — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:09:36 +0000

BART adds trains, ticket tables for Monday games

BART is running longer trains for fans bound for two major Bay Area sports events Monday.

Raiders’ Walker looks forward to facing former team

The NFL released its full schedule more than a month after the Raiders signed wide receiver Javon Walker.

O-line picks it up against 49ers
Cornell Green and Kwame Harris have taken some heat during training camp but the Raiders’ two starting offensive tackles had one of their best practices Monday night during the evening workout with the 49ers.

Hall gets good news on hand injury

Fader Nation — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:09:48 +0000

Hall gets good news on hand injury
The Raiders received some good news Monday when an MRI test revealed that cornerback DeAngelo Hall’s right hand injury was only a strain and wasn’t broken as some team officials feared.

The Oakland Raiders’ O-Line Is the Real Redeem Team

Since the harassment of the Raiders‘ QBs in the ‘06 season, the Raiders‘ O-line has gone a long way in the correct direction.

Upshaw to be honored at all NFL games in Week 1

The NFL announced Tuesday that Gene Upshaw will be honored at each of the 16 games during the league’s opening weekend.

Tears, laughter at Gene Upshaw memorial service (AP)
A stirring mix of laughter and tears filled the concert hall of the Kennedy Center on Tuesday as family, teammates and colleagues celebrated the life of Hall of Fame lineman and longtime NFL union head Gene Upshaw. “He was my friend. He was my brother. I will never forget him,” said Art Shell, who played alongside Upshaw on the Oakland Raiders offensive line for more than a decade.

Raiders WR Carter, FB O”Neal out for season (PA SportsTicker)
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Drew Carter and fullback Oren O’Neal suffered season-ending knee injuries in the first quarter of Saturday’s 24-0 preseason loss to Arizona, coach Lane Kiffin said during a conference call on Sunday.

NFL 2008: A look at the season, by division (AP)
A look at the NFL divisions this season, with 2007 record in parentheses: AFC EAST NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (16-0, 18-1 including postseason) Strengths: Quarterback, with reigning NFL MVP Tom Brady; wide receivers Randy Moss and Wes Welker; a solid offensive line coming back from a poor performance in the Super Bowl loss, and a deep defensive line led by Richard Seymour.

Bush not moving to fullback
Contrary to several reports the Raiders have no intention of trying to convert Michael Bush to a full-time fullback. That point was made Tuesday by head coach Lane Kiffin, who emphatically shot down any notion of Bush switching positions.

Walker’s injury could open door for Lelie (AP)
With starting receiver Javon Walker slowed by a slightly pulled hamstring this week, newly acquired Ashley Lelie better be a quick study of his new offense because he might be counted on heavily in the season opener against Denver. Lelie participated in his first practice with the Raiders on Wednesday, but had already begun the crash course in learning the Oakland system.

BART adds trains, ticket tables for Monday games

BART is running longer trains for fans bound for two major Bay Area sports events Monday.

Raiders to shuffle roster more before season start

Fader Nation — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:53:09 +0000

Raiders to shuffle roster more before season start

One day after cutting 21 players and placing wide receiver Arman Shields on injured reserve to reach the final 53-man roster limit, Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin said Sunday that more changes are likely …

Starters to sit against Seattle
JaMarcus Russell won’t play. Neither will Ronald Curry and Javon Walker. For that matter, Nnamdi Asomugha, Derrick Burgess, Jake Grove and nearly all of the Raiders starters will be held out of the preseason finale against Seattle.

Kiffin wants to unleash passing game against Cards (AP)
Lane Kiffin has a pretty good idea of what the Oakland Raiders can do running the football. After adding Darren McFadden to the fourth-ranked rushing offense from a year ago, the Raiders have shown through the first two preseason games that they could be even better on the ground this season. That’s why the focus of the third exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night will be…

Preview: AFC West

Fader Nation — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:53:07 +0000

Preview: AFC West

NFL Kickoff is Thursday night, and with precious few days before the beginning of the season and all the preseason games finished, it’s time to look at how the NFL is going to shake down this year.

Speed thrills: McFadden may be on fast track to stardom

ALAMEDA _ I noticed it the first time in 1994, standing on the sidelines in the late fourth quarter of a Saints-49ers game at Candlestick Park.

Raiders lose WR Carter for season, depth a concern (Yahoo! Sports)
The Oakland Raiders went from three-deep to knee-deep at wide receiver, and there isn’t much time to find…

Raiders sign Lelie, eye another WR
The Raiders are working furiously to upgrade their receiving corps. They signed Ashley Lelie on Monday and are bringing in another former top prospect for a workout. Find out who in Michael Wagaman’s latest update.

Early scouting for the Oakland Raiders 2009 draft: Myron Pryor Defensive Tackle-Kentucky

The Oakland Raiders have had a chronic problem at defensive tackle for the last several seasons.

Duckett’s 71 yards lead Seahawks to 23-16 exhibition win over Raiders

The second-and third-string Seattle Seahawks were just like their starters: better than the Oakland Raiders.

Oakland Raiders Preseason One-Liners

The Raiders decided to showcase their passing game . . . and scored no points . Said coach Lane Kiffin: “You saw what would have happened last year and what would happen this year if we tried to be …

Oakland Raiders versus Seattle Seahawks: What to watch for

It’s the final preseason game, practically none of the starters and some of the backups will be playing, and due to mine and Patrick’s 53 man roster analysis, you may find yourself wondering, “Why should I even …

Raiders to shuffle roster more before season start

Walker, Kiffin differ on retirement issue

Fader Nation — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:53:07 +0000

Walker, Kiffin differ on retirement issue
Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker says any talk of his retirement is a “done issue” but head coach Lane Kiffin isn’t so sure.

Raiders agree to deal with WR Lelie (AP)
The Oakland Raiders agreed to terms on a one-year contract with discarded receiver Ashley Lelie on Monday in hopes that the former first-round pick can regain his form and help bolster an inexperienced position group. Before adding Lelie, they were extremely thin at receiver behind starters Javon Walker and Ronald Curry.

Jordan settles in as a ‘wanted’ man

LaMont Jordan said it all along: he was just trying to make the ball club. The veteran running back, released by Oakland after three turbulent years, made it on to the New England Patriots‘ 53-man roster and is …

Technology should sharpen defenders’ minds (Yahoo! Sports)
The new coach-to-player radio system should help defenders get more in-tune with the play-calling.

Upshaw to be honored at all NFL games in Week 1

The NFL announced Tuesday that Gene Upshaw will be honored at each of the 16 games during the league’s opening weekend.

Inside The Oakland Raiders: Lelie added, Joseph cut

The Raiders officially added Ashley Lelie to the roster Tuesday and released defensive tackle William Joseph.

Kiffin criticizes Raiders after practice
With one day of training camp left the Raiders seem eager to get out of Napa. Not head coach Lane Kiffin, who had some critical comments for his squad after watching Tuesday’s practice.

Preview: AFC West

Kawakami: 49ers and Raiders focusing on short term

Fader Nation — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:53:07 +0000

Kawakami: 49ers and Raiders focusing on short term

Mike Nolan on the ledge before Game 1. Lane Kiffin dangling in purgatory. J.T. O’Sullivan trying to show he should’ve been a starter five years ago.

Short attention span Oakland Raiders news update 27 August 2008

The Oakland Raiders made a couple of roster moves today, none of which involved giving Michael Waddell his walking papers.

The Oakland Raiders’ O-Line Is the Real Redeem Team

Since the harassment of the Raiders‘ QBs in the ‘06 season, the Raiders‘ O-line has gone a long way in the correct direction.

Change of direction in Oakland: Bush not a fullback (Yahoo! Sports)
Fullback Michael Bush isn’t a fullback after all, Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin said.

Duckett leads Seahawks over Raiders 23-16 (AP)

The one thing the Seattle Seahawks could not afford is what they got in their preseason finale: another major injury at wide receiver. T.J. Duckett showed he may be more than just the short-yardage back coach Mike Holmgren thinks he is by running for 71 yards and two touchdowns, but Seattle lost versatile receiver Ben Obomanu to a broken clavicle in a 23-16 victory over the Oakland Raiders on…

Watkins, Schilens make Raiders roster (AP)
Todd Watkins and rookie Chaz Schilens won the competition for the backup receiver spots on the Oakland Raiders, surviving Saturday’s final round of roster cuts. The Raiders waived 21 players and placed rookie Arman Shields on injured reserve Saturday to get down to the 53-man limit. With hundreds of players around the league getting cut Saturday, Watkins and Schilens are still not assured of being…

Upshaw to be honored at all NFL games in Week 1

Fader Nation — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:53:07 +0000

Upshaw to be honored at all NFL games in Week 1

The NFL announced Tuesday that Gene Upshaw will be honored at each of the 16 games during the league’s opening weekend.

2008 Oakland Raiders Preview

Fader Nation — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:53:07 +0000

2008 Oakland Raiders Preview

The Oakland Raiders only won 4 games in 2007, but unlike their division foes Kansas City, who also had 4 wins, Oakland is on a major upswing.

Speed thrills: McFadden may be on fast track to stardom

ALAMEDA _ I noticed it the first time in 1994, standing on the sidelines in the late fourth quarter of a Saints-49ers game at Candlestick Park.

Cutler can relate to Russell
Jay Cutler has a pretty good idea of what JaMarcus Russell will go through as the Raiders’ full-time starting quarterback. It was only a year ago that Cutler went through the same thing in Denver while taking over the reigns of the Broncos offense. His advice to Oakland’s young QB? Be prepared for anything and everything.

Raiders remember Hall of Famer Gene Upshaw (AP)
Long before Gene Upshaw helped usher in the era of free agency and multimillion dollar contracts into the NFL as the head of the players union, he was a devastating blocker who helped the Oakland Raiders win two Super Bowl titles as a Hall of Fame guard. A day after he died of pancreatic cancer at age 63 at his home near California’s Lake Tahoe, Upshaw was remembered by the Raiders for his…

Meaningless? Time will tell

T.J. Duckett breaks for the end zone on his way to Seattle’s first touchdown Friday.

Duckett leads Seahawks over Raiders 23-16 (AP)

Raiders Cuts Include Archuleta, 20 Others

Archuleta was attempting to win a spot on the Oakland roster as a linebacker after making his name in the pros as a safety, but did not make enough of an impression in the preseason to stick with the Raiders.

Early scouting for the Oakland Raiders 2009 draft: Myron Pryor Defensive Tackle-Kentucky

The Oakland Raiders have had a chronic problem at defensive tackle for the last several seasons.

Raiders sign Archuleta

Fader Nation — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:52:08 +0000

Raiders sign Archuleta
The Raiders quietly announced the signing of Adam Archuleta on Monday but the veteran safety won’t be getting any work in the secondary. For now it appears that the former first-round draft pick of the Rams will be taking reps at linebacker as Oakland tries to shore up its run defense.

Readers of Raiders column have point: Much simpler to hate than merely to disagree

Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin walks off the field after the Raiders lost to the Arizona Cardinals 24-0 in their preseason football game in Oakland on Saturday.

Jeff Otis cut, Shane Simmons signed: Oakland Raiders Quick Hits

Just a quick rundown of the news on the Oakland Raiders for today, 27 August 2008, thanks to the magic of RSS feeds .

Carter, O’Neal done for season in Oakland (AP)
Lane Kiffin had concerns about depth on the Oakland Raiders even before two key offensive players went down with season-ending knee injuries. Those worries have only been heightened now that receiver Drew Carter and fullback Oren O’Neal went down with injuries early in Saturday night’s 24-0 loss to Arizona.

Quotes on death of Gene Upshaw (AP)
Quotes on the death of NFL Hall of Famer and NFLPA executive director Gene Upshaw: “The Raider organization, the National Football League, and the world have lost a great man. Gene Upshaw’s career successes as a professional football player and a union leader are unparalleled. He is as prominent a sportsman as the world has known.

Raiders to shuffle roster more before season start