Hall gets good news on hand injury
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.
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