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(Message started by: StegRock on Feb 16^th, 2010, 3:10pm)

Title: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 16^th, 2010, 3:10pm

Janikowski, who has had a lackluster career, but who is coming off one of his best (go figure ;)), staying put... according to "The REAL Feed":

Sources: Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland Raiders agree on deal making him top-paid kicker (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4918465&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (16.02.2010 11:10)
The Raiders and Sebastian Janikowski reached agreement Tuesday morning on the richest kicking contract in NFL history, according to league sources.

Title: Re: Raiders Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 7^th, 2010, 1:16am

Fantasy football-wise this is probably bigger news for McFadden and Bush than Fargas, so here it is on this thread... Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Raiders release RB Fargas (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4295432)
The Sports Network: NFL (06.03.2010 21:14)

Title: Re: Raiders Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 24^th, 2010, 3:31pm

New man under center...??? Russell experiment coming to an end...??? That's what seems to be the case on "The REAL Feed":

Campbell headed from Washington to Oakland (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4306618)
The Sports Network: NFL (24.04.2010 14:31)

Title: Re: Raiders Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 29^th, 2010, 11:19pm

Now the other "starting" tailback is injured... according to what's currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Raiders RB Bush breaks thumb (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/13843316/raiders-rb-bush-to-undergo-surgery-on-broken-thumb/rss)
CBS SportsLine.com NFL News (29.08.2010 21:15)
Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush will undergo surgery on his broken left thumb Monday and could be back in time for the season opener.

Title: Re: Raiders 2010 Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 9^th, 2010, 10:21pm

The return of RB Bush, who was originally thought to be out 4-6 weeks, then, thought to perhaps be able to play this week, is in great doubt after being held out of practice... From "The REAL Feed":

Raiders hold Bush out of practice again (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Raiders-hold-Bush-out-of-practice-090910)
FOXSports.com :: NFL (09.09.2010 18:05)
Despite missing most of the preseason with a hamstring injury, Oakland running back Darren McFadden's likely to get the majority of the work this

Title: Re: Raiders 2010 Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 9^th, 2010, 7:12pm

Bush gets his chance... with McFadden OUT with an injury... From "The REAL Feed":

Raiders RB McFadden out vs. Chargers; Bush set to start (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81b2b2ad/article/raiders-rb-mcfadden-out-vs-chargers-bush-set-to-start)
NFL.com (08.10.2010 17:00)
Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden missed his third consecutive practice Friday and has been ruled out for this weekend's game against the San Diego Chargers.

Title: Re: Raiders 2010 Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 15^th, 2010, 9:07pm

Campbell getting the start Week 6... according to what's currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Raiders to start Campbell on Sunday (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4349011)
The Sports Network: NFL (15.10.2010 19:58)

Title: Re: Raiders 2010 Report
Post by StegRock on Jan 5^th, 2011, 10:52am

It's official... Davis is laying Cable... [smiley=rollinwithlaughter.gif] off... From "The REAL Feed":

CABLE SHOWN EXIT DOOR (http://www.sportinglife.com/nfl/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=American_Football/11/01/05/manual_095649.html)
Sporting Life: NFL (05.01.2011 05:18)
The Oakland Raiders are looking for a new head coach after releasing Tom Cable.

Title: Re: Raiders 2010 Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Jan 11^th, 2011, 7:35am

on 01/05/11 at 10:52:55, StegRock wrote:

HUH ?.?.? After FINALLY having a decent season, they fire the head coach. I guess Al Davis likes having one of the first draft picks. He has proven quite proficient at it as evidenced by Jamarcus Russel, trading the pick away for an aging lineman, and taking Heyward-Bey. This is an embarrassing franchise!!!!

Title: Re: Raiders 2010 Report
Post by StegRock on Jan 11^th, 2011, 12:11pm

Dovetailing off of Double's D's sentiments in his post right above, here is a summary piece of the Raiders' already tumultuous offseason perhaps worth taking a peek at... Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

The Oakland Comet Rides Again! (http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/15038)
NFL News: RealFootball365.com (11.01.2011 11:40)
The NFL post-season is underway, with a wild, wild, wildcard weekend in the books. While the four games last weekend brought three upsets including one by a team in the playoffs with a worse record than the Raiders, news out of Oakland still managed to grab some spotlight and let everyone know th...

Title: Re: Raiders 2010 Report
Post by StegRock on Jan 17^th, 2011, 9:50pm

Jackson promoted from OC. Great news for McFadden, Campbell and company! Currently from atop "The REAL Feed":

Raiders pick Jackson to be coach after offensive success (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81dc062b/article/raiders-pick-jackson-to-be-coach-after-offensive-success?module=breaking_news)
NFL.com (17.01.2011 20:49)
The Oakland Raiders promoted offensive coordinator Hue Jackson to head coach Monday after he helped the team more than double its scoring output in his first year with the franchise.

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by DOLFAN on Feb 12^th, 2011, 5:43pm

Michael Bush arrested for DUI....He will end up missing 4-6 games with his new team.

http://andy-benoit.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/27493374

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 13^th, 2011, 1:05am

on 02/12/11 at 17:43:04, DOLFAN wrote:

Michael Bush arrested for DUI....He will end up missing 4-6 games with his new team.

http://andy-benoit.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/27493374

How do you figure? It's his first offense. According to my understanding, that will merit a warning. Maybe a one-game suspension? A second offense gets, usually, a four-game suspension. At any rate, your rhetoric finds corroboration nowhere.

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 5^th, 2011, 1:12pm

Raiders looking to replace Miller with the Bossman... From "The REAL Feed":

Source: Raiders, Boss agree to four-year deal (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6836272/oakland-raiders-kevin-boss-agree-contract-source-says?campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (05.08.2011 11:10)
The Oakland Raiders reached agreement with former Giants tight end Kevin Boss on a four-year, $16 million, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Friday.

The Bossman has HUGE shoes to fill...

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Oct 18^th, 2011, 4:03pm

Raiders get Carson Palmer for 2012 first round pick and 2013 conditional 1st or 2nd rounder

http://nfl.si.com/2011/10/18/raiders-snag-carson-palmer-from-bengals/

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 21^st, 2011, 7:35pm

Lots of player news this week in Oakland... From "The REAL Feed":

Raiders opt for familiar Boller over newly acquired Palmer (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82356866/article/raiders-likely-to-opt-for-familiar-boller-over-palmer-vs-chiefs)
NFL.com (21.10.2011 18:08)
Many assumed Carson Palmer would start for the Raiders against the Chiefs. Not so fast. Kyle Boller is expected to start Sunday in Oakland.

Raiders try out three kickers with Janikowski hurt (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/10/21/raiders.kickers.ap/index.html?xid=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (21.10.2011 16:53)
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Raiders brought in three free agent kickers for workouts Friday after Sebastian Janikowski missed his second straight practice with a sore left hamstring.

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 22^nd, 2011, 7:22pm

on 10/21/11 at 19:35:33, StegRock wrote:

Raiders try out three kickers with Janikowski hurt (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/10/21/raiders.kickers.ap/index.html?xid=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (21.10.2011 16:53)
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Raiders brought in three free agent kickers for workouts Friday after Sebastian Janikowski missed his second straight practice with a sore left hamstring.

Raiders bring in kicker to fill in while Janikowski is out... From "The REAL Feed":

Raiders sign Rayner to replace injured Janikowski vs. Chiefs (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8235b6ce/article/raiders-sign-rayner-to-replace-injured-janikowski-vs-chiefs)
NFL.com (22.10.2011 13:51)
The Oakland Raiders have signed kicker Dave Rayner, and he will handle kicking duties against the Kansas City Chiefs, a league source said Saturday.

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 23^rd, 2011, 7:05pm

McFadden hurts ankle in the first quarter, [smiley=injury.gif] keeps him on sidelines for the rest of the game... according to "The REAL Feed":

Raiders' McFadden, McClain leave with injuries (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7141372/darren-mcfadden-rolando-mcclain-oakland-raiders-leave-injuries)
ESPN: NFL (23.10.2011 16:54)
Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden and linebacker Rolando McClain left the game in the first half with injuries.

In other news currently topping "The REAL Feed", Palmer hits the field... [smiley=helmethead.gif]

Palmer makes Raiders debut (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4445377)
The Sports Network: NFL (23.10.2011 18:14)

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 4^th, 2011, 7:53pm

McFadden OUT; Bush IN... according to "The REAL Feed":

Raiders RB McFadden still sidelined by mid-foot sprain (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d823c6a9e/article/raiders-rb-mcfadden-still-sidelined-by-midfoot-sprain)
NFL.com (04.11.2011 16:11)
The Oakland Raiders finally rule running back Darren McFadden out for Sunday's game against Denver because of a mid-foot sprain.

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 8^th, 2011, 5:15pm

McFadden will NOT play Thursday... according to "The REAL Feed":

Report: McFadden out Thursday against Chargers (http://tracking.si.com/2011/11/08/darren-mcfadden-out-for-thursday-nights-game-against-san-diego-chargers/?xid=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (08.11.2011 14:49)

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 9^th, 2011, 9:31pm

Run DMC sidelined Week 10... Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Raiders RB McFadden ruled out vs. Chargers (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4449212)
The Sports Network: NFL (09.11.2011 20:48)

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 18^th, 2012, 12:35am

McFadden good to go... so far... [smiley=fingerscrossed.gif] ... [smiley=gimmeabreak.gif] after notoriously bad Lisfranc injury... according to "The REAL Feed":

Darren McFadden is full-go in Oakland Raiders' workout (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d828648d2/article/darren-mcfadden-is-fullgo-in-oakland-raiders-workout)
NFL.com (17.04.2012 21:55)
Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden was in the midst of a breakout season before a Lisfranc injury cut his 2011 short. Even if it's just for voluntary workouts, his 2012 is off to a good start.

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on May 14^th, 2012, 5:53am

Lots of Raiders nuggets, everything from injury updates to hard news to offseason rhetoric, rolling off "The REAL Feed":

Oakland Raiders' Darren McFadden 'making cuts at full speed (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d829115bc/article/oakland-raiders-darren-mcfadden-making-cuts-at-full-speed)
NFL.com (13.05.2012 14:36)
After four years in the NFL, Raiders running back Darren McFadden still hasn't played a full season because of injury, but Oakland RB coach Kelly Skipper says the way he's playng now "you would never know he got hurt.

Raiders' receiver Heyward-Bey charged with DUI (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/10/4482280/raiders-receiver-heyward-bey-charged.html#mi_rss=Raiders)
The Sacramento Bee: Oakland Raiders (13.05.2012 15:57)
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey has been charged with misdemeanor drunken driving following his arrest last month after a traffic stop on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2012, file photo, Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (85)...

Terrelle Pryor finds a believer in Oakland Raiders' DeFilippo (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8291298d/article/terrelle-pryor-finds-a-believer-in-oakland-raiders-defilippo)
NFL.com (13.05.2012 18:45)
Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor may have only been under center for one NFL snap, but his new position coach believes he has the tools to make it as a signal-caller.

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 19^th, 2012, 3:01pm

This is worth noting not just for the players directly involved, but also for the impact this all has on Carson Palmer and the rest of the offense. Also, it is from a LOCAL source on "The REAL Feed":

Raiders notes: Injuries mount for wide receivers (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/08/19/4738771/raiders-notes-injuries-mount-for.html#mi_rss=Sports)
The Sacramento Bee: Sports (19.08.2012 02:00)
Raiders backup quarterback Matt Leinart said last week he thinks the team's wide receivers are the fastest in the NFL. Right now, they're among the most hobbled.

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 12^th, 2012, 1:31am

Jacoby Ford to have surgery... according to this LOCAL source on "The REAL Feed":

Raiders Blog: Allen: Ford to have foot surgery (http://blogs.sacbee.com/raiders/archives/2012/09/allen-ford-to-h.html#mi_rss=Sports)
The Sacramento Bee: Sports (11.09.2012 16:12)
Receiver Jacoby Ford is scheduled to have surgery on his troublesome left foot this afternoon, head coach Dennis Allen said, and is expected to be out for "a significant amount of time."Jacoby Ford played in eight games for the Raiders last season after suffering a foot injury. He said his chemis...

This opens up more room for Streater...

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 15^th, 2012, 10:34pm

It is now an official shot in the arm for Streater... Ford headed to the season-ending IR. From "The REAL Feed":

Raiders' Ford on season-ending injured reserve (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/nfl/09/15/okaland-raiders-jacoby-ford-injured-reserve.ap/index.html?xid=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (15.09.2012 19:52)
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Raiders have placed receiver Jacoby Ford on season-ending injured reserve and cornerback Ron Bartell on the reserved/injured list.

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 1^st, 2013, 10:40pm

New guy under center in Oaktown... From "The REAL Feed":

Raiders land Flynn from 'Hawks (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130401/flynn-seattle.ap/?xid=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (01.04.2013 21:03)
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Raiders are changing directions at quarterback once again.

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Aug 24^th, 2013, 7:44am

After 3 pre-season games, Raiders still not ready to name a starting QB...why? Cause Flynn SUCKS!

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/08/24/flynn-struggles-pryor-big-plays-raise-qb-questions-for-raiders-after-34-26-loss/

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 25^th, 2013, 6:46pm

Normally, who the preseason Week 4 starter is does not mean much if anything. In this case, it very much so does. Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Terrelle Pryor Oakland Raiders' starter vs. Seahawks (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000234109/article/terrelle-pryor-receives-oakland-raiders-first-qb-reps)
NFL.com (25.08.2013 18:24)
Terrelle Pryor will get the start for the Oakland Raiders on Thursday night, while Matt Flynn rests with a sore arm. Flynn has been in a similar quarterback situation in the past.

Pryor received the first first-team reps today!

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 28^th, 2014, 8:45pm

MJD in Oaktown... according to this LOCAL source on "The REAL Feed":

Raiders sign RB Maurice Jones-Drew (http://www.sacbee.com/2014/03/28/6276733/raiders-sign-rb-maurice-jones.html#mi_rss=Raiders)
The Sacramento Bee: Oakland Raiders (28.03.2014 14:04)
Free agent running back Maurice Jones-Drew has agreed to a three-year contract with the Oakland Raiders.

This surely puts a kibosh on the outlook of up-and-comer Latavius Murray.

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by Stegfucius on Nov 28^th, 2017, 7:40pm

Crabtree suspended two games... according to this LOCAL source rolling [smiley=rollin.gif] off "The REAL Feed (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/newsstand.htm)":

NFL spokesman: Two-game suspensions should get the "attention" of Crabtree, Talib (http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/NFL-spokesman-Two-game-suspensions-should-get-12389584.php)
San Francisco Chronicle: Sports (28.11.2017 18:40)
By issuing two-game suspensions to both Raiders receiver Michael Crabtree and Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib, the NFL wanted to deliver a statement along with its punishment. Crabtree and Talib have a history that boiled over in the Raiders' 21-14 win Sunday at the Coliseum, spark...

It has subsequently been reduced to a ONE-game suspension!

Title: Re: Raiders Team Report
Post by Stegfucius on Sep 7^th, 2019, 5:47pm

Something for "the Red Zone", finally... 'Tis been AWHILE (and it probably will be again given life's present configuration, but I digress...).

The prevailing, conventional wisdom on the effect of AB's release is that it is bad news for Carr. I do not disagree that Carr has lost a top-flight weapon. That is obvious. HOWEVER, they got in very little practice time together, so the chemistry was still going to take some time to develop. Moreover, Carr has probably dodged a bullet in the long run. AB could have been a thorn in Carr's side were things not going just as he wanted, say, if Tyrell Williams were in any remote fashion to play 2018 Pittsburgh's Smith-Schuster to Pittsburgh's 2018 AB. It also looked last year like AB lost a half-or-so step. As for Williams, despite the fairly tepid response from the pundits, there is no doubt he is the biggest beneficiary of AB's release. This is now his chance to make a splash! As such, he is a fantastic pickup in fantasy football.