Oakland Raiders

Raiders ‘trying hard’ to acquire Carson Palmer

October 17, 2011

After losing quarterback Jason Campbell — likely for the rest of the season — to a broken collarbone, the Raiders are in desperate need of another signal-caller. Reportedly, Oakland has a certain someone in mind for the job, but need to work diligently if they’re going to get him off of his couch and into [...]

Al Davis passes away at 82

October 8, 2011

It’s a sad day in the NFL as the sport has just lost another legendary figure. According to the Raiders’ official website, owner Al Davis passed away on Saturday at the age of 82. No cause of death was given, and a statement from the team is expected to be released later in the day. [...]

Hue Jackson: Raiders will win division

October 4, 2011

Despite a .500 record, Raiders coach Hue Jackson remains highly confident in his bunch. So confident, in fact, that he absolutely believes Oakland will capture the division when all is said done. Per CSNBayArea.com, Jackson said Monday that he’s not shying away from his original prediction of an AFC West divisional crown. We’re going to [...]

Raiders poke fun at Mark Sanchez for hot dog incident

September 23, 2011

Raiders head coach Hue Jackson is using an unorthodox source of motivation for his team this week — hot dogs. As in the hot dogs Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez scarfed down in the midst of a blowout win. It happened two seasons ago, and Jackson wasn’t even a part of the organization then, but he [...]

Sebastian Janikowski charged with battery, false imprisonment

September 16, 2011

Days after he tied the NFL record for longest field goal ever made, Sebastian Janikowski has booted himself into some hot water. Per the Oakland Tribune, Janikowski has been charged with misdemeanor battery and false imprisonment against a woman, Syrena Nicholson, in Walnut Creek, California last year. According to court documents, Nicholson claimed Oakland’s long-time [...]

Sebastian Janikowski nails record-tying 63-yard FG

September 13, 2011

The 2011 season’s opening week has proven to be chock full of all-time achievements. The latest came courtesy of the leg of kicker Sebastian Janikowski. With seconds to go before halftime of Monday night’s Raiders-Broncos game, Janikowski drilled a 63-yard field goal to give Oakland a 16-3 lead heading into intermission. The kick ties an [...]

Raiders report: Terrelle Pryor drafted; Jacoby Ford returns

August 22, 2011

After several delays, the 2011 supplemental draft was finally held this afternoon. Surprisingly, former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor was the only player selected during the event, which featured other notable players, such as running back Caleb King and defensive end Mike McAdoo. What’s not surprising is that Pryor is headed to the Black Hole. [...]

Kevin Boss headed to the Black Hole

August 5, 2011

The Raiders didn’t waste much time replacing their pass-catching tight end — who was lost in free agency — with one of similar qualities. According to ESPNNewYork.com, the Raiders and Kevin Boss have agreed to terms on a four-year, $16 million contract. The guaranteed money and other specific terms of the deal aren’t available; Oakland [...]