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Most at rookie camp face uphill battle to become Oakland Raiders

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:17:04 +1900

Out of all the players at rookie minicamp last weekend, Darren McFadden and Michael Bush were a distinct minority. Bush and DMC are locks to survive all the cutdowns between now and opening day. Tyvon Branch, the Oakland Raiders’ first pick in the fourth round is likely to survive. Beyond him, nothing is close to guaranteed. The later draft picks and teh undrafted free agents will be waging a ...

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Ex-Viking Ryan Hoag on “The Bachelorette”

Mon, 12 May 2008 20:30:53 +1900

Josh tips us off to the news that Ryan Hoag, the former Gustavus receiver who has bounced around several NFL organizations and was briefly on the Vikings’ roster in 2004, is one of this year’s candidates on “The Bachelorette.” ABC has a picture but only lists him as “Ryan” and as a “professional football player,” but this Google image of Hoag ...

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Who Will It Be This Year?

Sun, 11 May 2008 06:47:15 +1900

Since the 1998 NFL Draft, a team that finished with a record in the bottom 10 of the league the previous season, and had a pick in the top 10 has gone on to make the playoffs the season after being in the bottom 10. Some people do not believe in the concept of parity that has been thrown around by NFL analysts for the better part of the last decade, but this stat shows that parity does indeed...

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KOREN’S BROTHER GETS BUSTED

Mon, 12 May 2008 21:45:01 +1900

As receiver Koren Robinson hits the open market after a stint with the Packers, which followed a one-year suspension, he’ll now have something else to explain to any teams that might be interested in him. Robinson’s brother, Tariq, has been arrested for trafficking in ecstasy. (Not the emotion, the drug.) The potential problem as it relates [...]

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Report: Raiders to add pass-rusher Spires to D

Mon, 12 May 2008 21:15:27 +1900

The Oakland Raiders reportedly have found their replacement for Chris Clemons at defensive end.

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Oakland Raiders Add DE Greg Spires

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:36:03 +1900

The Raiders have added Spires who ironically sacked QB Rich Gannon in the 2002 Super Bowl while a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Pictures and Videos from Jarrod Cooper's Code 597 Event

Sun, 11 May 2008 22:52:17 +1900

The pictures and videos page for Coop's Code 507 Raider Nation event at the Oakland Animal Shelter is now live.

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Ex-Buc Spires adds to Oakland pass rush

Sun, 11 May 2008 15:58:41 +1900

(05-10) 21:09 PDT -- The Raiders have been searching for a veteran presence at right defensive end. Pass rusher Greg Spires was looking for a job. Both can check their respective wishes off the to-get list. The Raiders agreed to terms with Spires on a one-year deal Saturday, an NFL source confirmed. Spires spent the past six seasons in Tampa Bay. He was a full-time starter until last season, ...

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Oakland Raider in the Hall of Fame campaign

Fri, 9 May 2008 07:23:45 +1900

There are numerous Raiders who have had Hall of Fame worthy careers who have not yet gotten the call from Canton they so richly deserve. Neither Rob, nor I have a vote in the Hall of Fame voting process, but we have decided to lead a campaign to right the wrong to one of these great Raiders. We need your help to accomplish this goal.

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Sports - Raiders RB Bush is in rookie minicamp after missing 2007

Mon, 12 May 2008 02:02:22 +1900

Raiders running back Michael Bush was on the physically unable to perform list his rookie year. Hector Amezcua / hamezcua@sacbee.com See additional images

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Ryan cleans up

Sun, 11 May 2008 18:36:03 +1900

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson One of the most recognizable assistant coaches in the NFL just became far less recognizable. Oakland defensive coordinator Rob Ryan showed up at the team's minicamp with a much cleaner look. Ryan's trademark wild mane was been shaved to a tight, crew cut to benefit charity. Ryan was walking around the Raiders' facility two weeks ago at during the NFL ...

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Making the case for Oakland Raiders missing from the Hall of Fame

Sat, 10 May 2008 10:56:23 +1900

Don’t forget to vote in our poll on which Raider Thoughts from the Dark Side is going to unify behind to get into the Hall of Fame. L Dizzle has taken the time to lay out the cases for several of the candidates as to why they deserve our support in getting them enshrined in Canton.

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New Raiders learn quickly

Sat, 10 May 2008 18:24:02 +1900

ALAMEDA – It was the first day of a rookie minicamp, and most of the players present won't be on the roster when the Raiders' regular season starts. Wide receiver Chaz Schilens said the plays he has learned were "pretty simple," though he noted the coaches are "going slow." Ben Margot/ Associated Press

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Rookie minicamp report

Sat, 10 May 2008 18:24:02 +1900

There were some encouraging signs, but “fantasy camp” being what it is, there was nothing shocking about the first day of the Raiders rookie minicamp other than the sight of Rob Ryan with short hair. The “fantasy” reference, used by some teams around the league, has to do with the miniscule chance many of the campers have of actually making the team. Ryan got the ...

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Kyle Shanahan Follows In His Footsteps

Sat, 10 May 2008 16:56:04 +1900

Mike Shanahan’s son, Kyle Shanahan, 28, has a good sense of humor. As we know, Mike was fired by Al Davis and the Raiders four games into his second coaching season, but Kyle said that he would consider a head coaching job with the Raiders should the opportunity arise. “Well, that might be fun. Then, I might be able to do something my father couldn’t–get along with Al.”

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McFadden, Russell Team Up At Raiders Minicamp - ESPN Video

Sun, 11 May 2008 01:16:18 +1900

McFadden, Russell Team Up At Raiders Minicamp

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RAIDERS / KIDDIE CAMP / No contact but lots of work for 41 Oakland rookies

Sat, 10 May 2008 18:24:02 +1900

(05-09) 20:09 PDT -- Chaz Schilens once turned his back on Major League Baseball's draft. Four years later, he was sure the NFL draft was turning its back on him. Six rounds passed and nothing. Teams were calling his agent, not to say he was their next pick, but that they'd like to sign the wide receiver as an undrafted free agent just as soon as the draft was over. "I had quite a few calls," ...

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NFL Network gets one ranking right

Sat, 10 May 2008 06:04:52 +1900

Here at TFDS, we’ve gone round and round about the slights given to the Raiders. Many in Raider Nation have done the same amongst themselves and probably with others external to the Nation. We here at TFDS will be creating a new page for Raiders videos. It’s not up yet, but it will be. We’ve already added a new section in our 2008 Draft Coverage called Draft Coverage by NFL Network. Stop on in ...

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Oakland Raiders offensive firepower to set the NFL ablaze: Thoughts from a Reader’s Side

Tue, 6 May 2008 07:19:40 +1900

We have a first time contributer to Thoughts from a Reader’s Side tonight. Umer aka Raider Till Death has his take on the Oakland Raiders offense with Darren McFadden. He expects the Raiders to light up the scoreboard with their new weaponry.

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Fullback Oren O’Neal: The Oakland Raiders secret weapon

Wed, 7 May 2008 10:12:36 +1900

The Oakland Raiders had a top flight rushing attack in 2007. The addition of Darren McFadden will likely turn that rushing attack into a lethal force. Justin Fargas won the Commitment to Excellence award for rushing for over 1000 yards despite only starting seven games. The soon to be departed LaMont Jordan and the now departed Dominic Rhodes both chipped in 100 yard games. Tom Cable gets the ...

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