sfgate.com - 5/11/2008
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(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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Greg Spires finally found work. He signed with the Raiders over the weekend.
The Raiders have wanted to acquire a proven edge rusher since they lost free agent Chris Clemons to Philadelphia. Spires fits the description as a 10th-year veteran with 39.5 career sacks, including a career-high eight in 2004.
That sound you heard is Rod Marinelli pounding his fist on his desk because he missed out on getting another ex-Buccaneer defensive guy. ...
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Inside the Oakland Raiders
No announcement yet from the Raiders, but defensive end Greg Spires told the News-Press of Fort Myers, Fla., he has signed with the Raiders and is making arrangements to move his family to California.
Spires, most recently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wore a silver and black uniform in high school at Mariner High School.
Spires will participate in the Raiders’ organized team ...
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ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson The Raiders reportedly are bringing defensive end Greg Spires on board. This is a move to upgrade their defensive end position and replace Chris Clemons, who signed with Philadelphia as a free agent. It would be asking a lot of Spires to take over for Clemons, who led the team in sacks last season. Spires had two sacks for a well-coached defense in ...
