Where everybody knows Raiders' names?
tfdssports.com 12/27/2008 — Let me apologize for the late post. Technical difficulties prevented me from getting this post up earlier. Sometimes things are beyond your control and other times, they are beyond comprehension. My technical difficulties fell into both areas last night. Which brings me to the Raiders and the ...

Questions unanswered as Raiders leave for Tampa
ibabuzz.com 12/26/2008 — There was more than a little mystery in the air as the Raiders departed for Tampa to conclude the 2008 season and attempted to do something they’ve only done once in the last 14 seasons since they returned to Oakland _ win a game outside the ...

Asomugha expects to be tagged
ibabuzz.com 2/7/2009 — Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha fully expects to be designated as the Raiders franchise player. Shane Lechler, meanwhile has already been tagged _ and not in a good way. “Everyone knows I’ll probably get the franchise tag ...

Can Raiders take the next step?
ibabuzz.com 2/19/2009 — With Shane Lechler in the bag, the Raiders can focus their attention on getting Nnamdi Asomugha signed to a long-term contract. The Raiders would love to lower the cap figure of $11.7 million that would accompany a franchise tag, possibly even ...

Raiders pick up the pace
ibabuzz.com 1/12/2009 — With the contracts of interim coach Tom Cable and those of most assistant coaches officially expiring Tuesday, the Raiders search for a head coach has accelerated. Green Bay Packers assistant head coach and linebackers coach Winston Moss is ...

Schefter: Tom Cable get Raiders head coaching job
tfdssports.com 1/31/2009 — NFL Network's Adam Schefter has reported that Tom Cable is likely going to be named the head coach of the Oakland Raiders. This comes as no surprise, as there does not seem to be any other strong candidates for the job. The report says that the Raiders have chosen to hire their assistants

Wilson latest to go from ‘07 spending spree
ibabuzz.com 2/21/2009 — The Raiders search for a strong safety continues. A little more than a year after winning a championship with the New York Giants and cashing in with a lucrative free agent contract with the Raiders, Gibril Wilson is looking for a job. Wilson, ...

Raiders sign Asomugha to NFL's top salary
sfgate.com 2/20/2009 — Raiders owner Al Davis did just that Thursday, re-signing the Pro Bowl starter to a staggering three-year $45.3 million contract with $28.5 million of it guaranteed. Asomugha could not be reached for comment. Raiders coach Tom Cable is just glad they ...

Six Reasons the Oakland Raiders Will Dominate the AFC West Next Season
bleacherreport.com 2/15/2009 — Here is my list of why the Oakland Raiders will dominate the AFC West next year. I realize we have another tough schedule with some great teams, but this means absolutely nothing to me. We have always been the underdog, and when teams play the ...

Raiders Lock Up Asomugha
viewfrommyseats.com 2/19/2009 — It’s unclear the actual terms of the deal, but all we know is that the Raiders have locked up Nnamdi Asomugha for a long time. Contradicting reports put the deal at either a 3-year or 6-year deal; regardless, he’ll be in Oakland next season. For an organization that’s in complete ...

In Defense of the Indefensible: The Direction, the Oakland Raiders, and Al Davis — Bleacher Report - NFL 1/27/2009
These days, we Raider fans have endured the humiliation that has been wrought upon us by the wayward direction of Al Davis and the Oakland Raiders. Many people wonder: why? Usually, those who wonder are fans of ho-hum teams with no legacy or one ...

NFL Draft: Give the Enemy a Hand — Bleacher Report - NFL 1/27/2009
While there is a shortage of talent on the Oakland and Kansas City rosters, there is no shortage of bad blood between the two teams. However, should the two organizations be able to reconcile their differences for this year's draft, the two are in a ...

Chucky, Part Two: Jon Gruden's Fact or Fiction? — Bleacher Report - NFL 1/27/2009
Being a Raiders fan for 33 years and counting, fact and fiction always seem to be at odds.   Inevitably, it's a result of the man in charge, Al Davis, a very complex man who walks a fine line between insanity and brilliance. However, I find ...

Is Russell The Answer In Oakland? — Bleacher Report - NFL 1/27/2009
As a lifelong member of the Raider Nation, the question that is ever-present on the minds of Oakland fans is "Can JaMarcus Russell be the answer at quarterback for the Raiders?"  If the end of last season is any indication as to what we can ...

NFL Offseason: Save the Drama for Sunday — Bleacher Report - NFL 1/28/2009
If the Raiders' head-coaching carousel of the last few seasons doesn't induce vertigo, then take a look at their record since losing Super Bowl XXXVIII: 24-72. That's one win for every three losses. Their best effort of five wins in a year also ...