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Oakland Raiders not far off in AFC West-Thoughts from the other side
Oakland Raiders not far off in AFC West-Thoughts from the other side
Our friend Ryan Brown from the Home of the Chiefs has once again brought his unique, if red and gold tainted insight to Thoughts from the Dark Side to share his thoughts on the Oakland Raiders from an enemy perspective.
Asomugha lands complex three-year deal with Raiders
blogs.nfl.com — Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha signed a three-year deal that is worth a minimum of $45 million... and could reach $50 million, a league source said. It's a complex contract that the NFL had to sift through and approve, and it has. (more) Asomugha lands complex three-year deal with Raiders
Raiders sign Asomugha to NFL's top salary
sfgate.com — 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 ... (more) Raiders sign Asomugha to NFL's top salary
Asomugha, Raiders on verge of multi-million deal
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Nnamdi Asomugha and the Oakland Raiders are on the verge of a landmark contract that could bring... the All-Pro cornerback $26 million, at least, in guarantees over the next two years, a source familiar with the negotiations said today. (more) Asomugha, Raiders on verge of multi-million deal
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