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

Random post-draft Oakland Raiders thoughts from the Dark Side

RaiderSithLord posted 9 days ago from mvn.com

After months of build, the NFL draft is over, and the new draftees are getting ready to put their signatures on those brand new huge contracts. The Raider Nation seems to be united in its belief that Darren McFadden will bolster the offense. Lane Kiffin is surely making plans for how he can use his new toy next season. Unfortunately, the dead zone of the offseason has started, with not much ...

Optimism in short supply for the Raider Nation

RaiderSithLord posted 8 days ago from mvn.com

The Raider Nation once considered a Super Bowl bid its birthright. Five dismal years with four coaches and a total of 19 wins have dampened the optimism of even the most hard core citizens of the Nation. 2008 is a new year, with the JaMarcus Russell era slated to start on opening day, along with the supporting cast of Darren McFadden, Javon Walker, and DeAngelo Hall having just joined in. ...

Warren Sapp Confirms Who Is In Charge In Oakland

thefootballwire posted 7 days ago from www.thefootballwire.com

Sapp reminded everyone that Al Davis is still in charge. Then who made the decision to draft Darren McFadden and not Glenn Dorsey?

Al Davis still knows drafting, he just needs better luck.

RdrRob posted 6 days ago from mvn.com

So often when the Oakland Raiders, Al Davis, and drafting are mentioned in the same conversation, other words such as speed, athlete, and workout seem to follow. Another word that ends up becoming part of the conversation is, “Marinovich.” Unfairly, Todd Marinovich is the man whom many of the draft-niks and media journalists use to define Al Davis and his drafting prowess. The fact that makes ...

Fullback Oren O’Neal: The Oakland Raiders secret weapon

RaiderSithLord posted 6 days ago from mvn.com

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 ...