Raiders release Speiker and sign defensive lineman

Most at rookie camp face uphill battle to become Oakland Raiders

RaiderSithLord posted 5/13/2008 from mvn.com

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 ...

It’s official! Spires is a Raider

RdrRob posted 5/13/2008 from mvn.com

The Oakland Raiders have made a press release on their site reporting that they’ve signed Greg Spires formerly of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Raider Nation may remember him as one of the two heralded defensive ends from Super Bowl XXXVII, or 37.

More on Curtis Whitley

SPORTSbyBROOKS found this 5/13/2008 on blogs.newsobserver.com

http://www.charlotte.com/panthers/story/621527.html From today's print edition of The N&O: Former Carolina Panthers center Curtis Whitley, who starred at Smithfield-Selma High, has died. Family members said Monday night that they learned ...

Top 10 Raider Killers of all time

RaiderSithLord posted 5/14/2008 from mvn.com

There are a few players and coaches who just seem to have the Oakland Raiders number. There is something about them, whether it is a grudge with Al Davis or a general swipe of luck, that gives these guys the power to just make life miserable for the Raiders and Raider fans. So, without further ado, here are the top 10 Raider Killers of all time.

Ultimate Jaguars Newsroom: In with the new

Football for Breakfast found this 5/14/2008 on www.jacksonville.com

RICK WILSON/ The Times-Union Jaguars wide receiver Joey Porter (left), who came to the team from the Oakland Raiders, attempts to run away from cornerback Scott Starks after catching a pass during an offseason training activity Tuesday at the team's ...