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Under the Raider: Jon Alston - Thoughts from the Dark Side
Today, we continue the "Under the Raider" series that looks at players who are currently under the radar who look to be important parts of the 2009 Oakland Raider team. Last time, it was wide receiver Chaz Schilens, and today we look at a player on the other side of the ball in Jon Alston.
Under the Raider: Chaz Schilens
tfdssports.com — OK, I know that under the Raider is a bad pun, but bear with me here. Here... on TFDS, I will be intermittently profiling under the radar players who I expect to do big things in 2009 based on what I have seen in minicamp and organized team activities. Chaz Schilens is an obvious choice to ... (more) Under the Raider: Chaz Schilens
Justin Fargas gets no respect from the Raider Nation - Thoughts from the Dark Side
tfdssports.com — There are few players in the NFL who play with the complete reckless abandon that Justin Fargas... brings on every play. He has earned the nickname "Crash Test Dummy" from his teammates because of his intense physical style of running. In 2007, he became the first Raider to rush for 1000 yards ... (more) Justin Fargas gets no respect from the Raider Nation - ...
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