tfdssports.com - 12/27/2008
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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 ...
Raiders in focus
boston.com 12/12/2008 — A closer look at the Patriots' opponent this Sunday, the Raiders; a prediction on the outcome of the game.
Bush powers Raiders past Buccaneers 31-24
tfdssports.com 1/4/2009 — In our TFDS Keys to the Game , we mentioned that the Raiders could at least appear to have come full-circle by defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Little did we know that they would play as if they had already done that. The Oakland Raiders needed 17 unanswered points on Sunday to
Raiders allowed to dream, if only for a day
sfgate.com 11/25/2008 — Yes, it sounds like crazy talk from a team that is 3-8, but humor them for at least another week or two. Now that they've finally mastered the offensive touchdown, they need something to focus on before Sunday's home game against the Chiefs. "Things ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
Raiders will slap Asomugha again
blogs.nfl.com 11/6/2008 — Few things in Oakland are certain, but two things this season virtually are. Cornerback Nnamdi Asamghoua will go to the Pro Bowl this season. And for the second straight year, the Raiders will slap their franchise tag on Asamghoua. It is the only way ...
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 ...
Russell Throws A Pair Of Touchdowns, Raiders Slash Texans 27-16
nflgridirongab.com 12/22/2008 —
It took 15 games, but the Oakland Raiders on Sunday against the Houston Texans may have put together their best 60 minutes of football of the season as JaMarcus Russell threw a pair of touchdown passes while Johnnie Lee Higgins scored twice, ...
Raider Nation: A Brother Travels South —
Bleacher Report - NFL 12/27/2008
For those of you who have read my articles from time to time, you've heard me talk about going to the Sportsrock, and watching a game, good or bad, with family.
Yesterday, I got to watch one I would call Brother, depart for Denver.
As the ...
How Bad Can It Get For an NFL Team? —
Bleacher Report - NFL 12/27/2008
Ok, most people know the Detroit Lions are looking at a record no one wants.
Most people of course know the record for consecutive losses goes to the Tampa Bay Bucs, for their 26 straight losses.
Now, let's dig a little deeper...and figure out ...
Week 17 NFC Playoff Scenarios —
Bleacher Report - NFL 12/27/2008
Sixteen weeks are gone and one week remains, with many teams vying for the final spots for the NFL post-season. So, without further ado, here are the scenarios for the NFC playoffs. NFC East New York Giants -- Clinched Home-field Advantage ...