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Six Raiders remain in Hall of Fame contention

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 41 hours ago from examiner.com

The Raiders historical commitment to excellence is on display as the 25 semifinalists were announced for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Out of 25 men who are being considered for the ultimate honor in Football, six of them donned the Silver and Black...

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Raiders fail to gain momentum: fall to Cowboys 24-7

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 3 days ago from examiner.com

The Raiders were riding high after knocking off the Bengals. The next item on the Raiders agenda was supposed to get a second win to build momentum, then a third win to make it a habit. Instead, the Raiders once again flopped when they had a chance t...

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Thanksgiving day game Halftime notes: Raiders 0 Cowboys 17

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 3 days ago from examiner.com

(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Gradkowski has been off so far.The Raiders have laid an egg in the first half of their game against Dallas. Bruce Gradkowski has woefully inaccurate. The Raiders were able to run the ball farily we...

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Countdown to 2011: Owners and players posturing for public support

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 5 days ago from examiner.com

The History Channel has a bizarre obsession with the idea that the world is going to end in 2012, but the NFL is facing a potential armageddon if their own if the owners and players can't come to a new collective bargaining agreement before the 2011 ...

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Bruce Gradkowski sparked Raiders offense

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 6 days ago from examiner.com

In the post-game discussions of the Raiders win over the Cincinnati Bengals, the team had universal praise for quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, and the improvement he brought. After a slow start, the Raiders offense had their best game of the season as ...

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Echoes of past in Raiders 20-17 win over Bengals

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 7 days ago from examiner.com

The Oakland Raiders had a throwback game against the Cincinnati Bengals, despite the absence of any of the trappings of their 50th anniversary season. On the field, the team channeled their illustrious history and pulled victory from the jaws of defe...

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Final: Cincinnati 17 Raiders 20

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 7 days ago from examiner.com

The Raiders pulled off an improbable comeback.After being dominated for the first 20 minutes of the game, the Raiders were able topull together a late game drive for a tying touchdown. They followed that up by forcing a fumble on the ensuing kickoff ...

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Week 11 Third quarter notes: Bengals 17 Raiders 10

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 7 days ago from examiner.com

In the third quarter both teams traded field goals. The Raiders started off by moving down the field to kick a field goal. The Raiders defense came up big on a goal line series, but a Michael Bush fumble set up a Bengal field goal. The Raiders are on...

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Week 11 Halftime notes: Bengals 14 Raiders 7

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 7 days ago from examiner.com

So far, the Raiders defense has been a sieve, as they have allowed the Bengals to move the ball down the field and own the battle for time of possession. TThe Raiders offense only had five drives in the entire first half, resulting in two punts, a to...

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Week 10 first quarter notes: Bengals 7 Raiders 0

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 7 days ago from examiner.com

After one quarter, Tyvon Branch, Justin Fargas, and Isaiah Ekejiuba represented the Raiders at the opening toss. The Bengals won the toss and will receive.Raiders defense: The Raiders defense got worked on the drive. At various points, the Raiders ga...

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Week 10 pregame notes: Cininnati Bengals (7-2) at Oakland Raiders (2-7)

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 7 days ago from examiner.com

The Oakland Raiders and Cincy Bengals are on the field warming up and getting ready for today's tilt. The Raiders will be in their regular helmets instead of their throwbacks. The Bengals are intheir standard road uniforms. The skies are grey, and it...

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Week 10 Preview: Cincinnati Bengals (7-2) at Oakland Raiders (2-7)

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 9 days ago from examiner.com

Chad Ocho Cinco and the Cincinnati Bengals come into Oakland on Sunday to face the Raiders. This matchup is one that illustrates how things change in the NFL. The Raiders have a long storied history of being one of the top teams in the league, whist ...

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Will Russell's benching last?

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 10 days ago from examiner.com

Former first overall pick JaMarcus Russell officially was benched for the remainder of the season on Wednesday in favor of Bruce Gradkowksi. However, looking at recent Raider history quarterback benchings seem to get lifted early. Insert photo capti...

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Asomugha-OchoCinco match-up shows different styles of excellence

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 11 days ago from examiner.com

Nnamdi Asomugha may be the most understated superstar in the NFL, and he will spend most of Sunday afternoon matched up on one of the most outlandish stars in Chad OchoCinco nee Johnson. It will be a match-up between two All Pro caliber players who a...

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Raiders Coliseum agree to lease extension

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 11 days ago from examiner.com

Despite the attendance issues, the Oakland Raiders are not leaving the East Bay, at least for the next few years. The Oakland Raiders and the Coliseum Joint Powers Authority have reached an agreement on a lease extension through 2013. Oakland mayor ...

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Raiders Bruce Gradkowski evasive in answering if he was starter

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 11 days ago from examiner.com

Bruce Gradkowski met with the local media today during the open locker room portion of media access. The questions inevitably turned to the starting position. His answers were ostensibly a "no comment" but upon further review, it would appe...

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Raiders decision to bench Russell today

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 11 days ago from examiner.com

Today Cable will announce whether Russell, Frye, or Gradkowski will start on Sunday (Photo by Patrick A. Patterson) Today could be the day that the entire Raider Nation is waiting for. At approximately 2:30 this afternoon, Oakland Raiders head coach...

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Raiders options thin at wide receiver

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 12 days ago from examiner.com

Going into last offseason, the Raiders wide receiving corps was supposed to be an area of need. They addressed it in the draft, and there has been virtually no improvement over the 2008 edition. The two rookies have struggled. The two rising stars fr...

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Raiders' Cable votes no confidence in JaMarcus Russell

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 13 days ago from examiner.com

In the aftermath of the Oakland Raiders loss, and JaMarcus Russell's second benching in the last three games, his hold on the starting quarterback position has become quite tenuous. Tom Cable would not commit to starting Russell on Sunday when the Be...

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Chiefs defeat Raiders postgame post-its

RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 14 days ago from examiner.com

The Chiefs beat the Raiders in Oakland on Sunday. There were several tidbits and pieces that came out of that game. Here they are in no particular order. Photo by author's cell phone. There was a protester on the Bart walkway. She was protestin...

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