Oakland Raiders

Kirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE

Juron Criner: The biggest steal of the 2012 NFL Draft?

It was a surprise to watch former Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Juron Criner slide all the way down to the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft before finally being snagged by the Oakland Raiders. During my pre-draft evaluations, I saw Criner as a second-round talent, possessing highlight-catch hands and the precision route running that [...]

Phil Sears-US PRESSWIRE

Do the Oakland Raiders really need Cedric Benson?

By: Gil Alcaraz IV

Cedric Benson has been patiently sitting by the phone this offseason while waiting for a cold running back market to heat up. Over the last week, though, rumors have begun to spread that the Oakland Raiders are kicking the tires on the free agent running back. Although well past his prime, the former Cincinnati Bengals [...]

Scott Rovak-US PRESSWIRE

Raiders waive cornerback LeQuan Lewis

By: Gil Alcaraz IV

The Oakland Raiders gave the roster’s revolving door another spin on Friday when they waived cornerback LeQuan Lewis. Signed this offseason as a camp body in the secondary, Lewis showed little upside during his time with the Raiders. Even with the numerous questions that the Oakland defensive backfield is currently facing, the team opted to [...]

Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE

Report: Dennis Allen To Be Named Oakland Raiders Head Coach

By: Riley Schmitt

Dennis Allen will indeed be the next head coach of the Oakland Raiders. The defensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos will become a first time head coach out in Oakland. It seemed that Winston Moss and Dom Capers were the initial favorites, but Allen came on late. The Broncos defense was impressive for most of [...]

Kelley L Cox-US PRESSWIRE

Are The Oakland Raiders Being Snubbed By The National Media?

By: Robert D. Cobb

For the (7-4) Oakland Raiders, the bad-boy renegade image of “Raider Nation” may be being used against them as an excuse to snub a legit NFL playoff contender. As the NFL begins to enter the December home stretch for Week 13, pre-season media-anointed contenders such as the (4-8) Philadelphia Eagles and other teams such as the [...]

Hue Jackson Upset With How the Refs Treat Him and the Oakland Raiders

By: gilgerard

Hue Jackson is not pleased with the treatment by the NFL officials towards his team. The Oakland Raiders are the most penalized team in the NFL, but that isn’t why he’s upset. “I understand that I am a rookie coach and maybe I don’t get all the calls,” he said, via the San Francisco Chronicle. [...]

Kelley L Cox-US PRESSWIRE

Hue Jackson: Carson Palmer Played No Role In Houshmandzadeh Signing

By: Shawn Etemadi

Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson has dismissed rumors that Carson Palmer recommended the team to sign former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, citing his [Jackson's] previous experience with the wide-out — as the wide receivers coach of the Bengals — as the primary reason for the signing. When asked if Palmer played any [...]

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Sebastian Janikowski Ruled Out Against Chiefs; Raiders Set to Go With Dave Rayner as Replacement

By: Dan Parzych

Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski arguably has one of the strongest legs in the NFL and he even tied an NFL record earlier this year when he kicked a field goal from 63 yards out. Unfortunately, a hamstring injury will prevent Janikowski from playing in Sunday’s crucial division game against the Kansas City Chiefs. According [...]

Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE

Oakland Raiders: Week 7 Team Report

By: Shawn Etemadi

Welcome to the Oakland Raiders Week 7 team report. Today we have the latest news, rumors and reports on the Raiders ahead of their AFC West clash with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Week 7 opponents: Kansas City Chiefs Location: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Kick-off time: 4:05 PM ET Network coverage: CBS This week’s line: [...]

Jason Bridge-US PRESSWIRE

Report: Raiders Set to Acquire Carson Palmer from Cincinnati Bengals

By: Riley Schmitt

With the loss of Jason Campbell, the Raiders were in the market for a new QB. According to Jay Glazer, they just found one. For the price of a first rounder and a conditional pick next year, the Raiders have acquired Carson Palmer from the Bengals. Palmer has been “retired” this year, as he refused [...]