Raiders Tom Cable not worried about his future
December 29, 2010 by eric.schmidt
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Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable says he’s not worried about his future with the team, at least not yet. Cable has done a solid job for the Raiders this season, and for the first time since 2002, Oakland will finish the season without double digit losses. In fact, with a win over the Kansas [...]
Darren McFadden not named to Pro-Bowl? Why?
December 29, 2010 by eric.schmidt
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The Pro-Bowl rosters are out, and while three members of the Oakland Raiders have made the team, there is a glaring absence, RB Darren McFadden. McFadden has had a remarkable breakout season, and his being left off the roster is a travesty. The three running backs for the AFC are Maurice Jones-Drew, Arian Foster and [...]
Oakland Raiders falter, fall out of playoff hunt with loss
December 27, 2010 by eric.schmidt
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The Oakland Raiders fell out of the playoff picture Sunday afternoon with the 31-26 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. In a game which looked like a mis-match for the Colts poor run defense, Indianapolis only surrendered 80 rushing yards while Peyton Manning and his injury riddled team threw for three scores against the Raiders defense [...]
Oakland Raiders work out punters
December 21, 2010 by eric.schmidt
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The Oakland Raiders are expected to be working out punters this week. The move has been triggered by the hamstring injury that P Shane Lechler suffered this past Sunday against the Denver Broncos. K Sebastian Janikowski assumed the punting duties for the remainder of the first half when Lechler left. Lechler was able to punt [...]
The 5 NFL coaches that saved their job in 2010
December 20, 2010 by Eric Schmidt
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As with any NFL regular season, there are surprises, 2010 is no different and here are the five NFL coaches that saved their jobs in 2010. Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz and Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley do not make the list because I…
Oakland Raiders spoil Tim Tebow’s rookie debut
December 20, 2010 by eric.schmidt
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The Oakland Raiders spoiled the rookie debut of Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow yesterday as the Raiders downed the hapless Broncos 39-23. Oakland improved their season record to 7-7 and kept their slim playoff chances alive. Tim Tebow had to make his rookie debut after it was determined that starter Kyle Orton would be unable [...]
Oakland Raider Darren McFadden having Pro-Bowl season
December 14, 2010 by eric.schmidt
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When the Oakland Raiders selected Arkansas RB Darren McFadden with the 4th pick in the 2008 draft, he came with high expectations and now they are being realized as he is having a Pro-Bowl season for the Raiders in 2010. McFadden is an imposing running back. He possess a unique combination of size and speed [...]
Buffalo Bills sign player off Raiders practice squad
December 12, 2010 by eric.schmidt
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The Buffalo Bills have signed a player off the Oakland Raiders practice squad. The Bills selected DT Kellen Heard. Heard is a large player, 6’6″ 355 pounds and played a portion of his college career at Texas A&M and Memphis. Kellen was signed by the Raiders this past offseason as a rookie undrafted free agent. [...]
Chiefs open door for possible Oakland Raiders playoff berth
December 9, 2010 by eric.schmidt
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With the announcement yesterday that Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel underwent emergency appendectomy surgery yesterday, that news could open up the possibility of the Oakland Raiders winning the AFC West and gaining a playoff berth. Cassel is expected to be out for at least two weeks and possibly longer. Kansas City is starting Brodie [...]
Top 10 NFL Teams in need of a quarterback in 2011
December 7, 2010 by Eric Schmidt
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With only four games remaining in the NFL regular season, many teams and their fans are looking ahead towards the NFL draft and an eventual free agency period and it’s time to look at the top 10 NFL teams in need of a quarterback for the 2011 sea…