The 6-4 Oakland Raiders will be at home, in front of a sold-out O.co Coliseum crowd to take on the Chicago Bears Sunday.Bears quarterback Jay Cutler won't be available but many still favor the Bears over the Raiders in the game, probably because the Bears have won their last five while the Raiders are 3-2 during the same stretch.Of those five wins, only one was against a team (Detroit Lions) that was over .500.However, the Bears did look pretty good in those wins while the Raiders didn't look too sexy in the second half of their win against the Vikings ...
As you reflect on the 2011 season you probably remember some good things, some bad things, some painful things, some challenging things and more.Remember, that all of it is working for "the good" in your life and career, Oakland Raiders. You have got to see the bright side of it all.When you are rejected by the media, bounce back with hard and smart football moves on the playing field.When you began to miss those who have moved on, press harder toward the mark or the goal of excellence in your football career.When you get lonely, play better to soften the ...
The Oakland Raiders have a big game ahead this weekend. They face a tough Chicago Bears team who is also competing for a spot in the NFC playoff picture. The Raiders are coming off of a big win against the Minnesota Vikings and they are on a two-game winning streak. Here is a look at why Oakland must beat the Chicago Bears this weekend.Begin Slideshow
Generally, a mid-foot sprain doesn't take too long to heal.However, with star running back Darren McFadden being held out since Week 7, the Raiders have been accused by some as hiding something about his injury.But that's likely not the case.First of all, while mid-foot sprains generally aren't this limiting, it's basic knowledge that some players heal slower than others. That could be the case with McFadden.But my theory is that the Raiders are indeed making sure he's 100 percent, as they've stated.And that's a very wise decision.The Raiders may be just 6-4, one game ahead of the (gulp) surging Denver ...
The free-agent starting pitching market this season is fairly weak, fronted by C.J. Wilson and Roy Oswalt but with little else in the way of impact arms beyond that.However, the trade market is flush with talented young pitchers who could be had if the price is right, and one of the most likely pitchers to be dealt is Oakland Athletics left-hander Gio Gonzalez, as the A's have indicated that they are willing to listen to trade offers on anyone other than Jemile Weeks and Gonzalez would represent the most attractive trade chip they have.Gonzalez has a history of jumping teams, ...
Intimidate: 1 To make timid or frighten. 2 To force into or deter from some action by including fear. By those two definitions, the Oakland Raiders have to be the most intimidating team in the history of the NFL. They are always among the league's lead in penalties—especially those of the unsportsmanlike like variety.From intimidating franchises come intimidating players, and the Raiders have had plenty in their history. From those, I picked 25 whom I thought were the most intimidating of all the Raiders ever to wear silver and black.Turn the page to see how I ranked them.Begin Slideshow
Carson Palmer is the man in charge of the Oakland Raiders offense and has put them in a position to succeed. But the path there wasn't easy.The Oakland Raiders (6-4) seemed to be in a pretty good position after Week 5 of the 2011 season with a 3-2 record.But in a Week 6 win over the Cleveland Browns, the Raiders plans seemed to get derailed when starting quarterback Jason Campbell went down with a broken collarbone.But almost immediately after, head coach Hue Jackson and the Raiders turned around and made one of the most shocking trades in recent NFL history: trading a ...
In the 2008 NFL Draft, arguably the biggest pick of RECENT Oakland Raiders history was made when Darren McFadden was brought into the Raider Nation.Also in that draft, Tyvon Branch, Arman Shields and Trevor Scott were introduced to the Silver and Black.Oh.. and Chaz Schilens too.Chaz Schilens was an interesting pick in the 7th Round as his draft combine information is impressive, very impressive at that. With first glance, his physical stature, his 40 yard dash time and vertical leap is very similar to Megatron's, only difference is; Megatron has an inch in height and 15 to 20 pound weight advantage.Chaz Schilens stands ...
Back in July, I took a look at the Raiders' draft class and made a few predictions.Looks like I was dead on with most of my player profiles.Now, 10 games into the year, I'll examine each rookie's performance and give them a player grade.Almost every rookie has given a significant contribution to Oakland's 6-4 record, for better or for worse.Let's see how they did.Enjoy.Begin Slideshow
The Oakland Raiders are notorious for their predilection to go against the NFL grain. Where the league norm is to move left, the Raiders will move right. If everyone else goes forward, the Raiders shift into reverse. While others draft for football ability, the Raiders draft for speed.On Sunday, Oakland again showed that they like being the NFL’s rebels, doing things the hard way by swimming up stream versus the Minnesota Vikings. Instead of heeding and adhering to the old maxim, “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish,” the Raiders served up another version of the exact opposite: ...