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Matt Flynn is not a great fit for the Oakland Raiders at quarterback, but his acquisition would help the team avoid being forced into an even more unsavory option at signal-caller. This is a good thing for the Raiders because chances are Flynn will be heading to Oakland. For several days, rumors have been popping up that a deal between the Raiders and Seahawks for Flynn is close, and it still appears likely.Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reported on Sunday that "the widespread belief for now is that the trade will indeed get done, and that it will happen soon."The Seahawks signed Flynn ...
Mike Jurecki of Xtra Sports is speculating on Twitter that the Arizona Cardinals are kicking the tires on acquiring Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer. Palmer has been unwilling to restructure his deal with the Raiders and his release could be imminent (h/t ESPN's Adam Schefter).If Palmer finds his way to the desert, he will instantly upgrade the position and give Larry Fitzgerald his first legitimate quarterback since Kurt Warner retired.Palmer is no longer a top-tier quarterback, but he did throw for 4,018 yards last year without a wide receiver anywhere near Fitzgerald. He also threw 22 touchdown passes and 14 interceptions. Of course, ...
The Oakland Raiders are currently engaged in ongoing trade talks with the Seattle Seahawks for quarterback Matt Flynn—a savvy move that would be beneficial to the franchise in 2013 and beyond.According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Albert Breer on March 29, the two sides were getting close to a deal:Then on March 31, Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reported:The two teams have haggled over draft-pick compensation, with former Green Bay colleagues Reggie McKenzie and John Schneider, now the General Managers of the Raiders and Seahawks, respectively, twisting each other’s arms to get the best possible deal.Obviously, no deal has ...
The Oakland Raiders' shifting offensive philosophy toward a power rushing attack makes Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Flynn a nice fit should GM Reggie McKenzie pull the trigger on a prospective trade.CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora originally broke the news that the negotiations were going on between the two sides:Nothing has been finalized yet, but NFL Network's Albert Breer reports that the Raiders would have to part ways with one of their limited draft picks in 2013 and a conditional 2014 selection to make the deal happen.Oakland has a lot of holes on the roster, particularly on the defensive side of ...
Just about anytime there is talk of an available quarterback, whether it be a rookie or veteran free agent, there is almost an instant connection made to the Raiders.  Vince Young, Geno Smith, Kevin Kolb, Matt Flynn, Matt Barkley and others have been linked to Oakland one way or another.  Meanwhile, Carson Palmer and Terrelle Pryor are the only quarterbacks under contract in Oakland.  Not all the links that have been made are realistic though.  With that in mind, here is a look at the Raiders' most realistic options at quarterback for 2013.Begin Slideshow
The Oakland A's made a couple of transactions yesterday by claiming a couple of minor league right-handers off waivers, and to make room the A's designated Daric Barton and Travis Blackley for assignment.Barton has been up and down for the last several years in Oakland. The first-base job has been his to lose for a while and, finally, the A's found a power hitter in Brandon Moss to replace Barton. Barton had a stellar glove in the field, but lacked production at the plate.As for Blackley, he was claimed off waivers on May 15, 2012 after the Giants let him ...
What if each of Major League Baseball's awards were given out to every team—who would end 2013 as the Oakland A's Most Valuable Player? Who would be their Cy Young winner? What about Most Improved Player or Comeback Player of the Year? Whether any player actually wins any award is yet to be seen. Regardless, there's going to be a top hitter and a top pitcher. Someone will rebound. Guys will improve. Count on it. Here's an analysis of who could win these awards if they were doled out, one to each team.Begin Slideshow
Going into 2013, the Oakland Raiders have the most uncertainty at their quarterback position since Jason Campbell was lost for the season during the 2011 season.The Raiders and Seattle Seahawks have a deal in place to make Matt Flynn the latest addition to the silver and black.  One thing still stands in the way.As reported by NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal, Flynn is holding up the deal because he won't accept a restructured contract with the Oakland Raiders.  Sounds like the man that the Raiders are looking to replace.Carson Palmer declined a pay cut of $3 million a few days ago, and since then, ...
The Oakland Raiders have a very unstable quarterback situation going into the 2013 season and moved a step closer to stabilizing it on Friday. The expectation is that the Raiders will complete a trade with the Seattle Seahawks for quarterback Matt Flynn according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. Once a deal is completed, Carson Palmer will likely be released or traded (according to a tweet by La Canfora). Palmer was going to be the starter if he remained with the team, but his $13 million salary is simply too much for the cash-strapped Raiders. Without some sort of ...
The Oakland Raiders, long rumored to be a potential suitor for Seattle quarterback Matt Flynn, appear to have landed the 27-year-old QB. According to NFL.com reporters Albert Breer and Jason Rosenthal, the Raiders will acquire Flynn for draft picks.The updated report is that the Raiders will send Seattle a 2013 draft choice as well as a conditional choice in the 2014 draft. Whether these conditions are final is still unknown. However, the sticking point that is holding up the trade is Flynn's current contract.Per NFL.com, there is a chasm between the two sides because the Raiders want Flynn to restructure ...