http://www.sbreport.net Providing 24/7 coverage of the Oakland Raiders Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:10:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Is he in shape? Is he really taking this off-season serious? Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell is the hot topic right now, especially since reports about his off-season conditioning have surfaced and Comcast SportsNet's Kate Longworth chased down the elusive passer after Tuesday’s work out session. Willie Brown boasted about Russell saying, ... http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/3111.html Quarterback Bruce Gradkowski and long snapper Jon Condo have signed their restricted free agent tenders and will be back for the Oakland Raiders in 2010. Gradkowski will make $1.759 million and Condo will earn $1.684 million. Both players can now participate in Alameda at the team’s facility for the first official day ... http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/3108.html The Oakland Raiders struck a deal with the trade happy Cleveland Browns on Sunday, acquiring linebacker Kamerion Wimbley. The 26-year old was the Browns 13th overall selection in the 2006 draft when then general manager Phil Savage stated, "The very first time I saw Kamerion in person I said, 'This is ... http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/3100.html The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced the signing of free agent linebacker Jon Alston yesterday. He spent 3 campaigns with the Oakland Raiders after being selected in the 3rd round of the 2006 NFL draft by the St. Louis Rams. Alston, 26, is mainly a back-up, but his contributions on special teams ... http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/3097.html Talk about chatter that can facilitate a media storm… ESPN anchor Linda Cohn Tweeted today that mercurial wide receiver Terrell Owens could become a member of the Oakland Raiders. Now, this rumor and the coupling of Owens and the Raiders has always been bantered about – especially when he has become available. ... http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/3090.html According to Profootballtalk.com, the Oakland Raiders have released defensive tackle Gerard Warren, who had a roster bonus due on March 16. Warren, 31, was acquired via trade from the Denver Broncos. He’s been entrenched along the defensive line since his arrival, but Oakland has consistently been one of the worst run ... http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/3087.html The Raider Nation is not happy. Well, more than anything, their bored with the current state of the club and feel like this team has abandoned any chance at improving this off-season via free agency. With an un-capped year, the sentiment from the Oakland Raiders fan base is that they should ... http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/3082.html [caption id="attachment_3080" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Seneca Wallace in Cleveland muddied things for Troy Smith"][/caption] According to Ken Murray of the Baltimore Sun, a good destination for quarterback Troy Smith may be the Oakland Raiders. Smith, tendered at his original fifth-round level, has stated his desire to bolt Baltimore. His agent went as far ... http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/3079.html Justin Fargas will be visiting the Cleveland Browns according to a report by KHTK in Sacramento. The former Oakland Raiders running back was cut recently and was an option for the Kansas City Chiefs before they acquired Thomas Jones. http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/3076.html According to a report by Pro Football Talk, the Oakland Raiders will host Larry Johnson on Sunday, when the running back comes in for a free agent visit. The former Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals rusher is scheduled to visit the Washington Redskins tomorrow. Johnson, 30, was a very productive ball ... http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/3072.html