By Victor Cotto, S&B Report Staff Columnist Is there such a thing as rebuilding in the NFL? In this age of pro football, the way the league structures the salary cap, the impact free-agency can have on clubs and the importance of the draft and importing talent through that avenue, has made rebuilding obsolete and reloading the trend. The Oakland Raiders...
Keith Rowen reportedly joins personnel staff
By Eric Strauss, S&B Report Staff Columnist David White of the San Francisco Chronicle is reporting the Raiders have added former assistant coach Keith Rowen to the front office’s personnel department. White cites league sources in reporting on the return of the team’s offensive line coach in 1997 and 1998. The Raiders have not announced a move,...
The Raiders Research Project comes to S&B Report!
By Eric Strauss, S&B Report Staff Columnist As some of you who have followed my work over at Raiderfans.net know, a few years ago, I started something called the Raiders Research Project, which has been an ongoing — albeit sporadic — effort to create a one-stop-shopping site for Raiders information. Well, I’m pleased to announce that, with Bob...
Five Questions & Answers: Talking Javon, Jordan, Jarrod & more…
Javon Walker securing a pass during practice in Alameda last week By Victor Cotto, S&B Report Staff Columnist What should be the biggest concern on offense for the Oakland Raiders? Without a doubt, it has to be their offensive line. Both tackle spots have major question marks and none of the options assure stability or consistent play while pass...
Silver Spotlight: Gibril Wilson
GIBRIL WILSON STRONG SAFETY No: 28 Height: 6’0 Weight: 210 Birth date: 11/12/1981 College: Tennessee Acquired: Signed as an Unrestricted Free Agent during the 2008 off-season (2/29) After winning Super Bowl XLII as a member of the New York Giants, Gibril Wilson cashed in on his success and inked a lucrative six-year, $39-million deal with the Oakland...