Drew Carter has been all smiles since arriving in Oakland By Victor Cotto, S&B Report Staff Columnist Carter’s Commitment All signs are positive in Oakland for one of their acquisitions this off-season. Drew Carter inked a one-year $2 million contract in March and has been a fixture at the team’s facility working out and getting in sync with JaMarcus...
After Further Review: A statistical anomaly?
Oakland Raiders Head Coach Lane Kiffin By Eric Strauss, S&B Report Staff Columnist As Lane Kiffin embarks on his second season as Raiders head coach — with the dubious distinction of being the first coach to survive a 12-loss year under owner Al Davis — he is not only trying to save his job, he is trying to avoid moving one step closer to some ignoble...
Michael’s Move: Huff where he belongs at FS
By Victor Cotto, S&B Report Staff Columnist As a collegiate in Texas, Michael Huff was an All-America because of his versatility, nose for the football and playmaking ability as a free-safety. Whether around the line of scrimmage in run support or dropping back in coverage, Huff was able to use his tremendous athleticism to impact the teams he played...
Silver Spotlight: Jay Richardson
JAY RICHARDSON DEFENSIVE END No: 98 Height: 6’6 Weight: 280 Birth date: 01/27/1984 College: Ohio State Acquired: Selected in the 5th round (138 overall) of the 2007 NFL Entry Draft Rookie Jay Richardson was a pleasant find for the Oakland Raiders during the 2007 season. The 5th round draft choice received plenty of reps and became a valued member...
Five Questions & Answers: Thursday’s Practice Wrap-Up
JaMarcus Russell on the Raiders practice field Thursday In this edition of Five Questions & Answers, the Silver & Black Report assesses some of the highlights from the Oakland Raiders’ practice on Thursday. JaMarcus Russell’s development was one topic of conversation during Lane Kiffin’s media meet-up along with his rapport with one of his...