Training Camp Notes (7/27/08) The offensive tackles have improved slightly since yesterday. However, there were till a couple of false starts. Paul McQuistan and Mario Henderson were penalized with laps for their mistakes. Wide receiver Jonathan Holland executed a beautiful diving catch on a deep route with a defender on his hip. Stanford ...
Raiders training camp notebook (7/26/08)
Training Camp Notes (7/26/08) Darren McFadden ripped off yet another run for what would have been a touchdown when he was allowed to bounce out to the edge. Speed kills! Running back Michael Bush fumbled after being stripped when he was trying to fight through a scrum. In all actuality, he would have been tackled if it were a real...
LaMont Jordan has played his last tune in Oakland (UPDATED)
On Friday, the inevitable occurred, as the Oakland Raiders finally released running back LaMont Jordan. The 29-year-old rusher signed a five-year deal worth $27.5 million in 2005 after backing up Curtis Martin in New York the first four seasons of his career. He appeared to be the perfect fit for Norv Turner’s run friendly offense, but after a productive...
Issue #2 of Silver & Black Report the Magazine is here!
Issue #2 of the Silver & Black Report’s online Magazine is here! In this issue, DeMarcus Davis’ camp observations give insight to what the Oakland Raiders are doing during the hot summer days. Victor Cotto gives a unit-by-unit analysis with projected starters, and reports on the relationship of linebackers Kirk Morrison and Thomas Howard in the...
Raiders training camp notebook (7/24/08)
NAPA, Calif. — On the second day of training camp for the Oakland Raiders, much more action was seen as many of the key players on this years roster got in on some action and looked to be in solid form in their preparations for the upcoming pre-season games. Greg Spires did not participate today because of a hamstring injury. He is expected...