SHANE LECHLER

PUNTER 
No: 9
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 225
Birth date: 08/07/1976
College: Texas A&M
Acquired: Selected in the 5th round (142nd overall) of the 2000 NFL Entry Draft  
Pro Bowl Selections: 2001, 2004, 2007
NFL All-Pro Selections: 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007

a2a_linkname=”Silver Spotlight: Shane Lechler”;
a2a_linkurl=”http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/114.html”;

Tuesday was the National Football League’s deadline for signing franchise players to multiyear deals. For the Oakland Raiders and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, it meant another day without a long-term deal and more indication that the 27-year old will likely play for the tendered one-year $9.765 million offer that the exclusive-rights cornerback tag comes with for 2008.

a2a_linkname=”No contract at the deadline; Asomugha  Raiders fail to reach deal”;
a2a_linkurl=”http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/121.html”;

Today, the Oakland Raiders announced that they came to terms with their 4th round draft choice Tyvon Branch.
The 100th overall selection, who was acquired after the Silver & Black moved up from their original 104th slot via a trade with the Dallas Cowboys, stated per the official Raider site, “It’s a big sigh of relief. It’s a very exciting feeling but I know it is only one small step.”

a2a_linkname=”Rookie Tyvon Branch finalizes deal with Oakland Raiders”;
a2a_linkurl=”http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/120.html”;

…

JUSTIN FARGAS

RUNNING BACK
No: 25
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 220
Birth date: 01/25/1980
College: USC
Acquired: Selected in the 3rd round (96th overall) of the 2003 NFL Entry Draft

a2a_linkname=”Silver Spotlight: Justin Fargas”;
a2a_linkurl=”http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/107.html”;

What’s going on with LaMont Jordan – is he being released or traded?
Ideally, the Oakland Raiders would love to deal Jordan and get some compensation in return. The organization already told him he can seek a trade and to stay off the practice field; and that may be a reason why other teams are not lining up and embracing the idea of a trade with the Silver & Black knowing they will release him eventually if he stays on the roster. Oakland could definitely go into camp with Jordan on …

TOMMY KELLY

DEFENSIVE TACKLE
No: 93
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 300
Birth date: 12/27/1980
College: Mississippi State
Acquired: Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2004

a2a_linkname=”Silver Spotlight: Tommy Kelly”;
a2a_linkurl=”http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/108.html”;

There is no deceit, misleading or dishonesty from the Oakland Raiders with the enforcement of new policies that the city of Oakland will institute at the McAfee Coliseum to start the 2008 NFL season.
On Tuesday, thousands of Raider season ticket holders received an email regarding Parking & Coliseum changes in compliance with the Oakland Municipal Code as to enhance the fans’ experience during game day.

a2a_linkname=”City enforcing ordinances; don’t blame the Raiders”;
a2a_linkurl=”http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/118.html”;

TONY STEWART

TIGHT END
No: 86
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 260
Birth date: 08/09/1979
College: Penn State
Acquired: Signed as an unrestricted free agent on March 10, 2007

a2a_linkname=”Silver Spotlight: Tony Stewart”;
a2a_linkurl=”http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/113.html”;

For those who may not have realized or who don’t read the blog, the Raiders Research Project is continuing to grow here at S&B Report!
The latest additions include lists of Raiders superlative accomplishments (Project No. 8 ) and a Memorial Wall of Raiders players who have died (Project No. 9).
They join the draft history, 1998-present (Project No. 7) on the list of projects added this year.
Meanwhile, of the six original projects created in 2006, four — the roster, the coaching history, the Gruden Trade and trade history, and the NFL …

THOMAS HOWARD

LINEBACKER
No: 53
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 240
Birth date: 07/14/1983
College: UTEP
Acquired: Selected in the 2nd round (38th overall) of the 2006 NFL Entry Draft

The Oakland Raiders catapulted Thomas Howard into the starting weak side linebacker spot during his rookie season and since, he has started 31-of-32 career contests.

a2a_linkname=”Silver Spotlight: Thomas Howard”;
a2a_linkurl=”http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/105.html”;