In his first full year as a starter, JaMarcus Russell has not been able to display the talent that made him the no. 1 overall choice in the 2007 NFL draft. With the struggles of the offense, the changing of coaches and the lack of performers around him, its been hard for Russell to make his mark. And after weeks of not finding the end zone and even missing his...
Game Grades: Oakland Raiders 31 – Denver Broncos 10
QUARTERBACK — B+ JaMarcus Russell was an efficient 10/11 for 152 yards with one touchdown toss. A week after a death in his family and after Tom Cable raved about his practices leading up the game; the young passer was poised and led the team with his solid outing. With Cable, the Raiders are stretching the field more to suit his abilities. Today, the...
Countdown to Paydirt: Oakland Raiders vs. Denver Broncos
The Oakland Raiders (2-8) head to Invesco Field this Sunday to avenge a 41-14 defeat at the hands of the rival Denver Broncos (6-4) in week one. A loss for the Silver & Black guarantees their six straight losing season and their 10th loss in 11 meetings against the Broncos. The Raiders lead the all-time series 54-40-2, but Mike Shanahan has made it an...
OAKLAND RAIDERS, FIRMGREEN TEAM UP TO ‘GO GREEN’ IN BAY AREA
OAKLAND RAIDERS, FIRMGREEN TEAM UP TO ‘GO GREEN’ IN BAY AREA The Raiders have established a relationship with FirmGreen, whose team of leading environmental consultants was retained to assist the organization in reducing its carbon footprint. Over the next three years, FirmGreen will be evaluating the Raiders’ day-to-day and game day operations to...
After the Game with Darren McFadden: Dolphins 17 – Raiders 15
MIAMI, FL – Raiders running back Darren McFadden spoke to the media after the Raiders 17-15 defeat at Miami. Here are some of his comments after the game. On halfback option play that lost yardage: I held on to it too long. It was a run pass option and I felt I held on to it too long. Health after the game: I feel pretty good. Struggling...