For the first time in 52-years, the Oakland Raiders (3-2) will play at home without Al Davis. The Cleveland Browns (2-2) travel to the Black Hole, and head coach Pat Shurmur has addressed his team regarding the circumstances surrounding this contest. “I have made the team aware. I’ve had two team meetings so far, one Monday and then one this morning and...
Raiders will celebrate life of Al Davis Sunday, during game vs. Browns
This Sunday, the Oakland Raiders will pay tribute to Al Davis at the O.co Coliseum, in their first home game since the passing of the legendary figure. On their official web-site it states: Please be sure to join us at this Sunday’s game between The Oakland Raiders and the Cleveland Browns at O.com Coliseum in Oakland as we honor and celebrate the life of...
Raiders: Looking ahead at Cleveland & other notes
The Oakland Raiders open a very important home stretch this weekend when they face the Cleveland Browns. They have three home games in four weeks – sandwiched with a bye – to propel themselves atop the AFC West. But all the focus should remain on the next one. “We got another opportunity to go out and get another win under our belt here at home in front of...
Raiders: Cable’s team needs a back-to-back ‘W’ vs. SF
Out of Tom Cable’s 11-wins as the head of the Oakland Raiders, the only time his club was able to put together back-to-back wins was at the end of the 2008 season. His record after Raider victories: 1-9. Opponents have outscored the Silver & Black 215-78 in those contests. Here’s a breakdown of Oakland’s struggles under Cable after...
Raiders acquire Kamerion Wimbley from Browns
The Oakland Raiders struck a deal with the trade happy Cleveland Browns on Sunday, acquiring linebacker Kamerion Wimbley. The 26-year old was the Browns 13th overall selection in the 2006 draft when then general manager Phil Savage stated, “The very first time I saw Kamerion in person I said, ‘This is the prototype’ — the arm length, the...