Javon Walker, WR Walker signed with the Raiders in March of 2008. The six-year $55 million contract that included more than $16 million in guarantees was restructured in March of 2009 after he tallied a putrid 15 receptions for 196 yards with one score after his first year with Oakland. He recorded no stats in 2009 and stated in September, “I’m more than...
15-years of Free Agency for the Raiders – Part 1
Rich Gannon, QB At 33, Oakland tabbed the former Kansas City passer to lead Jon Gruden’s offense. That signing in February of 1999 changed the fortunes of the Silver & Black. Gannon once said, “When I came to Oakland in 1999, I didn’t sign up to be the team jerk but I was taken aback by the things I was seeing. Guys being late to...
Game Grades: Dallas Cowboys 24 – Oakland Raiders 7
QUARTERBACK: C- Bruce Gradkowski ended the game 18-of-35 for 200 yards one touchdown and no interceptions. Many times, he had to get rid of the football under the gun, which affected his accuracy. On back-to-back plays to open the game – on 2nd and 6 and 3rd and 6 – he was not able to set up his feet or release the ball cleanly to keep the drive alive. A few...
Countdown to Paydirt: Oakland Raiders vs. Dallas Cowboys
On Thanksgiving Day, the Oakland Raiders (3-7) will face the Dallas Cowboys (7-3). It’s the first time the Silver & Black play on this national holiday since 1970. Oakland is 3-2 on Thanksgiving, have a 6-3 lead in the regular season series versus the Cowboys and have a three game winning streak against Dallas. OAKLAND RAIDERS On Offense: For less than a...
Oakland Raiders Wrangle Cowboys 31-10
Oakland, CA – Oakland won the toss and elected to kick. The Cowboys started their drive backed up to their own 6yd line after having committed a holding penalty on the kickoff. The Raiders began with a strong defensive stand as they batted a pass incomplete, stuffed the Cowboy runner for a 1 yard loss, and forced an incompletion to record their first...