Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson continued his audacious play calling on Sunday afternoon versus the Cleveland Browns. A week after calling a fake punt, that ended in a 35-yard run by Rock Cartwright, Jackson picked the right spot to pull off a fake punt. He said, “We are going to do whatever it takes to win football games.” Even if it’s Shane...
Game Balls: Raiders 25 – Texans 20
The Oakland Raiders triumphed on the road, beating the Houston Texans, 25-20, a day after the passing of Al Davis. Here are some of the highlights, key plays and players that deserved game-balls during this emotional and memorable victory. Darrius Heyward-Bey Davis’ maligned first round selection a few years back posted seven-catches for 99-yards and one...
Raiders begin search for head coach; Jackson in the lead?
On Monday, the Oakland Raiders confirmed their search for a new head coach. Senior executive John Herrera told Steve Corkran, “We have begun the interview process,” and spoke on the anonymity of the search. Oakland will not be disseminate the names of the candidates nor whether or not interviews have taken place. The logical choice to inherit the job is...
Oakland Raiders: Rock Cartwright a special addition
The Oakland Raiders have been getting special contributions from Rock Cartwright all season. Since signing a one-year deal in April, the veteran has been a reliable presence on and off the field for the Silver & Black. A teammate of Jason Campbell’s in Washington, Cartwright has provided invaluable support to the passer, young players and made John...
Oakland Raiders at the Midpoint: The best and worst of 2010
Here’s a summary of the best and the worst for the Oakland Raiders (4-4) so far in the 2010 season: MVP (Offense) Darren McFadden, RB Explosive, dynamic and a workhorse – Raider fans never thought they would hear those words describing McFadden. He has been an All-Pro performer with 688-yards rushing (5.5 yds/att) and 4 scores on the ground. He’s also...