Here are a few trade scenarios that could help the Oakland Raiders free up some cap-space, acquire some draft selections or give them more wiggle room to operate this upcoming season. Trade Kevin Boss to the New York Giants He’s only scheduled to make $2 million in base salary, but after a season in which he tallied only 28-catches for 368-yards, Boss may be...
Raiders: Who could be chopped next? (Part 2, the defense & special teams)
Here’s a look at which Oakland Raiders could be chopped this off-season – part two. Part one featured the offense; in this edition we look at the defense and special teams. DEFENSE Aaron Curry, LB The final year of his contract will pay him $5.7 million. Curry actually played well for the Raiders after the mid-season trade and appeared to be rejuvenated....
With Dennis Allen on board, these Raiders are on notice
The Oakland Raiders hired Dennis Allen on Tuesday evening. His prowess as a defensive minded coach was one of the major reasons why Reggie McKenzie selected him. Especially after a 2011 season in which Oakland’s defensive unit faltered in many vital spots and was a major reason as to why they did not reach the playoffs. Here’s a look at a few players to...
Raiders planning to move M.Huff from FS to CB
Per beat writer Steve Corkran, the Oakland Raiders will move free-safety Michael Huff to cornerback next season. This indicates that the Silver & Black are highly concerned with the play at defensive back, especially opposite Stanford Routt. Rookies DeMarcus Van Dyke and Chimdi Chekwa saw action at that spot, but both are raw and neither appears ready to...
Saturday: Chargers aware of Bush, Oakland getting healthy & more
In seven career games versus the San Diego Chargers, Michael Bush has amassed 490-yards rushing (4.3) and four touchdowns, including his record breaking 242-yards from scrimmage performance earlier in this season. Norv Turner and San Diego’s defense is well aware of the rusher’s prowess and his importance to Oakland’s offense. “[Bush] is a big, physical...