The Oakland Raiders, per reports from ESPN, are having their yearly fire sale. Adam Schefter tweeted “Done it before and doing it again: With trade deadline Tuesday, Raiders have informed teams they’re willing to trade any player on roster.” According to league sources, the Silver & Black are gauging the interest of teams regarding players on their...
Tuesday Notes: Raiders cut Alford, add Davis, who will cover Antonio Gates?
Steve Corkran first confirmed that the Oakland Raiders had signed linebacker Bruce Davis and cut lineman Jay Alford on Tuesday. Because of injuries to Thomas Howard (knee) and Quentin Groves (hamstring), Oakland was thin at linebacker to start the week. If they don’t get healthy on that unit quick, Davis may be thrown out there for Sunday’s match-up against...
Oakland Raiders Thursday Updates: Tennessee opener coming
If you were the Oakland Raiders, would you disclose whether or not your starting rusher will play or not days prior to the contest? I wouldn’t. Well, that is what they’ll likely do with Michael Bush. Keeping the Tennessee Titans thinking they’ll get a dosage of Bush on Sunday could only help Oakland’s game plan for Sunday, especially if they go with the...
Raiders: A look at Rolando McClain
The Oakland Raiders are happy with their first round draft choice Rolando McClain… Really happy. He’s been every bit the gym rat they expected. He studies film diligently, has shown off his talents on the field in the early stages of camp and has the look of a leader to be, even if he is only a rookie. Many questioned his ability to play in space. Well,...
Oakland Raiders: Working with Students and Charities
Per press releases by the Oakland Raiders: LB Thomas Howard visited The Bay Area After-School All-Stars at Horace Mann Elementary in San Jose. The Bay Area After-School All-Stars is a program that provides free after school programming for underserved youth. The program currently serves 26 schools in San Jose and is looking to expand to more schools in the...