With the draft just eight days away, it’s time to start looking at some of the Raiders’ potential draft picks. For this series of pieces, lets just make the assumption that the Raiders are unable to find a trade partner to trade down with. Don’t be surprised to hear commissioner Roger Goodell utter the words: “With the third-overall pick...
Former Raiders DT Kelly signs with New England
Former Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Tommy Kelly signed with the New England Patriots today, becoming the latest in a string of defensive lineman to join the team after playing in Oakland. Kelly spent nine seasons with the Raiders, but a significant drop-off this past year and a large salary in 2013 contributed to his release last month as a part of GM...
Raiders to continue purging of roster
Reports have surfaced that the Raiders are expected to release veteran defensive tackle Tommy Kelly on Wednesday. Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie has been ridding the roster of booming contracts in an attempt to create himself a more cap-friendly roster. Shedding Kelly’s contract this year would save himself roughly $4.75 million dollars, but now...
Reports: Oakland Raiders defensive tackle arrested
ProFootballTalk.com has issued a report that Raiders defensive tackle Desmond Bryant was arrested Sunday morning on charges of “criminal mischief”. While details have not been released on the defensive tackle’s arrest, it is poor timing on Bryant’s to be arrested. Bryant is set to be a free agent when the new league year begins in March....
DC Jason Tarver discusses the Raiders defense (8/22/2012)
New defensive coordinator Jason Tarver took time to address the media following Wednesday’s practice. Both the video and transcript can be found below: —————————————————————————— Transcript: How do...