The Oakland Raiders waived offensive lineman Erik Pears to make room for recently signed defensive lineman Jay Alford. Yamon Figurs got the opening day nod for kickoff and punt returns. “Probably just the explosiveness. He touches it, and you got a chance for something big every time. That’s a dimension, as we talked about at the end of last season, all...
Raiders Notes: Getting ready for the Titans
The status of Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush is up in the air right now. Whether or not he plays against the Tennessee Titans is a mystery at this point, but one thing’s for sure, the Silver & Black may not declare his ability to play completely until game time. “He did some individual work, caught the ball, ran some routs, carried it a little...
Raiders training camp images
SBReport.net again takes a look at the Oakland Raiders training camp through the lenses of our photographers. Quarterback Jason Campbell (#8) working with fullback Alex Daniels (now listed as #39) Michael Bush appears to be headed to a starting role with the Silver & Black. Hue Jackson will be primed to use his bulky, yet versatile rusher to get the...
A look into the Raiders Training Camp
Here’s a look at the Oakland Raiders working during the summer at their training camp facility: Chane Moline (#40) and Alex Daniels (#71) working together… Rookie linebacker Rolando McClain (#55) Linebacker Quentin Groves (#52) blowing past Darren McFadden (#20) Rock Cartwright (#25) getting ready to take on Ricky Brown (#57) Rookies Travis...
Sixth round LB Travis Goethel signs with Raiders
The Oakland Raiders have inked sixth round draft choice Travis Goethel. Goethel, a 6’2, 240 pound linebacker, was a three-year starter for the Arizona State Sun Devils. The 190th selection will try to make the squad as a reserve, but mainly on special teams where they could be an opening after the release of Isaiah Ekejiuba. Oakland has yet to sign their top...