Hue Jackson was given permission to talk to Al Saunders for the vacant offensive coordinator position with the Silver & Black. “We’ll just have to see what happens,” Baltimore Ravens’ head coach John Harbaugh said. “Obviously you never want to lose really good coaches. Al Saunders is a great coach and a great man. He’s...
Seymour, Asomugha & Lechler make the AFC Pro Bowl roster
The Oakland Raiders will have three representatives on the AFC Pro Bowl roster. Defensive lineman Richard Seymour, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and punter Shane Lechler will head to Hawaii. This will be the sixth time Seymour has been selected for the NFL’s all-star game. Asomugha has been chosen four times and Lechler has represented the Silver & Black six...
Keeping Tom Cable is a must for Oakland
The Oakland Raiders are on the verge of a .500 season. Yup, no more double digit losing campaigns; that ended under Tom Cable’s watch. The Raiders are a respectable bunch and could finish 2010 with an undefeated season against AFC West opponents with a win versus the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead this Sunday. Cable’s contract is up once the year is out,...
Oakland Raiders: Who belongs in the Pro Bowl?
Darren McFadden, RB The Case: McFadden has arrived, becoming one of the premier weapons in the league. His performances and value to the Silver & Black is MVP-like. No other rushers in the AFC have more 20+ yard runs or have carried the football with the combination of speed and power that he has. His 5.2-yards per carry is only topped by Jamaal Charles...
Game Grades: Indianapolis Colts 31 – Oakland Raiders 26
QUARTERBACK: B- Jason Campbell’s first half statistics were respectable; 12-of-17 for 87-yards. But the offensive output for the team was horrendous. Zach Miller dropped a potential 1st down on a 3rd and 4, Campbell’s arm was hit as he released the football by Robert Mathis on a 3rd and 9 and was pressured on another 3rd and 9 when Jared Veldheer was beaten...