Oakland Raiders News and Podcast
NFL.com: Raiders preview: Could show signs of improvement
Posted on August 26th, 2008 at 8:33 pm by John

By Ron Borges

When you’ve averaged less than four wins a season for the past four years, saying you’ve improved doesn’t necessarily mean much. That being said, the Raiders should be better this year. Not competitive even in the AFC’s weakest division, but better.

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Scout.com: Bush not moving to fullback
Posted on August 26th, 2008 at 8:21 pm by John

By Michael Wagaman

Contrary to several reports the Raiders have no intention of trying to convert Michael Bush to a full-time fullback. That point was made Tuesday by head coach Lane Kiffin, who emphatically shot down any notion of Bush switching positions.

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Inside Bay Area: Grove reclaims starting center job
Posted on August 26th, 2008 at 7:32 pm by John

By Steve Corkran

ALAMEDA — Winning the competition for the starting job at center was the easy part as far as Jake Grove was concerned. The real obstacle was getting his balky right knee healthy enough to fight for the spot he once owned.

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SFGate.com: Raiders notes: Kiffin reverses field on Bush’s move to fullback
Posted on August 26th, 2008 at 7:28 pm by John

By David White

Fullback Michael Bush isn’t a fullback after all, Raiders coach Lane Kiffin said.

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USATODAY.com: Nnamdi Asomugha: Tough name, but a shut-down game
Posted on August 26th, 2008 at 6:37 pm by John

By Jim Corbett

NAPA, Calif. — Nnamdi Asomugha. Remember the name and his shut-down game. (And if you can’t pronounce the name, it’s NAM-dee AWE-sum-WAH.)

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Bleacher Report: Oakland Raiders: As the Nation Turns…
Posted on August 26th, 2008 at 6:36 pm by John

By Raider Card Addict

Well, it’s Monday folks. Another day along the path of the saved or the cursed, depending on your poison.

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SFGate.com: Raiders Silver and Black Blog : Jake gets his Grove back
Posted on August 26th, 2008 at 6:35 pm by John

By David White

Raiders center Jake Grove was declared champion of the starter’s competition with 11-year veteran John Wade, coach Lane Kiffin announced Tuesday.

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Sacbee.com Raiders Blog: Starting at center … Jake Grove
Posted on August 26th, 2008 at 6:34 pm by John

By Jason Jones

ALAMEDA - You’ve got to love Lane Kiffin’s honesty.

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Inside The Oakland Raiders: Grove gets the nod at center
Posted on August 26th, 2008 at 6:33 pm by John

By Jerry McDonald

It was some time during late July when Jake Grove was asked about the surgery on right knee when he politely excused himself.

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Thoughts from the Dark Side: Raiders get down to 75 by cutting James and Elling
Posted on August 26th, 2008 at 6:32 pm by John

By Rob Calonge

The Raiders were only two players away from reaching the mandated maximum roster size of 75.

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