Posted on September 7th, 2008 at 10:19 am by John
By Bill Williamson
The Oakland Raiders will likely try to win on the ground in JaMarcus Russell’s first game as the no-doubt starting quarterback.
ESPN.com: AFC West Blog: Run-first Raiders still need Russell
Posted on September 7th, 2008 at 10:19 am by John
Posted on September 7th, 2008 at 10:19 am by John
Inside The Oakland Raiders: Crucial game for Ryan
Posted on September 7th, 2008 at 9:51 am by John
Posted on September 7th, 2008 at 9:51 am by John
By Jerry McDonald
It is going to be an important night for a certain Raiders coach, and it’s not necessarily the one who has less than flattering things to say about the depth on his roster and has openly questioned the performance of some of his his players.
Inside Bay Area: Raiders’ Russell under microscope against stacked deck
Posted on September 7th, 2008 at 9:25 am by John
Posted on September 7th, 2008 at 9:25 am by John
By Monte Poole
ALAMEDA - THE ONLY element of JaMarcus Russell not in doubt is his right arm. It’s utterly amazing, among the strongest to unleash a football anywhere.
Inside Bay Area: Russell set for takeoff with Raiders
Posted on September 7th, 2008 at 9:22 am by John
Posted on September 7th, 2008 at 9:22 am by John
By Steve Corkran
ALAMEDA — Raiders middle linebacker Kirk Morrison’s face lights up when he reflects upon a game against an Arizona Cardinals team led by rookie quarterback Matt Leinart in 2006.
SFGate.com: Walker says reports of his demise greatly exaggerated
Posted on September 7th, 2008 at 9:18 am by John
Posted on September 7th, 2008 at 9:18 am by John
By David White
Call Javon Walker overweight during the offseason, and the Raiders’ wide receiver won’t mutter a word. Say he tried to quit in the middle of training camp, and he won’t dispute the point. Wonder out loud what really happened when he got robbed and beaten in Las Vegas, and he turns a deaf ear.
The Rocky Mountain News: Russell’s growth to be measured in Broncos-Raiders opener
Posted on September 7th, 2008 at 9:15 am by John
Posted on September 7th, 2008 at 9:15 am by John
By Josh Dubow
OAKLAND, Calif. — The goal in JaMarcus Russell’s NFL debut against Denver nine months ago was survival.
Inside The Oakland Raiders: Lights, camera . . . Javon
Posted on September 6th, 2008 at 5:13 pm by John
Posted on September 6th, 2008 at 5:13 pm by John
By Jerry McDonald
Lane Kiffin said during training camp he doesn’t have much use for the whole concept of playing “when the lights go on.”
Raiders.com: FS Michael Huff on the Prowl
Posted on September 6th, 2008 at 2:15 pm by John
Posted on September 6th, 2008 at 2:15 pm by John
By Cory Sterling
FS Michael Huff breaks up a pass during pre-season action against the Tennessee Titans.
If you see Michael Huff lining up in a different position in the defensive backfield this year, don’t be confused. For the past two seasons, Huff played strong safety for the Silver and Black, making 138 solo tackles, intercepting one pass and forcing one fumble. In his third season with the Raiders, Huff will move to free safety.
SFGate.com: Raiders Silver and Black Blog : Javon good to go
Posted on September 6th, 2008 at 2:13 pm by John
Posted on September 6th, 2008 at 2:13 pm by John
By David White
Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker practiced at full speed Saturday, coach Lane Kiffin said, and he’s expected to start Monday night’s season opener against the visiting Denver Broncos.
Sacbee.com Raiders Blog: Edwards looks ready
Posted on September 6th, 2008 at 12:01 pm by John
Posted on September 6th, 2008 at 12:01 pm by John
By Jason Jones
ALAMEDA — DE Kalimba Edwards was put through some drills by defensive line coach Keith Millard before the start of practice and didn’t show any signs of being bothered by his groin injury.