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JaMarcus Russell too busy for team

By John ⋅ March 15, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Thoughts from the Dark Side

JaMarcus Russell has not yet arrived at the Alameda training facility for the voluntary workouts. Given his track record, it should not surprise anyone.

Welcome our new guest writer Bret Armstrong as he points out that Russell is on the fast track to success in 2010 is hurting himself by not showing up.

Bret has agreed to share his own Dark Thoughts with us on the Oakland Raiders. Like us, he is opinionated, and he will be providing his unique take on that which is happening around the Silver and Black.

Enjoy his take on JaMarcus Russell being conspicuous by his absence, and give him a nice warm welcome in the comment box, if so inclined.

Alston signs in Tampa Bay

By John ⋅ March 12, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Thoughts from the Dark Side

Oakland Raiders unrestricted free agent linebacker/special teams ace Jon Alston has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Addition by Subtraction? Oakland Raiders Make Way For New Blood

By John ⋅ March 9, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

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After overspending with the re-signing of kicker Sebastian Janikowski, it seems Al Davis has decided to cut loose some other players before adding to the Oakland Raider’s 2010 roster.

Justin Fargas was the first to feel the ax fall, after failing a physical due to knee injuries. Fargas has been a solid contributor to Oakland’s run game over the last several seasons, however his inability to …

Supposed Raider fire sale nothing new

By John ⋅ February 25, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

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The most recent bit of non-news reporting is the notion that the Raiders have essentially put the entire team on the block. This idea was first sparked at the Pro Bowl when Nnamdi Asomugha joked about teaming up with Darrell Revis on the Jets or vice versa. The rumblings of tampering and possible teaming up of those two on the same team began immediately. All the while, Nnamdi admitted he was not serious and was likely getting quite a kick out of the sports reporters more closely resembling tabloid “journalists.”

Good Riddance, Clancy Pendergast

By John ⋅ February 22, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

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When the Arizona Cardinals made it to Superbowl XLIII, it was on the strength of a great passing attack highlighting the skills of future Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner and all-pro wide out Larry Fitzgerald. When the Cardinals lost that game to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the blame deserving fell on defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast, who was soon relieved of his duties. Pendergast …

Richard Seymour is Salivating

By John ⋅ February 17, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

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Sebastian Janikowski is now the highest paid place kicker in NFL history. The Raiders and Seabass struck a deal on Tuesday reportedly worth million per year over four years, with million guaranteed. Let that sink in for a minute. million dollars a year to kick a football and not really any accountability for how well it’s kicked. While Seabass may be a have a seriously strong leg, he’s …