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With the Oakland Raiders implementing a zone-blocking scheme under new offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, the team is expecting free-agent acquisition Mike Brisiel to act as a coach on the field.
Which rookie will turn out to be the star in 2012? While it's too early to predict who, if any, will be extraordinary this year, I do believe that we truly are on the brink of a new and winning era for the Oakland Raiders . While the passing of the Raiders' late owner Al Davis was certainly a huge loss to the entire world of football and especially to the Silver and Black, the new year brings a ...
We know where NFC West teams stand in popularity among Americans. "Where are the final tallies for most popular teams (across the league)?" @ChrisLoces wants to know. 2012 Fan Favorites: Teams Chris was surprised the Oakland Raiders didn't crack the top five most popular teams in the latest survey from ESPN Sports Polls. The Raiders ranked 12th in polling for 2012's first quarter. Pollsters ...
The Raiders ' salary cap situation forced general manager Reggie McKenzie to release a few solid players this offseason. Notable players the Raiders had to let go because of the salary cap: Kamerion Wimbley and Stanford Routt. It's difficult to improve when two productive veteran players are released, particularly when both players help defend against the pass and the NFL continues to favor the ...
It is fitting that Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor's season was wiped out by his false start penalty. The rookie got on the field for one snap, a running play against the Chiefs, and he was too quick. Pryor is back...
The Cincinnati Bengals have been widely lauded for their 2012 draft class and rightfully so. It isn't just their duo of first round picks who'll help immediately, however.
The New York Jets have been to the postseason 14 times since changing its name from the New York Titans in 1963. While they have appeared in 25 playoff games, the Jets have just one Super Bowl title, which came in 1968-69.
Resident Michael McGuire recently donated two pet oxygen mask kits to the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department.
Sveum says team will understand if faithful are frustrated with 12-game skid PITTSBURGH — With a 12-game losing streak on their resume, the Cubs return to Wrigley Field on Monday for a three-game series against the Padres before departing on a 10-game trip.
Matt Shaughnessy’s life has changed a lot since the days of intimidating and stalking Eastern Connecticut Conference prey on weekends. The 2005 Norwich Free Academy graduate and Oakland Raiders starting defensive end is in the midst of a budding NFL career, and in the final season of his four-year, $2.602 million contract that included an $852,250 signing bonus. But don’t expect the paychecks ...
Imagine the year is 2003. It was nearly a decade ago, but just like today news was occurring all around the globe; the Iraq War began with the invasion of Iraq by the U.S. and allied forces; the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII; American documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock began his 30-day McDonaldâs diet.
The Oakland Raiders signed another quarterback to the roster, undrafted rookie Kyle Newhall-Caballero out of Brown University, on Tuesday, May 22, according to the Raiders' official site , the 6-foot-3, 214-pound player was named second-team All-Ivy League as a redshirt senior after completing 226-of-369 pass attempts for 2,356 yards and 18 touchdowns last year. The Raiders had not surprisingly ...
Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain has apologized for bringing bad publicity to the team following his recent conviction for assault.
His immediate future unclear following a conviction on four misdemeanors and a sentence of 180 days in jail by a municipal court judge, Raiders middle linebacker Rolando McClain worked with the first team during the club's organized team activity as he awaits appeal.
Terrell Owens has been everywhere the last few months—except on an NFL field. After sitting out all of the 2011 season with a knee injury and failing to draw interest from the league's 32 teams, Owens has made appearances in GQ, on Dr. Phil and even in the Indoor Football League as a player/minority owner. Owens hopes to change that. It appeared that Owens had successfully received looks from ...
In this Nov. 17, 2011 file photo, New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) and Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) walk off the field together after an NFL football game, in Denver. Tebow has been traded from the Denver Broncos to the New York Jets.
NFL The Cincinnati Bengals signed Wisconsin guard Kevin Zeitler to a four-year deal on Friday, leaving both of their first-round picks under contact. The Bengals had already signed Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick, the 17th overall pick. They got that selection by trading quarterback Carson Palmer to the Raiders last season.
While the Bears and Matt Forte seem to be at a standstill, running back Michael Bush is impressing his new Chicago coaches with his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield.
It wasn’t a coach, player or even a scout who first informed Zach Hurd that he had what it took to earn a living in the National Football League.
Oakland Raiders middle linebacker Rolando McClain issued an apology after being sentenced to six months in jail.
The Chicago Bears have built one of the NFL 's better ground attacks around four-year veteran Matt Forte . He's been the only consistent force on their offense, and the front office is about to make a huge mistake by not offering him a market-competitive offer. Mike Tice, the new offensive coordinator, and the Bears are looking to run an offense more similar to the Denver Broncos' offense that ...
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