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Bush headed to Chicago; Barber on his way out?

22 March 2012

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Thurs @ 1:05 pm CST — You can count Forte among those who aren’t enamored with the addition of Bush to the fold. Here’s what he posted on his Twitter timeline a short while ago: “There’s only so many times a man that has done everything he’s been asked to do can be disrespected! Guess the [...]

Colts interested in signing Lawson?

22 March 2012

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With seemingly every big name starter, aside from wide receiver Reggie Wayne, gone from the team this off-season, the Colts have had to start from scratch with their roster, signing players that fit better with new head coach Chuck Pagano’s 3-4 defensive scheme. One potential option that is gaining steam is hybrid linebacker Manny Lawson, who [...]

Raiders moving on from Bush at running back?

27 February 2012

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One of the biggest question marks facing the Raiders this off-season is what direction they should take with running back Michael Bush, who’s currently slated to be a free agent when the signing period begins in two weeks. Using their franchise tag to keep Bush in the fold for at least another season was once [...]

Kevin Boss headed to the Black Hole

5 August 2011

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The Raiders didn’t waste much time replacing their pass-catching tight end — who was lost in free agency — with one of similar qualities. According to ESPNNewYork.com, the Raiders and Kevin Boss have agreed to terms on a four year, $16 million contract. The guaranteed money and other specific terms of the deal are not [...]

Asomugha sets sights on Jets, Packers

10 January 2011

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Now that Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha has surprisingly found a way out of his contract with Oakland, his potential landing spots are beginning to shape up, as those who know him well are offering up their predictions. According to former Raiders beat writer David White (now with the San Francisco Chronicle), Asomugha has long wanted [...]

Asomugha to enter free agency, contract voided

9 January 2011

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In what can only be described as a shocking turn of events in Oakland, Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha is reportedly set to hit the open market as a free agent this off-season, with his contract voided after he failed to reach specific statistical incentives this year. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Asomugha’s contract contained [...]

Cable finished in Oakland, Jackson on his way up?

4 January 2011

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Tues @ 9:00 pm – Nothing is official as of yet, but all signs are pointing towards Cable’s time with the Raiders being over. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Oakland has reportedly informed Cable that they will not be picking up the $2.5 million option they have available to bring him back for another season [...]

McNabb okay with return to Washington

28 December 2010

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Just two weeks removed from being relegated to the bench, Donovan McNabb has expressed a desire to stay the course with the Redskins next season, if he can gain some assurance that he’ll be the team’s starter from head coach Mike Shanahan. Despite not having much to work with aside from McNabb as of right [...]

Raiders make entire team open to trade

17 October 2010

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It’s unlikely to amount to much of anything before Tuesday’s trade deadline, but according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, every player on Oakland’s roster is available for a price, including Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. The Raiders have played this game in the past, hoping to drum up interest in a player they’ve lost interest in, [...]

Gradkowski named Raiders’ starting QB vs. Rams

23 September 2010

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The Philadelphia Eagles made a ton of noise in the NFL world when they announced a sudden change at the quarterback position on Tuesday, granting quarterback Michael Vick the reins to a full-time first-string role ahead of Kevin Kolb, and the Raiders appear to be following in similar footsteps. Despite having Jason Campbell prepare for [...]

Browns looking to trade for Kevin Kolb

22 September 2010

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Wed @ 1:56 pm – 610 WIP’s report has been confirmed by ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio, who went a step further in saying that “multiple teams” have contacted the Eagles about a possible trade for Kolb. Teams likely to have been in that group include Buffalo, Arizona, Oakland, and Jacksonville. 12:58 pm – The drama surrounding [...]

Cable non-committal on Campbell as starter

19 September 2010

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Coming into this season, much was made of Oakland’s acquisition of quarterback Jason Campbell and many felt his presence would right the ship, so to speak, pushing the Raiders back from the depths of despair they’ve inhabited in recent years. Those feelings came to a screeching halt earlier today, as Oakland’s head coach Tom Cable [...]

Raiders, Redskins pushing hard for Houshmandzadeh

5 September 2010

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There’s been no shortage of speculation in the past 36 hours surrounding wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh and his decision on where to play this season, and while a choice hasn’t been reached as of yet, it seems that two teams have risen to the top of his list. Citing a source close to the situation, [...]

Houshmandzadeh losing options for landing spot

5 September 2010

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When the Seahawks decided to throw caution to the wind and released wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh yesterday, the general consensus was that the Vikings were the leader in the clubhouse to obtain his services for this season. But a full day later, reality has sunk into the situation, with Minnesota making it fairly clear that [...]

Roster Cuts: AFC West

5 September 2010

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Here’s the latest on each team’s moves to reach the 53 man roster limit in the AFC West. We’ll be updating this with any additions that we find throughout the night, so be sure to check back often. Feel free to leave any thoughts you may have in the comment section. Denver Broncos WR – [...]

Raiders dodge major bullet with Campbell injury

30 August 2010

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After watching starting quarterback Jason Campbell hit the turf hard last weekend against the 49ers, Oakland’s coaching staff and fans alike were probably shaking their heads, wondering what more could go wrong in their attempt to escape the divisional cellar they’ve inhabited throughout most of the decade. Their fears were assuaged though earlier today, as [...]

Release of JaMarcus Russell a solid step for Oakland

28 April 2010

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Over the past three years, quarterback JaMarcus Russell has experienced it all with the Raiders. The highs (very few) and the lows (quite a lot). But one thing has remained constant for Russell in that period of time, and it alone has been the single biggest factor in his disastrous career thus far: his inability [...]

Shanahan: Haynesworth trade “not going to happen.”

23 April 2010

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Over the past week, there’s been a multitude of rumors floating around claiming the Redskins would be all too eager to send defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth packing for a new home, and while team officials in Washington have remained adamant that there’s no way that would happen, it simply made too much sense not to [...]

Bills, Raiders not interested in adding Roethlisberger

22 April 2010

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Over the past few days, speculation has run rampant around the league about the Steelers decision to quietly shop starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to other franchises. Despite their initial intentions, word quickly leaked out of Pittsburgh’s discussions with other clubs and up to now it seemed as though the frontrunners to eventually acquire the embattled [...]

Jaguars send Quintin Groves to Raiders

21 April 2010

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The Raiders continued their efforts to upgrade their pass rush this afternoon, trading one of their fifth round selections to Jacksonville to acquire defensive end Quintin Groves. The news was first reported by Groves himself this afternoon on his Twitter account, telling his fans he was on his way to Oakland. It was confirmed a [...]