Al Davis
-
Monte Poole: Javon Walker only the latest example of Raiders', 49ers' free-agent follies; here's the 10 worst ever
Oakland Raiders News on San Jose Mercury News &bull YesterdayOakland Raiders Javon Walker, #84, drops a pass while playing against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of their game on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. Maybe that's why it took Al Davis… Full Story »
-
Raiders have warped view of value of their players
Thoughts from the Dark Side &bull Mar 9, 2010
It has always been difficult to gauge was the Raiders will do from day to day and Al Davis has always been known for a few head scratchers. But this off season one would think that with the uncapped season, Davis would be the one NFL mind that would be in his element. Afterall, the way the free agent market is right now is almost exactly the format it was back when Al was still considered a genius; back when the Raiders ruled the NFL; back when almost every acquisition and trade they made turned out to be the right… Full Story »
Oakland Raiders NFL Art Glass Clock
sponsored listing • Shopping.comWhile we are not trying to encourage clock watching, it is hard to keep your eyes off this stunning Art-Glass Clock. Each is hand painted in team colors with a large team logo in the center....Full Story »
-
Raiders cut loose WR Walker, DE Ellis
NFL News on Fox Sports &bull Mar 9, 2010
The Raiders were hoping to have added a No. 1 receiver when they signed Walker. He had 89 catches for 1,382 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2004 for Green Bay and 69 catches for 1,084 yards and eight scores in… Full Story »
-
MM: NFL Network's missed opportunities
Thoughts from the Dark Side &bull Mar 8, 2010
Its Monday, again. OK, its still Sunday night as I am putting this edition of Monday Mumblings together. Although, it is likely Monday now as you read. Perhaps, its still Sunday, or it could even be Tuesday or Wednesday. For that matter, it may not even be the year 2010, in which case this is a slice of history. Enough of the time travel discussion. Leave that to Scott Bakula trying to… Full Story »
-
Raiders' Cable soap opera shows no signs of ending
Oakland Raiders News on Contra Costa Times &bull Mar 7, 2010Who knows what will happen next involving Raiders owner Al Davis, coach Tom Cable and quarterback JaMarcus Russell? Full Story »
Jamarcus Russell Oakland Raiders Nfl Replica Jersey
sponsored listing • Shopping.comLooks like JaMarcus Russell's real jersey - and at a great price! Reebok - the official onfield brand of the NFL - has made this jersey to look and feel like the real thing, but at a price that'll make you stand up and cheer. Makes a great gift for your favorite fan! Screen printed with your favorite...Full Story »
-
Dansby says he'll visit "every team"
Pro Football Talk &bull Mar 5, 2010
Though free agent linebacker Karlos Dansby's first trip will be to Miami, he's also keeping watch on the Redskins. And everyone else. I'm going to take every visit. I'm going in to every team to see what type of piece… Full Story »
-
Buchanon goes bye-bye
Pro Football Talk &bull Mar 4, 2010
Recently, there were rumors that the Lions might trade for cornerback Antonio Cromartie. They haven't, and they reportedly won't. But they've cut one of their own one-time first-round cornerbacks, parting ways with Philip Buchanon, a league source tells us. Buchanon… Full Story »
-
Up to 100 'Al, Hire a GM' billboards planned
Thoughts from the Dark Side &bull Mar 4, 2010
This time they have even bigger plans in store. MR. DAVIS, Do the right thing. The intended recipient of this message was Oakland Raider owner and managing general partner, Al Davis. And the message itself is self explanatory. But despite the petition that has reached over 50,000 signatures, the pouring in of donations… Full Story »
-
Rock out with your mock draft out: Doug Farrar
Mocking the Draft &bull Mar 4, 2010
You may or may not know him, but Doug Farrar is a pretty good football writer. He brings it strong to Football Outsiders, Scout.com, Yahoo!, the Washington Post and anywhere else that doesn't suck. But, this is "Rock out with… Full Story »
Oakland Raiders NFL Floor Rug (4' x 6')
sponsored listing • Shopping.comEach Fan Mats product is produced in a 250,000 sq. ft. state-of-the art manufacturing facility. Only the highest quality, high luster yarn with 16 oz. face weight is used. These mats are chromo jet printed, allowing for unique, full penetration of the color down the entire tuft of yarn. Products feature...Full Story »
-
Bad News: Taylor Mays Posts an Impressive 40 Time
Silver and Black Pride &bull Mar 4, 2010
Yesterday, defensive backs were performing at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. Taylor Mays, the safety from USC, was of course among those defensive backs. Out of everyone in the 2010 draft class, Mays is the player that scares me the… Full Story »
-
Routt gets big offer?
Silver and Black Blog on SF Chronicle &bull Mar 3, 2010
Raiders cornerback Stanford Routt is expected to get a pricy first- and third-round tender as a restricted free agent, according to Adam Caplan of Scout.com. That's a $3.268 million year for a backup who... Routt gets big offer? Raiders cornerback… Full Story »
-
Atlanta Falcons Combine Notebook, 3/3 Edition
The Falcoholic &bull Mar 3, 2010
Jerry Hughes will run you down like a mobile windmill. Welcome to the third edition of Dave the Falconer's NFL Combine notebook, which takes a bunch of semi-useful drills run by players whose stock is fluctuating wildly and attempts to make sense of them. You may need a hard hat. If there's one thing the Combine has taught… Full Story »
-
The Raiders Love Themselves Some Stanford Routt
NFL Blog on AOL Sports Fanhouse &bull Mar 3, 2010
One could almost certainly write a very readable book about the bizarre decisions made by the Raiders personnel department over the years. When someone does step up to write that book, they should reserve a chapter for the handling of… Full Story »
-
Shake Me - How Turnovers and Penalties Shook the 2009 Denver Broncos
Mile High Report &bull Mar 3, 2010
Shake it, don't break it, baby. Penalties and turnovers hurt, like a kick to the groin. In fact, you hear about penalties and turnovers so often in post-game press conferences, you would think that play calling had little do do with the results of the game. And often this is the case. The team that does the best job executing its own individual game plan is usually the winner. Penalties and Turnovers are simply markers along the way. But when you chart every offensive play in a given season, you tend to only focus on… Full Story »
Oakland Raiders NFL Desk Clock by The Memory Company
sponsored listing • Shopping.com...Full Story »
-
AFC West: Where Tim Tebow might land - ESPN
Arrowhead Pride &bull Mar 2, 2010
Would the apocalypse be upon us? Zombies rising from the grave? Armageddon? Tebow to the Raiders sounds like something from the book of revelations. Good vs. Evil. The final battle. Tebow leading gods army against Al Davis and his evil… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Al Davis
-
Taylor Mays' 40 Time: Twitter Explodes
ACME Packing Company &bull Mar 2, 2010
Guys, McShay and Kiper just choked on their lunch. Taylor Mays initially appeared to have run the 40-yard dash in 4.24 seconds. However, the official number is 4.43. Thoughts? Does this make him more appealing to the Packers at the… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Al Davis
-
Cleveland Browns' possible pick Joe Haden runs disappointing 4.57 in 40
Browns Beat Blog on Cleveland.com &bull Mar 2, 2010Perhaps most shocked about Haden's slow time was NFL Network's Mike Mayock, who had said Haden could solidify his status as a top 10 pick with a sub-4.4. Deion Sanders said on NFL Network that Haden had "a horrible stance''… Full Story »
-
Bob Kap, innovator in kicking approach who helped bring soccer style to NFL, dies
NFL News on Dallas Morning News &bull Mar 2, 2010
A renaissance man whose vocations ranged from painting to coaching soccer, Kap had a decided impact on football in general and the Dallas Cowboys in particular. Starting with the union between Toni Fritsch and the Cowboys, Kap helped import European… Full Story »
-
Gradkowski tender is fat lady in Russell's swan song
Thoughts from the Dark Side &bull Mar 2, 2010
This stands as the final signal that the Raiders are ready to move on from JaMarcus Russell. When JaMarcus Russell was benched after nine games last season, it already seemed like a long time coming. After a tumultuous off-season that… Full Story »
-
BTSC Daily Six Pack - Your Basic Xs and Os Edition
Behind the Steel Curtain &bull Mar 1, 2010
Maryland's Bruce Campbell, left, and Iowa's Kyle Calloway run a drill at the NFL combine. Looking for some of the NFL combine numbers posted by this year's crop of players? Additionally, I heard one of the best combines has come from my fellow Maryland alumnus, Bruce Campbell. He was one of only… Full Story »
