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Assured Perfect Season; Raiders Release Commemorative Bag

Assured Perfect Season; Raiders Release Commemorative Bag

  [Too soon?  Awe c'mon, we can have fun with this...]

Yes folks, that’s right, with the 2014 season all but guaranteed to be winless, the Oakland Raiders have begun issuing 0-16 commemorative paper bags.

With no top statistics and no significant achievements this season, it’s not likely that anyone will buy these so they are free.

“We owe it to our fans to protect their identity during this…

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New Raiders Head Coach Sparano Believes His Philosophy Can Turn Things Around — Mark Davis Says Things Can Change By Running The Right Schemes — Media Speculate On Future Coaches While Taking Shots At Davis For Lack Of Leadership & GM McKenzie As Being The Real Source Of The Team’s Problem

New Raiders Head Coach Sparano Believes His Philosophy Can Turn Things Around — Mark Davis Says Things Can Change By Running The Right Schemes — Media Speculate On Future Coaches While Taking Shots At Davis For Lack Of Leadership & GM McKenzie As Being The Real Source Of The Team’s Problem

    Sparano Introduced as Interim Head Coach  (Raiders.com)…General Manager Reggie McKenzie introduced Tony Sparano as the Raiders Interim Head Coach at press conference Tuesda afternoon.

QUESTION: How much change can you affect with the rest of the staff remaining intact? Is there a plan as far as play calling on offense? Will that change and overall how much can change with the rest of the…

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Davis Needs To Fire Raiders Coaching Staff During Bye Week

Davis Needs To Fire Raiders Coaching Staff During Bye Week

  Some Raider Nation fans, NFL analysts, and members of the media may not be certain about the need for Raiders owner Mark Davis to fire Head Coach Dennis Allen, Defensive Coordinator Jason Tarver, and Offensive Coordinator Greg Olson over the bye week, but he does, and here are my top three reasons why:

1) They’re not winning.

No matter what excuse you have to keep the current coaching staff and…

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Raiders vs. Patriots Game Preview — Brady Taunts Raider Nation — But Matchup Not Like The Old Days — Matt Schaub With Family, Not Raiders (Birth Of Child) — Raiders Not Returning To Oakland After Patriots; Heading To England For Dolphins Game

Raiders vs. Patriots Game Preview — Brady Taunts Raider Nation — But Matchup Not Like The Old Days — Matt Schaub With Family, Not Raiders (Birth Of Child) — Raiders Not Returning To Oakland After Patriots; Heading To England For Dolphins Game

  Oakland Raiders vs. New England Patriots Game Preview #1 (NFL.com)

Oakland Raiders vs. New England Patriots Game Preview #2 (Raiders.com)

Raiders’ Matt Schaub out Sunday(ESPN)…The team issued a release Saturday saying Schaub won’t play. League sources told ESPN’s Ed Werder that Schaub’s wife, Laurie, had an emergency C-section to deliver the couple’s child, who is several months premature.…

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Unselfish Play, Love, Key To Raiders Winning

Unselfish Play, Love, Key To Raiders Winning

  You hear combat veterans talk about that when everything is said and done regarding the politics of why they are fighting the war they are in; it comes down to fighting for the person on their left and right.

They fight for their ‘brother’ in arms, not for the so-called stated political reasoning that has enemy combatants trying to kill them; but to not let the person down they have endeared…

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Raiders 14 Point Underdogs To New England Patriots — Now 800 to 1 Odds To Make Playoffs — Coach Allen asked if he knows he’s about to be fired — Former Raiders Say Hue Jackson’s Firing Reason For Lack Of Wins Past Two Seasons — Rookie QB Derek Carr Believes Unselfish Play Will Turn Things Around — Twelve Hall of Fame candidates for 2015 induction have worn Silver & Black — Mark Davis Talks Domestic Violence

Raiders 14 Point Underdogs To New England Patriots — Now 800 to 1 Odds To Make Playoffs — Coach Allen asked if he knows he’s about to be fired — Former Raiders Say Hue Jackson’s Firing Reason For Lack Of Wins Past Two Seasons — Rookie QB Derek Carr Believes Unselfish Play Will Turn Things Around — Twelve Hall of Fame candidates for 2015 induction have worn Silver & Black — Mark Davis Talks Domestic Violence

Oakland @ New England Sun, Sept. 21, 1pm ET (ESPN)…(visit website)

RELATED COVERAGE: Preview of Oakland Raiders vs. New England Patriots (NFL.com)

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Las Vegas Odds on NFL Football Teams to Make the Playoffs  (Las Vegas Sports Betting)…Odds on NFL Football Teams to Make the Playoffs according to Bovada Sportsbook as of July 09, 2014. (visit website)

Will Oakland Raiders Make the Playoffs? Yes +800

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Curse of Chucky Continues for Raiders… But Finally, Some Answers

Curse of Chucky Continues for Raiders… But Finally, Some Answers

  One thing about the Raiders, they never let you down.

Here is how our cycle goes:

During the off-season, our free agent acquisitions and top draft picks always gives the Raider Nation hope that this year will be different than the last.  For example, JaMarcus Russell.

During preseason we are told the changes needed can be made before the start of the regular season.  For example, just after…

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Raiders “All In” to losing; Humiliated In Home Opener Against Texans — Media Asks, "Why Should Mark Davis Keep Coach Allen Until End Of Season?" — New Raiders Struggle To Embrace Losing In Oakland — 2015 Top Draft Selection Chatter Begins For The Expected NFL Basement Teams

Raiders “All In” to losing; Humiliated In Home Opener Against Texans — Media Asks, “Why Should Mark Davis Keep Coach Allen Until End Of Season?” — New Raiders Struggle To Embrace Losing In Oakland — 2015 Top Draft Selection Chatter Begins For The Expected NFL Basement Teams

  Final: Texans 30, Raiders 14 (Box Score on Raiders.com) Video Highlights (NFL Network)

Raiders Thoroughly Outplayed By Houston Texans  (by Jerry McDonald, Bay Area News Network)…The Houston Texans pretty much did as they pleased on offense and came up with four turnovers on defense in a 30-7 win over the Raiders Sunday at O.co Coliseum. Any hopes the sellout home crowd had of seeing their team…

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Texans Look to Rattle Rookie QB Derek Carr For Raiders Home Opener — Texans eager to face Raiders 'Ninja Assassin' Smith — Punter Shane Lechler And The Doctor In The Gorilla Mask — Raiders Have Cheapest Starting Offense In NFL

Texans Look to Rattle Rookie QB Derek Carr For Raiders Home Opener — Texans eager to face Raiders ‘Ninja Assassin’ Smith — Punter Shane Lechler And The Doctor In The Gorilla Mask — Raiders Have Cheapest Starting Offense In NFL

Rattling rookie Carr likely plan of attack for Texans’ defense  (by Brian Smith, Houston Chronicle)…Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus will search for clues that trigger instant in-game decisions. Texans coach Bill O’Brien will review Week 1 game tape, preseason film and briefly look back at college tendencies. (read more)

Texans nose tackle Jerrell Powe will simply power away, turning to…

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Coach Allen Appears Depressed At Presser After Raiders 9TH Straight Regular Season Loss — What The Raiders Need To Do In Week 2 Against Texans

Coach Allen Appears Depressed At Presser After Raiders 9TH Straight Regular Season Loss — What The Raiders Need To Do In Week 2 Against Texans

Video Highlights of Jets 19-14 win over Raiders (NFL Network) Box Score (Raider.com)

Report card: Raiders come up short in all areas in season-opening road loss to Jets  (by Jerry McDonald, Bay Area News Group)…How the Raiders graded out in a 19-14 season-opening loss to the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium:

Rushing Offense: A 12-yard run by Maurice Jones-Drew on the final drive put him in the…

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Raiders In New Jersey Practicing & Hydrating — Raiders Forced To Wear Black Jerseys So Jets Can Stay Cooler Wearing Their White Uniforms — Raiders vs Jets Game Preview Is Out — Raiders 5 Point Underdogs — NFL Reviewing Jets WR’s Domestic Violence Arrest — Ex-Raiderettes to get $1.25 million

Raiders In New Jersey Practicing & Hydrating — Raiders Forced To Wear Black Jerseys So Jets Can Stay Cooler Wearing Their White Uniforms — Raiders vs Jets Game Preview Is Out — Raiders 5 Point Underdogs — NFL Reviewing Jets WR’s Domestic Violence Arrest — Ex-Raiderettes to get $1.25 million

Coach Allen Talks Friday Practice, Jets  (Raiders.com)…“The injury report today: David Ausberry was full; he’s probable. Chimdi Chekwa did not practice; he’s out. ‘Sea-Bass,’ [Sebastian Janikowski] he was full; he’s probable. Taiwan Jones was full; he’s probable. Nick Roach was limited in practice; he’s questionable. Matt Schaub was full; he’s probable. Menelik Watson was full; he’s probable.…

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Raiders Matt Schaub Talks; Defines New Role As #2 QB On Depth Chart — Derek Carr Says Schaub Is Legit In Helping Him Develop — Coach Allen Explains Decision To Arrive In New York Early — Raiders Draft Class In Position To Make Immediate Impact — ESPN Ranks Raiders Last In NFL Team Power Rankings

Raiders Matt Schaub Talks; Defines New Role As #2 QB On Depth Chart — Derek Carr Says Schaub Is Legit In Helping Him Develop — Coach Allen Explains Decision To Arrive In New York Early — Raiders Draft Class In Position To Make Immediate Impact — ESPN Ranks Raiders Last In NFL Team Power Rankings

  The Raiders were back at practice Tuesday at their Alameda facility as they prepare to kick off the 2014 regular season in just under a week. After missing the preseason with a knee injury, CB Taiwan Jones returned to practice on Tuesday, and Head Coach Dennis Allen expects the special teams ace to be ready for the match-up with the Jets on Sunday.

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Matt Schaub Discusses Derek Carr Decision(…

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Raiders Coach Allen Discusses Decision To Start QB Derek Carr Week 1 — Schaub Disappointed — Rookie Offensive Lineman Gabe Jackson Also Expected To Start Against Jets — Tight End Ausberry Returns — Practice Squad Announced With Signing Of Corner Back Cut By Patriots

Raiders Coach Allen Discusses Decision To Start QB Derek Carr Week 1 — Schaub Disappointed — Rookie Offensive Lineman Gabe Jackson Also Expected To Start Against Jets — Tight End Ausberry Returns — Practice Squad Announced With Signing Of Corner Back Cut By Patriots

  Coach Allen Monday Press Conference  (Raiders.com)…“Alright guys, obviously excited about opening up the season. We’ve got a tough challenge going on the road to New York against a good football team. Just watching their football team, I think they’re improved offensively. The quarterback, obviously, I thought he played very well in the preseason. They’ve added some weapons, they can really run…

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Raiders Claim Defensive End Cut By Seahawks; Release Burnett — Players Cut By Raiders Claimed by Dolphins & Cowboys — Practice Squad To Be Announced Monday — Raiders Have NFL's Oldest Roster

Raiders Claim Defensive End Cut By Seahawks; Release Burnett — Players Cut By Raiders Claimed by Dolphins & Cowboys — Practice Squad To Be Announced Monday — Raiders Have NFL’s Oldest Roster

  Raiders Claim DE Benson Mayowa  (Raiders.com)…The Oakland Raiders have claimed DE Benson Mayowa via waivers from the Seattle Seahawks, General Manager Reggie McKenzie announced Sunday. To make room on the roster, the Raiders have waived/injured LB Kaelin Burnett. (view press release)

Mayowa was originally signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in May 2013. He played in the…

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Raiders Keep All 2014 Draft Picks As 53-man Roster Announced — Notable Cuts: RB Atkinson, WR Little, DE Crawford — Predicting Raiders Practice Squad — Week By Week Look At Raiders Schedule

Raiders Keep All 2014 Draft Picks As 53-man Roster Announced — Notable Cuts: RB Atkinson, WR Little, DE Crawford — Predicting Raiders Practice Squad — Week By Week Look At Raiders Schedule

  Oakland Raiders cut-down analysis  (by Bill Williamson, ESPN)…Most significant moves: Safety Brandian Ross was a surprise cut. He started 13 games the past season, and he had 75 tackles. The Oakland Raiders re-signed him in May. He was expected to be a key backup this year. The Ross cut meant seventh-round pick Jonathan Dowling (acquired with the pick acquired in the Terrelle Pryor trade) made…

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Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll on 41-31 Loss To Raiders, “They Tore Us Up” — Raiders Begin Releasing Players To Make 53 Man Roster By Tomorrow @1 p.m. PDT — Cut Players Taking To Social Media Already — D.A. Says He Expects To Know Starting QB For Season Opener On Monday — Pryor Released By Seahawks

Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll on 41-31 Loss To Raiders, “They Tore Us Up” — Raiders Begin Releasing Players To Make 53 Man Roster By Tomorrow @1 p.m. PDT — Cut Players Taking To Social Media Already — D.A. Says He Expects To Know Starting QB For Season Opener On Monday — Pryor Released By Seahawks

  Quotes from Seattle coach Pete Carroll following preseason loss at Oakland  (Seattle Times)…Here’s all that Seahawks coach Pete Carroll had to say after the 41-31 preseason finale loss to the Raiders tonight:

QUESTION: What did you think of Derek Carr’s performance? SEATTLE COACH PETE CARROLL: “Gosh he was really good. I thought the Raiders played great tonight. Jeeze, they tore us up in every…

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Raiders Play Former Division Rival Seahawks, Now Super Champs, 7 p.m. PDT Today — Final Preseason Game Trailer is Out — Rookie QB Carr To Start For Raiders — Roster Cut to 75 Players — Raiders Again Ranked Last In ESPN Poll, This Time For Head Coach

Raiders Play Former Division Rival Seahawks, Now Super Champs, 7 p.m. PDT Today — Final Preseason Game Trailer is Out — Rookie QB Carr To Start For Raiders — Roster Cut to 75 Players — Raiders Again Ranked Last In ESPN Poll, This Time For Head Coach

  The Oakland Raiders will wrap up their preseason slate this week as they return home to face the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 7:00 p.m. PT. This marks the ninth consecutive season that the Raiders will face the Seahawks in their final preseason contest, and first time since 2010 that Oakland has hosted that final game. The Raiders enter Thursday’s…

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