Oakland Raiders
05-17-2014, 03:34 PM
#1182
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Maybe they might get a player or two that will make the 53 man roster.
05-23-2014, 05:01 PM
#1184
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06-09-2014, 05:17 PM
#1187
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DJ Hayden Hurt Again
Raiders' DJ Hayden could be out until training camp
ALAMEDA -- Cornerback DJ Hayden missed another practice Monday, and it's conceivable that his right ankle injury won't be healed well enough for him to return until training camp starts.
"It's hard to tell," Raiders coach Dennis Allen said. "Initially I was hopeful of (a quick return). Hopefully we'll have him out here, because he needs the work."
Hayden missed most of last season's offseason workouts while he recovered from a surgery late in his final collegiate season and a follow-up surgery in late May.
He also wasn't permitted to participate in contact drills in the early days of training camp. A groin injury limited Hayden to eight regular-season games.
Hayden, Oakland's 2013 first-round draft pick, appeared well on his way to competing for a starting spot before he hurt his ankle in a practice late last month.
He even joked about how excited he was about making it through the first organized team activity without any setbacks and limitations.
Now he's limited to watching from the sidelines as his teammates gear up for the start of training camp in late July.
The Raiders lost both their starting cornerbacks from last season -- Mike Jenkins and Tracy Porter -- to free agency. They signed veterans Carlos Rogers and Tarell Brown as potential replacements.
Ideally, the Raiders want Brown and Hayden as the starters, with Rogers playing inside against slot receivers in the nickel package.
As Allen said, Hayden needs plenty of on-field work to fulfill his part of the equation.
Fortunately for the Raiders and Hayden, there's still enough time for Hayden to earn a starting job.
Other Raiders unable to practice at full strength Monday were wide receiver James Jones (hamstring) and backup guard Lucas Nix.
Defensive end Justin Tuck, linebacker Kevin Burnett and defensive lineman Anthony Smith did not attend practice.
ALAMEDA -- Cornerback DJ Hayden missed another practice Monday, and it's conceivable that his right ankle injury won't be healed well enough for him to return until training camp starts.
"It's hard to tell," Raiders coach Dennis Allen said. "Initially I was hopeful of (a quick return). Hopefully we'll have him out here, because he needs the work."
Hayden missed most of last season's offseason workouts while he recovered from a surgery late in his final collegiate season and a follow-up surgery in late May.
He also wasn't permitted to participate in contact drills in the early days of training camp. A groin injury limited Hayden to eight regular-season games.
Hayden, Oakland's 2013 first-round draft pick, appeared well on his way to competing for a starting spot before he hurt his ankle in a practice late last month.
He even joked about how excited he was about making it through the first organized team activity without any setbacks and limitations.
Now he's limited to watching from the sidelines as his teammates gear up for the start of training camp in late July.
The Raiders lost both their starting cornerbacks from last season -- Mike Jenkins and Tracy Porter -- to free agency. They signed veterans Carlos Rogers and Tarell Brown as potential replacements.
Ideally, the Raiders want Brown and Hayden as the starters, with Rogers playing inside against slot receivers in the nickel package.
As Allen said, Hayden needs plenty of on-field work to fulfill his part of the equation.
Fortunately for the Raiders and Hayden, there's still enough time for Hayden to earn a starting job.
Other Raiders unable to practice at full strength Monday were wide receiver James Jones (hamstring) and backup guard Lucas Nix.
Defensive end Justin Tuck, linebacker Kevin Burnett and defensive lineman Anthony Smith did not attend practice.
06-26-2014, 05:45 PM
#1188
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Coliseum
Things have spiced up for the Oakland Raiders regarding the Coliseum in Oakland. The Oakland A’s have announced that they plan to sign a 10-year lease at the stadium that they share with the Raiders.
As reported on Thursday, things could look bad for the Raiders as the A’s plan to stay there for another 10 years. This would include the A’s staying if there is a possibility of rebuilding a new stadium.
Raiders Owner Mark Davis has been wanting to have a stadium for his team and not share it with anyone. Davis was hoping that the city of Oakland might give him what he wanted, but, with the news of the A’s staying longer at the Coliseum even if there is a chance to rebuild a new stadium, Davis might hit the road with his football team.
Currently, the Raiders share the Coliseum with the A’s, forcing the Raiders to play on a field with a baseball diamond of dirt in September, which is the end of regular baseball season. Sometimes, the Raiders have to play in the dirt longer, especially when the A’s make MLB playoffs.
The news of the 10-year lease brings up the many problems for the Oakland Raiders. See, the Raiders have a one-year contract riding with the Coliseum. This complicates things in Oakland as nothing has been planned or proposed for the Raiders.
This could mean that Mark Davis will finally have enough and take his team elsewhere. Many speculate that Los Angeles is the place, since LA has been wanting a team for many years. Plus, the Raiders have a huge fanbase in LA already.
The other option is Portland, OR. However, Portland might not have the football market that LA can provide. Portland has plenty of room for a stadium, but will it bring the fanbase and the money that LA could?
Anyway, the Oakland Raiders will have another issue to think about this season besides rebuilding a team. Hopefully, things will work out for the Silver and Black. Hopefully, the Raiders will remain in their city, which is Oakland. If not, Los Angeles would be more than happy to have them back.
As reported on Thursday, things could look bad for the Raiders as the A’s plan to stay there for another 10 years. This would include the A’s staying if there is a possibility of rebuilding a new stadium.
Raiders Owner Mark Davis has been wanting to have a stadium for his team and not share it with anyone. Davis was hoping that the city of Oakland might give him what he wanted, but, with the news of the A’s staying longer at the Coliseum even if there is a chance to rebuild a new stadium, Davis might hit the road with his football team.
Currently, the Raiders share the Coliseum with the A’s, forcing the Raiders to play on a field with a baseball diamond of dirt in September, which is the end of regular baseball season. Sometimes, the Raiders have to play in the dirt longer, especially when the A’s make MLB playoffs.
The news of the 10-year lease brings up the many problems for the Oakland Raiders. See, the Raiders have a one-year contract riding with the Coliseum. This complicates things in Oakland as nothing has been planned or proposed for the Raiders.
This could mean that Mark Davis will finally have enough and take his team elsewhere. Many speculate that Los Angeles is the place, since LA has been wanting a team for many years. Plus, the Raiders have a huge fanbase in LA already.
The other option is Portland, OR. However, Portland might not have the football market that LA can provide. Portland has plenty of room for a stadium, but will it bring the fanbase and the money that LA could?
Anyway, the Oakland Raiders will have another issue to think about this season besides rebuilding a team. Hopefully, things will work out for the Silver and Black. Hopefully, the Raiders will remain in their city, which is Oakland. If not, Los Angeles would be more than happy to have them back.
07-09-2014, 06:00 PM
#1189
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Raiders PreSeason less than a month away
1 Fri, Aug 8 @ Minnesota
2 Fri, Aug 15 vs Detroit
3 Fri, Aug 22 @ Green Bay
4 Thu, Aug 28 vs Seattle
2 Fri, Aug 15 vs Detroit
3 Fri, Aug 22 @ Green Bay
4 Thu, Aug 28 vs Seattle
07-30-2014, 06:17 PM
#1192
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08-03-2014, 10:56 PM
#1195
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I thought he made it a long time ago. If a punter gets in the HOF he would have to be the one.
I was happy to see Derrick Brooks get in the Hall as well. An underated player didn`t get the press Ray Lewis got but he was just as good on the outside as Ray was inside.
That Tampa Bay defense was the best defense of that era and he was a big reason why.
I was happy to see Derrick Brooks get in the Hall as well. An underated player didn`t get the press Ray Lewis got but he was just as good on the outside as Ray was inside.
That Tampa Bay defense was the best defense of that era and he was a big reason why.
Last edited by ETM; 08-03-2014 at 10:58 PM.
08-06-2014, 05:33 PM
#1198
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08-08-2014, 01:50 PM
#1199
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2014 Season Begins
It's start tonight, lets see what we have. Something to get excited about or stick our heads in the mud, lol. I know only preseason. Go Raiders !!!