From my series of season previews I wrote about a month ago, this one concerns Michael Vick and the Atlanta Falcons. I break down his improvement as well as factoring in the new additions for the team on offense and defense.
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Looks like the patriots may not rely on the draft to fill remaining LB needs. They are reportedly talking with Falcons castoff and former raven ILB Edgerton Hartwell...
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Last year's Oakland Raiders were a team handicapped by a below average passing game and a porous run defense. New to TFDS in our ongoing Thought's from a Reader's Side segment, Jeff Little breaks down the unit that the Raiders and Raider Nation hope is the most improved part of the team in 2008,   more...
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As the camp battles series winds its way through the defense, we come to the linebackers. The Raiders have two 'backers who are knocking at the door of the Pro Bowl in Thomas Howard and Kirk Morrison. They form a dynamic duo and have become both fan favorites and top notch players. They combined   more...
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So now we wait. Friday can't come soon enough for the Raider Nation to get its first glimpse of their 2008 Oakland Raiders, 'glimpse' being the operative word. The first preseason game is not a game for fans to get good long looks at most of the players that will be starting on opening day, but   more...
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For the first time in many years, the Oakland Raiders held a joint practice with another team. (No, contrary to the reputation of the Raiders and the Raider Nation, they didn't practice IN the joint.) The Raiders and the 49ers held two practice sessions so they could get some work with an actual   more...
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