What a whirlwind of an offseason this has been so far! It started prior to the end of the Raiders last game of 2007 and the winds of change have continued to 'dust up' many negative insights about the Oakland Raiders as an organization. In fact, many would wonder, with all of the stories written   more...
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The camp battles series continues here at TFDS, as we move on to the defensive ends. This is a position where depth is essential, and earlier in the offseason there was a dearth of depth in this position. The Raiders have added bodies, but the question is whether or not they will be able to rush   more...
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There are still around two dozen quality players from the defensive side of the ball that remain on the free agent market.Defensive TackleAlbert Haynesworth (franchise player)Rod ColemanDarwin WalkerLarry TripplettAnthony McFarlandGrady JacksonBryan RobinsonEllis WymsKeith TraylorJames ReedWilliam   more...
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One thing is certain, the Oakland Raiders have not been very good for a while. Every year since they lost the Super Bowl, there have been false prophecies about the following season and false promises from players, coaches, and Raiders personnel. For the most vocal and die hard Raiders fan, they've   more...
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Friday's FIO weekly fantasy football columns deals with those leagues that implement Individual Defensive Players (IDP) - co-founder & editor Matt Hinzpeter discusses some of the key defensive players to keep an eye on in Week 16. Check this article each and every week on Fridays.
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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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Let's be honest: the Buccaneers' defensive line was less than stellar this season. As the year went on, the pressure came on a bit heavier, but nonetheless, the team will undoubtedly address this weakness during the off-season. First, the current roster must be evaluated and decided on. The two   more...
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Often times high draft choices are expected to instantly step into the starting lineup and contribute. Such is the case for fourth overall selection Gaines Adams. Highly touted for his athleticism, speed, and deadly pass-rushing abilities, Adams appeared to be just the player that the Buccaneers   more...
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The Oakland Raiders have made a press release on their site reporting that they've signed Greg Spires formerly of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Raider Nation may remember him as one of the two heralded defensive ends from Super Bowl XXXVII, or 37.
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It's official: the Gaines Adams/Greg White era has begun. The Buccaneers cut loose some more old baggage this week by releasing veteran defensive ends Kevin Carter and Greg Spires. Carter, who was picked up via free agency before the 2007 season, was brought in by the Buccaneers to give the   more...
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